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Dr. Shinya Unai, MD

Dr. Shinya Unai, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Shinya Unai, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Cleveland, OH and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Unai has extensive experience in Cardiac Surgical Procedures and Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection. He graduated from SHIATSU ACADEMY OF TOKYO in 2005. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus & Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital

9500 Euclid Ave Ste R Cleveland, OH 44195
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(888) 319-1153

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Unai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Unai

4.6

10 ratings, 7 with a written review
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 20, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Do not recommend – Sep 04, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Grateful – Aug 29, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bgreer – Jun 22, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nick Loparo – Sep 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dr Unai – Jun 18, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 29, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

About Dr. Unai: ``I became a heart surgeon because I wanted to help people. Many of our patients are incredibly sick, but it is a true privilege to be able to make a positive impact on their lives using the skills that I learned f

biography

Shinya Unai, MD, is a surgeon in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Specialty Interests: Adult...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Shiatsu Academy Of Tokyo

    Medical School, 2005
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Locations

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus & Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital

Cleveland Clinic -Cardiac9500 Euclid Ave Ste R Cleveland, OH 44195
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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