Miralem Pasic, MD, PhD
Cardiac Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
- German
- Croatian
- Serbian
- Bosnian
- Macedonian
Gender
MaleAbout
Biography
Miralem Pasic, MD, PhD, is a Staff Surgeon in the Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery in the Cleveland Clinic and a Visiting Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. I am a European board-certified general, vascular, and cardiothoracic surgeon.
Specialty Interests: Adult cardiac surgery, valve repair or replacement, surgery for thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection, coronary artery bypass, minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB, cardiac surgery for Marfan’s and other connective tissue disorders, cardiac tumors, endocarditis.
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 & Board Certifications
Education
- Medical Education: Medizinische Fakultät Charite - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (The Medical Faculty - Charite - Univers, 2014
- Medical Education: The Berliner Regional office Healthcare and Sociales Issues, Berlin (Landesamt für Gesundheit und So, 2003
- Medical Education: The Senate Administration for Science and Research, Berlin, Germany (Senatsverwaltung für Wissenshaf, 1995
- Fellowship: University Hospital Zürich, University of Zurich, Switzerland, 1994
- Graduate School: School of Medicine, University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, former Yugoslavia (Medicinski Fakul, 1990
- Fellowship: University Hospital Center Rebro Zagreb, University of Zagreb, Croatia, former Yugoslavia, 1989
- Fellowship: University Clinical Center Tuzla (former: University Medical Center Tuzla), University of Tuzla, 1989
- Fellowship: University Center Ulm, University of Ulm, Germany (Universitätsklinikum Ulm), 1989
- Fellowship: University Clinical Center Tuzla (former: University Medical Center Tuzla), University of Tuzla, 1988
- Residency: University Clinical Center Tuzla (former: University Medical Center Tuzla), University of Tuzla, 1986
- Graduate School: School of Medicine, University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, former Yugoslavia (Medicinski Fakul, 1985
- Internship: Military Medical Academy Belgrade, Serbia, former Yugoslavia (Vojnomedicinska Akademija Belgrade), 1982
- Internship: University Clinical Center Tuzla (former: University Medical Center Tuzla), University of Tuzla, 1981
- Medical Education: School of Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, former Yugoslavia (Med, 1980
Research & Publications
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As of 2026-04-27, Dr. Pasic has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Insurances Accepted
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
30 Ratings, 6 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 9/28/2026
Amazing doctors and nurses; very professional and caring; attended very well to patient''s needs. Dr. Pasic is the star doctor who cared for the whole patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2026
Cleveland hospital was the best I''ve ever been in. Doctors and staff go out of their way to help in every way they can. Very efficient & caring!! The best of the best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2026
Dr Pasic was collaborative and shared information with me. He was empathetic during a very stressful time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
The step down room was quiet and clean which was wonderful for recovery. Surgeon (Dr. Pasic) visited daily and answered questions. Nurse Heather R and PCNA Becky were exceptionally caring and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Dr. Pisac was very helpful in every way when we talked to him about my medical issues. He provided all the time necessary to explain all that we asked as a patient and family members.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
This was life saving care. All doctors and medical professionals were thorough in there evaluation of my treatment plan I felt very well cared for.