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MaleAbout Pavan Bhat
Biography
Pavan Bhat, MD, FACC, is a heart failure specialist in the Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplantation Section of the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at Main Campus.
Specialty Interests: Advanced heart failure, heart transplant, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), cardiac amyloidosis, cardiac sarcoidosis and nuclear medicine PET/SPECT imaging, cardiomyopathy, right heart catheterization, endomyocardial biopsy
Experience: Physicians in the Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute annually perform more than 100,000 diagnostic imaging studies, including echocardiograms, electrocardiograms and stress testing. Since coming to Cleveland Clinic as a cardiovascular medicine fellow in 2016, Dr. Bhat has evaluated several thousand patients with advanced heart failure.
Dr. Bhat is board certified in internal medicine, echocardiography, cardiovascular disease and nuclear cardiology and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Success Rates: Success rates for specific procedures at Cleveland Clinic are available at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/outcomes-stats.
Education: Dr. Bhat earned his Doctor of Medicine from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, and completed his internal medicine residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He was selected and served as chief medical resident at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He came to Cleveland Clinic as a cardiovascular medicine fellow in 2016 and completed his subspecialty training here as the chief fellow in advanced heart failure and transplantation.
Dr. Bhat was named to the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2020 on completion of his heart failure and transplant fellowship.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Bhat has been participating in clinical research on heart failure since his residency. He currently is involved in two research studies: an analysis of the factors that predict recovery of heart function in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and an analysis of mortality, exercise capacity and gender as related to different exercise stress test protocols. He has coauthored scientific papers published in peer-reviewed medical journals and four book chapters related to heart failure. Dr. Bhat has presented his research at national cardiology meetings including HFSA and ACC.
About Dr. Bhat: “I consider it a privilege to serve patients with advanced heart failure. Heart failure can be a discouraging diagnosis for so many patients and is associated with a stigma in society. I believe we can offer many patients the chance for heart recovery and offer them hope they otherwise would not have. Every day I spend with my patients is exciting, and the opportunity to help them is what gets me out of bed every morning.”
Leisure Activities: Dr. Bhat enjoys hiking, cooking and travel.
Locations
- Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2020
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2019
- Residency: Barnes Jewish Hospital, 2015
- Medical Education: Washington University School of Medicine, 2012
- Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis, 2008
Board Certifications
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
- Nuclear Cardiology: Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, 2020
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-04-07, Dr. Bhat has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
274 ratings, 45 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 4/6/2026
Dr Bhat was very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
My wife attended the appointment with me and Dr Bhat answered all of her questions in the same detail he answered mine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
Everyone to the doctors and nurses and anybody else in the operating room they did an excellent job. And they played kiss for me.!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
Good experience, very kind and professional doctor, nurses and staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Very prompt response from Dr. Bhat, personally on a question germane to our visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Missed appointment and thought it was the next day. Doctor took him the next day. Took time needed during appointment and didn''t make you feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
I think Dr Bhat is just terrific! He listens, he explains very, very well. His knowledge of his heart failure field comprehensive. He is both enthusiastic and compassionate. He is a credit to the number 1 heart hospital in America.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr. Bhat makes me feel as I am his only concern during our appointment time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr Bhat is my hero!! He really listened to me on my previous visits and put forth the effort of ordering to tests to truly be able to diagnose my condition and started me on my path to feeling soon much better, I am so grateful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr Bhat is an exceptional professional with the highest level of caring for his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr baht is absolutely the best. I feel like can talk with y h and always feel that we make progress
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
The experience with all Doctors, Nurses and practitioners were very good. Even though it may have taken a little longer at one particular procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
The doctor that attended to me was very knowledgeable, kind, respectful and highly efficient. I will without a doubt recommend him to others. Great job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr. Pavan Bhat is the MOST thorough physician I have ever had. He comes into our appointment prepared and has thought through all my questions as well as those I put on the portal. He always presents multiple options and listens to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Bhat has exceptionally good patient skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Very nice Dr and seemed concerned and was helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Bhat went above and beyond our expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Bhat has a friendly demeanor and explains options for treatment clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. Was a second opinion from my previous CC doctor. He asked probing questions to better serve my needs. I'm very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Doctor what is a very thoughtful doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
We were impressed with the facility and staff. Dr Bhat and staff were awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr is very humble by not giving himself credit for my improved health In fact he is because he provided the medicine that increased my heart strength.I
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr baht is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
I'm very comfortable with Dr Bhat. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
He's a very caring and smart Doctor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr Bhat very easy to talk to and explains issues clearly and simply
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr. Baht is always very accommodating during my virtual appointment. He is an excellent physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr Bhat is very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr Bhat is the best! He has given me hope because he really listens to me and made the appointment with Dr Fahra and now with the two of them working together I am beginning to have better quality in life. I am so very grateful to Sr Bhat.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Success is all in the preparations by Dr. And patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr. Pavan Bhat is an outstanding heart failure physician. He is fiercely intelligent but in a most unassuming way. I consider his medical opinion regarding my health to be definitive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr Bhat is an excellent, caring physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr Bhat was the most impressive doctor I have interacted with in my 74 years of life! He is exemplary!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr. Bhat listened attentively to my concerns and considered many different avenues of approach to address what may be underlying causes of my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Appreciate Dr. Bhat speaking with me after the procedure. Super cardiology staff, fellow and other support staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Dr. Bhat is a model of excellent, patient focused care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Very caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr. Bhat is excellent! He is a good listener and explained things in an understandable manner. He is knowledgeable and an asset to Cleveland Clinic Heart Failure department. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr.Bhat is an exceptional doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr. Bhat is an excellent listener who answers all questions!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr. Bhat is an exceptional doctor, and gives you the confidence of being in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
The doctor was great to wok with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Excellent Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr Bhat was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr baht outststanding