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FemaleAbout Donna Kimmaliardjuk
Biography
Biography
Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, FRCSC, is a staff cardiac surgeon in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. She sees patients and performs surgery at Main Campus.
Specialty Interests: Off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting, multi- and all-arterial coronary artery bypass grafting, anaortic coronary artery bypass grafting, minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting
Experience and Outcomes: Cleveland Clinic performs more than 5,000 heart surgeries each year. All Cleveland Clinic cardiac surgeons complete between 300-400 cardiac cases per year. As one of the nation's highest-volume cardiac surgical centers, Cleveland Clinic treats highly complex and critically ill patients, performing procedures that only a handful of surgeons across the country can do. View success rates and outcomes HERE
Learn more about the Cardiovascular Surgery Department HERE.
Education: Dr. Kimmaliardjuk is a graduate of the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She completed a cardiac surgery residency at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, followed by an advanced cardiac surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.
Prior to joining the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in Cleveland in 2023, she was a cardiac surgeon at Eastern Health, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Kimmaliardjuk has been involved in clinical research for more than 10 years. She has coauthored research papers published in leading cardiology and cardiac surgery journals, including several papers on cardiovascular care and outcomes in indigenous people in Canada, one of her primary research interests. She also has contributed to cardiology and cardiac surgery textbook chapters and served as a manuscript reviewer for Understanding First Nations’ Women’s Heart Health, a project of Canada’s National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health.
Dr. Kimmaliardjuk is a frequent speaker and panelist at professional meetings, including the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress and Canadian Cardiovascular Society. Her special interest and expertise are in the health and advancement of Indigenous people, particularly Indigenous women.
About Dr. Kimmaliardjuk: “I love cardiac surgery because I find it incredibly gratifying to help people, to improve their quality of life and even save their life. I love operating, but I also love connecting with people. I consider it a privilege to be able to have such an impact on people’s lives.”
Leisure Activities: In her leisure time, Dr. Kimmaliardjuk can be found on long walks with her husband and dog or at the dog park with them. She enjoys food and wine and trying new cuisines, especially when traveling. Her second passion, other than her work, is fashion.
Videos: To learn more about Dr. Kimmaliardjuk and her expertise, watch her videos HERE or those listed on HeartValveSurgery.com.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2021
- Residency: University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, 2020
- Medical Education: The University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine, 2014
- Undergraduate: Queen's University, 2011
Board Certifications
- Cardiac Surgery: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2020
Professional Highlights
- Recognized by the Canadian House of Commons and Canadian Senate as the first Inuk to become a cardiac surgeon
- Opportunities to meet several Canadian Ministers of Health and the Ministers of Indigenous Services and Crown-Indigenous Relations
- Featured on Canadian national news networks, talk shows and in Canadian magazines
Awards
- 2025 King Charles III Coronation Medal recipient
- 2021 Sones-Favalaro Award, Best International Fellow, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
- 2018 Indspire Award, the highest honor for excellence the Indigenous community confers on its own people, Canada
- Top 10,000 Canadians, Canadian Who’s Who
- 2017 Presented to the Canadian Senate and House of Commons
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada; Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-09-24, Dr. Kimmaliardjuk has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
94 ratings, 8 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
I felt very fortunate to have clean clinic as my healthcare provider. I felt I was given the best care possible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr Kimmaliardjuk is everything you would hope in a surgeon! She is super positive and very energetic! She was a driving factor in making me feel very positive that the outcome of my surgery would end in a very positive way. After surgery she visited me and stated that everything went well and with some recovery time, I can resume my daily activities without restrictions. We are so thankfull for Dr K!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Doctor k was amazing very kind and cared bout what I had going on .. Was like talking to a friend not just a doctor.. She will always have my support
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Just love doctor K she is amazing.. Best doctor and experience ever.. Never anything bad when I come to clinic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Doctor answered all my questions and didn't rush me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr. K was very nice and professional. I felt she cared about my medical condition and wanted to do the best for me. I trust her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Dr. K. Has a great bedside manner, is a good communicator and listener. It was a great visit with her. I received all the information I needed. I totally trust her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Dr. K was so kind and considerate and explained everything very well regarding my options and her recommendations as to my future care at Cleveland Clinic