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MaleAbout Francis Caputo
Biography
Francis J. Caputo, MD, is the Vascular Surgery Director of the Aorta Center, Program Director of the Vascular Surgery Training Programs and staff vascular surgeon in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He is also an Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. He sees patients at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
Special Interests: Complex open and endovascular repair of thoracic, thoracoabdominal and abdominal aortic aneurysms, management of thoracic dissection, endovascular and open repair of failed endografts, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, connective tissue disorders, thoracic outlet syndrome
Experience: Dr. Caputo performs approximately 350 vascular (blood vessel) procedures a year.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic is nationally and internationally renowned for its cardiovascular care. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures at Cleveland Clinic, go to http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx
Education and Training: Dr. Caputo earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey, Newark, NJ, where he also served his surgical residency and two years as a National Institutes of Health research fellow. He completed his fellowship in vascular surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital of Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. where he served as administrative fellow. He joined the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2018.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Caputo has authored or co-authored over 80 publications in leading medical and surgical journals and has contributed chapters to 6 medical textbooks. He serves as the National Chairman for Open AAA module for Vascular Quality Initiative. He is regularly invited to present information about his expertise and research in aortic surgery. He also has presented papers and posters at international and national medical meetings, including the Society for Vascular Surgery and the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery annual meetings.
His research interests included clinical outcomes in aortic surgery particularly the role of regionalized care.
About Dr. Caputo: “I enjoy my specialty because it allows me to develop true, long-lasting relationships with my patients. I am able to help them navigate their disease process and offer them multiple treatment options from medical management to surgical treatment.
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Caputo enjoys spending time with his family, flyfishing, cycling and watching his children participate in sports and showing their dogs.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Residency: Washington University, 2012
- Residency: UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School, 2010
- Medical Education: Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School, 2003
Board Certifications
- Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation: Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement, 2020
- Vascular Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2013
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-03-21, Dr. Caputo has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Donation of Financial Interest. Dr. Caputo has consulted for, received compensation for serving as a fiduciary from, or received royalties from the following companies but instructed them to donate all compensation to not-for-profit causes or to the Cleveland Clinic to support research and education:
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
236 ratings, 35 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 4/8/2026
Dr. Caputo has been straight forward and very informative on my husband''s condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Dr. Caputo is one of the best Surgeons of all time and highly effective in his skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Doctor great. Recovery nursing staff in the evening hours was horrible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Doctor Caputo and his nurse Jane are excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
An excellent visit Dr Caputo and his staff was respectful and wait time was minimal. Dr Caputo showed me the measurement on the aneurysm and really put my mind at ease...big thank you to everyone there!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Outstanding doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Your staff actually make me (likely others as well) feel important and happy to be there. I'm grateful for Dr. Caputo and his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr Caputo saved my life!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Doctor was excellent!!! A pleasure to be treated by him. Very happy Dr. And very knowledgable. So blessed he did my surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Caputo is too notch. He moves along quickly if we have nothing to talk about, which is just fine with me. But I have the sense that if I had something I really did need something (other than annual routine monitoring) he would explain the matter succinctly, without taking down to me, and would answer questions thoroughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Caputo was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Caputo and his resident were awesome. They were caring and answered all our questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Dr frank listened to my concerns and accommodated me when it was possible I thought that was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Nadine was wonderful. Dr. Capito is great!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Dr Caputo is a wonderful person, an excellent surgeon. I adore him and his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
I absolutely brag on my experiences with the clinic in and my doctor and assistants. I have and will continue to recommend the Cleveland Clinic to all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr Caputo and staff were very professional, prompt and courteous. I was very satisfied with how well my case was handled.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Love my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
I love almost everything about Cleveland Clinic and all the care providers I have met there.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Excellent staff staff and Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr Caputo and his nurse practitioner are the best They always take the time to answer my questions and explain them to me They both always make feel comfortable when I go there
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr Caputo was very helpful and explained things very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr. Caputo is the best physician with a caring attitude and heart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr Caputo is the best doctor I have been to!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Very good. Staff and Dr Caputo very compassionate..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Dr. Caputo is BEYOND caring, intelligent, comforting and confident. I would recommend him to anyone, and I would know without a doubt that they'd be in the VERY BEST hands. How Blessed I am to say he's my doctor. He saved my life. And Im confident that he'd do it again if he had to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Doctor caputo treats everyone like family!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr. Caputo and his staff are outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Dr. Made me feel at ease, was concerned about my distance of returning visit,Didn't pressure me, letting me make my mind up if I wanted to go all that way or see a Doctor in Akron that he highly recommends.Considerate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr. Caputo is very special. We are happy to have found him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr.Caputo is excellent in his approach and interests in his patientsThe assistant that performed the altrosound test was excellent!!! You better work hard to keep her. Explanation of test her focus and professionalism was at the highest standards!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Caputo is very personable and easy to talk to. He really cares about patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
I have the utmost faith in Dr. Caputo and his staff and feel like they see me as a family member who they want the best for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
I have recommended The Cleveland Clinic, and Dr. Caputo in particular, to several friends and family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr Caputo is a well versed d kind and patient.