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FemaleAbout Margaret Fuchs
Biography
Margaret Fuchs, MD, is a clinical cardiologist in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. She specializes in adult congenital heart disease and sees patients at Main Campus.
Specialty Interests: Adult congenital heart disease, Turner syndrome, Ebstein anomaly, echocardiography, genetic aortopathies
Experience: Physicians in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine offer the latest medications and interventional heart disease procedures to deliver better heart care outcomes for patients.
Dr. Fuchs is experienced in the medical management of adults with heart defects present at birth to help them optimize their quality of life and reduce their risk of complications. She is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography and pediatrics.
Success Rates: Outcomes and statistics for heart procedures at Cleveland Clinic are available at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/outcomes-stats.
Education: Dr. Fuchs earned her Doctorate of Medicine cum laude from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio. Following her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at The Ohio State University hospitals, she completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and adult congenital heart disease at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
She joined the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2020 after completion of her fellowships.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Fuchs is the lead author on a number of papers on outcomes in adult congenital heart disease patients published in peer-reviewed medical journals, including Journal of the American Heart Association and World Journal of Cardiology and has coauthored two book chapters in her field. She also has presented abstracts and posters on her congenital heart disease research at national medical meetings.
About Dr. Fuchs: "It is my privilege to participate in the care of patients with congenital heart disease. This is a special group of patients who need lifelong follow-up, and I value the opportunity to get to know my patients and their families well.”
Leisure Activities: When she is not working, Dr. Fuchs enjoys hiking, gardening and music.
Locations
- West Valley Medical Building
- 20455 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, OH 44126
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- Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195
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- 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, 2020
- Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, 2018
- Residency: Ohio State University Hospital, 2015
- Medical Education: Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2011
- Undergraduate: Kenyon College, 2007
Board Certifications
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
- Echocardiography: National Board of Echocardiography, 2018
Awards
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-09-24, Dr. Fuchs has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
132 ratings, 22 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 was great and has always been great with me. She contacted after I left to let me know next steps due to had to have testing after my appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Exceptional physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
I scheduled the appointment in September 2025, and the first available appointment was 3/5/26. I thought this was an extraordinary long wait for a heart issue. The appointment day itself was great and we loved Dr Fuchs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Loved Dr Fuchs and her Fellow. Very patient, kind and knowledgeable. Jordan was very comfortable and happy with them as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Fuchsia was excellent. Took the time to answer all my questions and concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Dr. Fuch's is the best - professional, knowledgeable, caring, and responsive. Goes the extra mile in providing quality care always.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr Fuchs is excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
In general, it took a long time to get an appointment with Dr Fuchs, but that is not a reflection on her. She is an excellent doctor and we were very, very pleased with her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr. Fuchs was amazing. For the first time in 10 years she was able to sit down and explain to me in great detail what is going on. She not only looked out for my own health but things to look for in my kids health as well. Amazing Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
We absolutely love Dr. Fuchs! She is very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and understand and very kind! She did not minimize my health concerns and had reviewed my records and was very prepared to discuss my case. She was very professional and conservative with her plan for me going forward! We appreciate her and are very thankful to have her as my doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
She is wonderful! Kind and sensitive!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
We thought Dr. Fuchs was outstanding. We found her expertise very comforting. Not only did she know her area of expertise very well, but she was also able to clearly and carefully explain all issues in an easy-to-understand manner. I complemented her on her explanations and bedside manner. She then follow-up promptly through My Chart, as promised. She did not disregard the patient simply because she was elderly. Dr. Fuchs was very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr Fuchs is a kind, compassionate, professional. Listens to you and really cares!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Exceptional care from Dr Fuchs and Fellow, Seth. So very thankful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr Fuchs is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Excellent use of PA or assistant. Asked appropriate questions. Sought out my concerns and outcomes I wanted to achieve from the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
I really like worked with the Doctor. She was kind, explained things simply, and came up with a course of action.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Dr. Fuchs: Very knowledgeable, thorough, professional and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr. Fuchs was very thorough, listened to everything I had to say and explained everything very carefully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
I only had interaction with the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
I had a wonderful experience with this provider. She was absolutely fantastic. She was caring. She was kind she was professional. She was personal. I was very very pleased with the service that I received from her and her colleagues on this visit. She explained everything in terms that I could understand, And she was very optimistic about my prognosis. She took her time with me and I did not feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
Dr Fuchs was great! She was extremely professional and caring and courteous. She made me feel at ease so that I wasn't nervous. She gave me an excellent prognosis and she explained everything in terms that I could understand . I truly felt that she cared about me as a person and as a patient. I was extremely happy with this visit!