About Dr. Daniel Burns,
Heart Valve Surgeon

"Dr. Burns was very thorough and honest about what to expect. Explained the surgery and possible side effects and answered all questions. Felt comfortable and confident having him perform my surgery."

-- Katie McClain, Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, Median Sternotomy, 01/27/2022

"You won't get better treatment than you will get from Dr. Daniel Burns. His manners and his answers at our pre-operative meeting were complete and reassuring. Dr. Burns favors chordae reconstruction and he was able to perform the valvoplasty and chordae reconstruction as planned. The repair was perfect with no regurgitation. Dr. Burns was there for me after surgery.

The medical team at the Cleveland Clinic contributed grandly to the success of my operation. The clinic is the leader in heart care and the professionals are ready for any contingency. The nurses in the cardio step down unit were pleasant, skilled, and always available. My recovery was typical and I did not have any mettlesome complications. "

-- Thomas Pirko, Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, Robotic Surgery, 06/30/2021

"I traveled from Washington State to Cleveland Clinic (CC) for heart surgery as it is a top heart surgery center both per the Society of Thoracic Surgeons database and US News heart surgery center rankings. Indications at present are my surgery was a total success. Dr. Burns, as my Surgeon, was the key player, but the support he got from the CC surgical center was vital as well.

Prior to surgery a series of tests and medical appointments took place over 2 days, including a meeting with Dr. Burns, to review my condition and his plan for surgery (his specific knowledge of my condition and surgical plan was reassuring). Dr. Burns and a Cleveland Clinic surgical team performed my open heart surgery on 18 March 2021. Dr. Burns visited me several times after surgery, always upbeat and informative. The repaired valve showed no leakage after surgery and I was discharge from the hospital 5 days after surgery.

I may not be typical but, except when I coughed, I had little pain after surgery (I suspect surgical skill of Dr. Burns and his team had something to do with that). Since discharge I’ve been typically walking (slowly & with breaks at first) 45 min or more a day, as recommended. I will start stage 2 cardio rehab in 2 weeks. I feel like I could not have been in better hands."

-- Dale Wark, Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, Median Sternotomy, Maze Procedure, 03/18/2021

"I was recently treated for a bicuspid aortic valve replacement and double bypass at the Cleveland Clinic. Upon first meeting Dr. Daniel Burns it was clear that he is a caring accomplished surgeon that has the respect of his entire team. He not only took the time to evaluate my case and get to know my individual goals for the future, but did so in a compassionate, comprehensive manner.

Although the surgery was extensive, the outcome was exceptional and a full recovery is in process. It was a stellar experience at the Cleveland Clinic due to Dr. Burns and his team. I highly recommend Dr. Daniel Burns!"

-- Mark Simmons, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 09/11/2020

"I found Dr. Burns to be direct and to the point when discussing options. All options were discussed and narrowed down to what was best for me given my condition at the time. Someone in this situation needs sobering truth and I found Dr. Burns' approach both refreshing and needed, before and after procedure.

It was evident from the beginning that Dr. Burns was and is interested in his patients well-being both before and after any procedure."

-- Tom Gerbasi, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 05/15/2020

"Dr. Burns became my cardiac surgeon when I was admitted to Cleveland Clinic for cardiac bypass and valve replacement in October,2019.

I knew I was in good hands after my personal interaction with Dr. Burns and that opinion was reinforced with all the positive feedback from the cardiac clinic staff. His bedside manner was very reassuring and he answered all of my questions.

After my successful surgery, I completed the recommended cardiac rehabilitation program. Now I feel like a new man! My energy level is way up and I am enjoying life to its fullest."

-- John Borkowski, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 10/04/2019