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Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Pei Jun Zhao
Biography
Pei Zhao, MD, MPH, is a heart failure and transplantation medicine specialist in the Section of Regional Cardiovascular Medicine of The Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at Mercy Hospital.
Specialty Interests: Heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, heart transplantation, pulmonary hypertension, general cardiology, preventive cardiology, public health
Experience: Dr. Zhao has specialized expertise in heart failure and transplantation medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic is nationally and internationally
renowned for its cardiovascular care, drawing patients from across the country and around the world. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures at Cleveland Clinic, go to: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/outcomes/358-institute-summary
Education: Dr. Zhao earned his doctorate in medicine from Western University, London, Ontario, Canada, and a master’s in public health from Harvard University, Boston. He completed his residency in cardiology at Western University and a fellowship in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore.
Dr. Zhao joined the Cleveland Clinic medical staff on completion of his fellowship in 2024.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Zhao’s research interests include cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention, particularly related to heart failure and post-transplantation medicine. He is a coauthor on scientific papers in these fields published in leading Canadian and American cardiovascular medicine journals.
About Dr. Zhao: “It is a privilege to care for people with heart conditions. As a cardiologist specializing in heart failure and transplant cardiology, I am passionate about personalized prevention and treatment of heart failure at all stages.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time Dr. Zhao enjoys reading, music and running.
Locations
- Mercy Hospital Medical Office Building
- 1330 Mercy Drive Northwest, Canton, OH 44708
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital, 2024
- Fellowship: Western University-Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, 2023
- Graduate School: Harvard University, 2020
- Residency: Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, 2020
- Medical Education: Western University, 2017
- Undergraduate: University of Toronto, 2013
Board Certifications
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
Awards
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2024-08-15, Dr. Zhao has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Equity Dr. Zhao owns stock or stock options in the following companies for activities as a founder, inventor, discoverer, developer:
- Pixel DX
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
93 ratings, 17 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 3/17/2026
Dr Zhou is an incredible doctor I know he has a lot of patience but he makes me feel like I''m his only patient very good bedside manner incredible person thanks Doc I appreciate it
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
The dr. Was attentive and respectful. He answered all of our questions ad guided us with additional information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Dr. Zhao is an excellent doctor. I like the way he takes his time and is so thorough In explaining everything, Including any questions that I had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Love him he is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr and staff are terrific.Answered all questions and took time to offer advice as needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr Zhao was very nice loved him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr Zhao was awesome loved him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr. Zhao is incredible. He was part of my care team when I was hospitalized. After I discharged I requested him. I highly recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr Zaho was very nice and professional and so was his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr Zhao is a superb cardiologist that took the time to discuss my situation in an easy understandable way and layed out options for me. Dr Sabe said he was an excellent cardiologist and I totally agree. Very lucky to have him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr. Pei Jun Zhao is one of the BEST doctors that I've ever met. He is obviously very knowledgeable about everything that was discussed, and he explained it to me in a way that I understood very well. He observed and discussed other things that ails me, and went out of his way to direct me to the appropriate doctors that I need to help me with my issues. The response was very prompt, and now I am on my way to getting the care that I need to get well. -Thank you, Dr. Zhao for your care, for listening, and for acting on my behalf to help get the care that I need going forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
We really like Dr. Zhao
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Feel so confident in my care with Dr Zhao. Explains things and is thirough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr Zui very understanding that procedure delay necessary for family need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Zhao spent extra time explaining many things to me. I really appreciate his ability to explain things in detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Very caring physician who listens and explains treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
He is very knowledgeable Dr.