MARC GILLINOVMarc Gillinov, MD, is Chair of the Cleveland Clinic Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Since joining Cleveland Clinic in 1997, Dr. Gillinov has become one of the nation's busiest heart surgeons. He specializes in robotic and minimallyinvasive heart valve repair and replacement. His patients range from Academy Award winner Robin Williams to his long-time barber, Vince.
A prolific researcher, Dr. Gillinov has more than 450 scientific publications to his credit and has been instrumental in the development of medical devices and treatments that enhance the care of cardiac patients.
Spurred by patients' questions, Dr. Gillinov extended his efforts to help people achieve heart health by teaming with Cleveland Clinic cardiologist Dr. Steven Nissen to write the myth-busting book, "Heart 411: The Only Heart Guide You Will Ever Need." He also appears on WJW-TV, Fox 8 Cleveland, as "Dr. Marc."
Dr. Gillinov is thrilled and honored to work with the nation's number one heart team (27 years in a row!) to improve the heart health of people from around the country and around the world. Read More Read Less