Ivan Cakulev, MD
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Specialty: Cardiology, Cardiology-Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Primary Location: 531 5th Ave (21 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English, Serbian, Macedonian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Italian
Office Locations
CMC Medical Center (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Mather Ste 1800
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3800
CMC Euclid Medical Center (7 mi.)
18599 Lake Shore Blvd
Ste 300
Euclid, OH 44119
216-383-7842
Biography: Ivan Cakulev, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Medical Director, Non-Cardiac Telemetry, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology - American Board of Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Residency | Electrophysiology
Electrophysiology - University Hospitals Of Cleveland (2002 - 2004)
Fellowship | Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease - Baylor College Of Medicine - Texas Medical Center (1998 - 2002)
Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Cleveland Clinic (1994 - 1998)
Internship
Ss Cyril And Methdius University Skopje (1993 - 1994)
Medical Education
Ss Cyril And Methdius University Skopje (1993)
About
Ivan Cakulev, MD, is an attending clinical cardiac electrophysiologist with University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. He is also an Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Dr. Cakulev is board certified in both cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. He earned his medical degree from Saints Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia. He then completed an internal medicine residency at the Cleveland Clinic before a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Baylor College of Medicine-Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. After, he returned to Cleveland and finished his postdoctoral training with a fellowship in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
Dr. Cakulev has over 20 years of clinical, teaching and research experience related to the diagnosis and treatment of heart arrhythmias, with special expertise in intraoperative mapping and device implantation.
Dr. Cakulev is an active member of the nationally distinguished Heart Rhythm Society, co-founding the society’s History Committee. He is an avid educator and recipient of the Best Teacher award at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Cakulev has provided more than 50 lectures at professional conferences and authored more than 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Additionally, he has been repeatedly recognized as a Best Doctor by Castle Connolly.
Patient Experience Reviews
He had been my electrophysiologist for 12 years. He is excellent.
AS always, the staff was excellent
Saw this provider for a specific problem. It was a good visit.
Dr Cakulev entered the exam room while the nurse was taking vitals and asking routine questions. There was no waiting. The consultation started immediately and with no need to repeat questions or explanations. The doctor led with "Why do you think you are seeing me today?" Communication with the doctor was excellent.
I wanted to call in for an appointment in order to look at my schedule at home. I can't say enough about Dr. Cakulev and his staff. The doctor really listened to me. I was especially impressed, because he had actually read my reports and also took time to look at other reports I brought In. He read them carefully and answered so many questions. I have been trying to get answers and a forward-thinking plan about my condition in other places, He provided what I needed, made a small medication change in the event I have A-Fib again and discussed a medical device that may help me monitor my EKG. All of these suggestions, relieved my mind. He was practical. I left with a practical plan that should be easy to follow. The nursing staff is also efficient and caring. I have been in touch one time since and answers came back from Katherine quickly. This is my second experience at UH, my first being with Dr. ***, a cardiologist. Both experiences reminded me of what health care can be and also included all of the new advancements and technology.
Very good
Overall visit with doctor was good, a definite plus was they scheduled my next visit with the doctor for outpatient surgery. ***
He answered all my questions so I could understand, I didn't feel rushed. ***
The Cardiologist that I saw, Dr. C is the most amazing person, with a wonderful personality and bedside manner. He explained my test results and put my fears at ease. I saw him in *** prior to surgery and he declared me well enough to withstand the major surgical procedure. I saw him and members of his staff while in hospital after a drastic drop in my heart rate. This recent visit was to discuss the results of my wearing a 30 day heart monitor. Dr. C, (sorry, don't want to misspell his name) is just the nicest Dr. I have met in a very long time. I am pleased with the care I received.
Very pleased with DR CAKULEV AND STAFF
Very educated and professional explanation.
This was a home visit through my health plan and the NP was excellent and easy to talk with and helpful
Overall I had a good experience with every one involved.
Great group, very pleased
First class health care provider
It was a great feeling being treated so well by the whole staff.
My first appointment with this provider. I was very pleased with him and his staff.
Good
Excellent team
Dr was excellent. I would recommend him to anyone needing his care
Outstanding physician
Excellent care was provided all the way around!
She always makes sure I have what is needed and is closely monitoring my numbers
Very good help
Very much appreciate everything that is happening in order to provide health care services
The care my provider gives is excellent. He is always courteous and takes an interest in what I have to say. He always asks if I have any questions. He is a wonderful doctor and I have the most confidence in what ever he tells me.
I am very happy with this Dr.'s care. This was my 1st visit with him, it resulted in him scheduling me for a procedure which was completed promptly.
I was very happy with the experience I had during this appointment
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Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Ivan Cakulev disclosed the following Outside Relationships with Industry:
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