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MaleAbout Indiresha Iyer
Title
Section Head, CV Research, HVTI CCAG
Biography
Indiresha Iyer, MD, FACC, FHRS, is a heart rhythm specialist in the Section of Regional Cardiovascular Medicine in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at Akron General Hospital.
Specialty Interests: Physiologic pacing options such as HIS bundle pacing, Risk stratification for Sudden Cardiac death, Defibrillators, Inherited arrhythmias, Atrial fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy and heart failure
Experience: Heart rhythm specialists in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Akron General Hospital offer the latest medications and interventional procedures to deliver better heart care outcomes for patients with atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, Wolff Parkinson White syndrome, flutter and other abnormal heart rhythms.
Dr. Iyer is experienced in preventive cardiology, adult cardiac electrophysiology and heart failure. He has been offering HIS bundle pacing to patients since 2015. Dr Iyer is board certified in Adult Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular medicine and Internal Medicine. He is a Fellow of both the Heart Rhythm Society and the American College of Cardiology.
Success Rates: Outcomes and statistics for specific procedures are available at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx.
Education: Dr. Iyer earned his medical degree from Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, India. He served his internal medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center, New York, and remained there for a critical care fellowship. He completed a cardiovascular medicine fellowship at University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, followed by a fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology at University Hospitals, Cleveland.
Prior to joining the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2020, Dr. Iyer was a staff cardiologist with University Hospitals.
About Dr. Iyer: "I believe in treating patients with kindness. Patients often are scared when they learn they have an electrical problem of their heart. Also, many patients find it difficult to grasp what is different about their heart rhythm. I believe in helping patients understand their condition and in giving them hope. This enables us to jointly create an action plan that provides quality care focused on the best possible outcomes with the lowest possible risk. I love what I do daily, and this makes my work rewarding.”
Leisure Activities: Outside of work Dr. Iyer enjoys walking in the Metroparks, rollerblading, reading and playing board games with his family.
Locations
- Akron General Physician Office Building
- 224 West Exchange Street, Akron, OH 44302
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: University Hospitals of Cleveland, 2011
- Fellowship: University of Illinois Medical Center, 2003
- Fellowship: Albert Einstein Col of Med of Yeshiva University, 2000
- Residency: Albert Einstein Col of Med of Yeshiva University, 1999
- Medical Education: Bangalore Medical College, 1990
Board Certifications
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003
Additional Training
- Certified Cardiac Device Specialist
- Certification in Patient Safety and Health Care Quality
Awards
- 2019 Internal Medicine Faculty Mentor of the year, University Hospitals Regional Hospitals, Cleveland
- 2018-2019 Preceptor of the year, University Hospitals Regional Hospitals, Cleveland
- 2002 Fellow of the Year, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago
- 2000 Fellow of the Year, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, New York
- 1999 Outstanding House Officer in Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, New York
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Research & Publications
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
129 ratings, 4 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 9/10/2025
Dr. Iyer does an amazing job. I am always impressed by his thoroughness as he treats you and evaluate you. The only doctor that dictates his visit summary using a voice app and as he is summarizing the visit he maintains eye contact ensure I understand and agree with everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
My wife and I like our doctor very much. Will come to her again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
I found Dr Iyer to be thorough,knowledgeable and considerate of my concerns and questions.He was friendly and easy to talk with..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Iyer is absolutely outstanding! He is patient, thorough and wants to make sure patients understand their condition. I would recommend him to everyone I know.