Thomas Dresing, MD
Electrophysiology
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Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
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Biography
Thomas Dresing, MD, is a Staff Cardiologist and the Fellowship Director in the Section of Electrophysiology and Pacing, in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. He specializes in cardiac electrophysiology, catheter ablation therapy and cardiac device therapy. Dr. Dresing is certified as Diplomate by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Specialty/Clinical interests: Abnormal heart rhythms, long QT syndrome, sudden cardiac death, ventricular tachycardia, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, biventricular pacemaker, catheter ablation, electrophysiology study, implantable cardioverter defibrillator, pacemaker implant, pulmonary vein isolation ablation, atrial fibrillation, cardiac electrophysiology, catheter ablation therapy, cardiac device therapy
Number of Procedures Performed: Dr. Dresing performs 50 to 100 catheter ablation and 50 to 100 device procedures each year.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic is nationally and internationally
renowned for its cardiovascular care. Success rates for specific procedures are available at: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx
Education and Training: Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Dresing received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., and his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. He completed his residency at the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic in Minneapolis, becoming Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. He received two consecutive fellowships from Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, in cardiology and in cardiac electrophysiology, where he became Chief Fellow. Dr. Dresing received an advanced training clinical fellowship from the North American Society for Pacing and Electrophysiology in 2001-2002.
Prior to his 2006 appointment to Cleveland Clinic as a Staff Cardiologist, Dr. Dresing was an electrophysiologist with a Cleveland-based private practice.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Dresing’s clinical research interests are focused on the use of electrophysiology to treat patients with advanced heart failure, the cause and management of tachyarrhythmias, inherited and idiopathic ventricular tachycardias, and electrocardiography.
He has spoken about his experience and research at numerous medical symposia and conferences, including the American College of Cardiology and the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology. Dr. Dresing has authored and co-authored medical book chapters, journal articles, and abstracts.
About Dr. Dresing: “I find my work to be very satisfying and gratifying. I feel that we have the ability to offer multiple ways to improve people’s quality of life and frequently cure the problems they came to see us about. One of the great things about Cleveland Clinic is that we’re constantly developing new technologies and treatments. This keep us, as physicians, stimulated and interested in what we’re doing and offers patients treatments that aren’t available at other places.”
Leisure time activities: In his spare time, Dr. Dresing enjoys music, skiing, golfing and spending time with his family.
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2002
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2000
- Residency: University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, 1997
- Medical Education: University of Alabama School of Medicine, 1993
- Undergraduate: Dartmouth College, 1987
Board Certifications
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2006
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-09-04, Dr. Dresing has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Dresing receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Hive
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Reviews
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177 Ratings, 34 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 9/25/2026
Dr. Dresing couldn''t have been more thorough! And it was Friday before a long weekend. He and his staff stayed late to facilitate my appointment and subsequent admission.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2026
Dr Dressing was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2026
Dr Dresing explained everything and answered all my questions. He was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2026
Very courteous! Dr. Dresing was very patient with me and painstakingly explained everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2026
Dr. Dresing and his assistant were very well versed coming into the appointment and it was apparent that they reviewed the history prior to my appointment. Very impressive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2026
Dr took the time to listen and explain to issues and explain the characteristics of each medicine prescribed...very understanding with my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2026
Dr. Dresing is an expert in his field. He''s a kind, caring, pleasant person. He''s been my doctor since 2007! I feel fortunate that he is my specialist. He''s give great advice and includes me in decisions. He takes time to answer my questions, review my documents, and address my concerns. He''s the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2026
I think Dr. Dresing is one of the best doctors I have ever had. I trust him completely and feel very comfortable asking questions. He is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, professional, smart, informative and comforting. Thank you for this doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2026
I was told that Dr. Dressing was not available for an appointment until February. I called his office directly, and was able to get an appointment immediately.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2026
Original appointment was canceled by clinic. Could not get one close to original date. Had to wait 3 months past original appointment time requested by dr. Making it 15 months between visits instead of 1 year.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2026
Dr.Dressing always incudes me in all decisions. He has been very careful about any issues with my heart. He never rushes through apppintments. He gives me all his attention!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2026
At ''The Clinic'' you only get the best, Dr Thomas Dresing is the best! Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2026
Great doctor and a good person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2026
We''ve been seeing Dr. Dresing for the last 18 years and he is still as caring as the first day that we had seen him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2026
We''re very lucky that he is our doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2026
Dr Dresing is kind and understanding. He really spent time talking with me. He helped me understand what exactly is going on with my heartache I am so grateful that he is the doctor I ended up with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2026
Dr Dresing was very considerate and explained things in great detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2026
Dr Dressing is the best in all ways concerning my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2026
Already have recommended Dr Dressing to others many times.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2026
The entire staff went overboard trying to accommodate my needs including scheduling, interest in my well being, including professionalism and even finding an item left in the office. Dr Dressing is the best and gave me excellent care for many years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2026
Dr Dresing listened intently and reiterated my concerns in his treatment suggestions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2026
Dr. Dressing was thorough, informative and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2026
Dr. Dresing is the best! He''s been my EP specialist since 2007. I feel so fortunate to be able to benefit from his expertise. He''s very kind and personable, too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2026
I trust Dr. Dresings advice and competence completely
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2026
Always a great experience with Dr Dresing. Very caring physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2026
Dr. Dressing was exceptionally informative and thorough in explaining my problems and the various options for addressing them with both myself and my wife. And he did so with extraordinary patience, never making us feel pressured re: the time required, which is very unusual among my experiences within some other healthcare systems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2026
Dr Dresing is awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2026
Dr Dresing was great. Took the time to explained and made recomendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
Dr. Dresing has always shown great care and I highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Dr. Dressing was attentive, responsive, interested. Everything one would hope for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr Dresing provides thorough compassionate care. He is a stellar provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Dresing is an amazing physician. Everything you could hope for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr Dresing is the BEST!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr. Dressing explained everything in friendly detail.