Jeanne H. Cleveland, MD

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Get to know Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Jeanne H. Cleveland, who serves patients in Missouri. 

As a scientist, and especially a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Cleveland loves details. “I’m passionate about the science of the heart, and I also love getting to know my patients. They are so genuine and wonderful to talk to, and I get to learn the details that make them the unique individuals they are. Details make a difference” she stated. 

At present, she is serving patients at Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery – Mercy Heart Hospital St. Louis & Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery – Patients First Drive in Missouri. The Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery teams in St. Louis and Washington treat the entire spectrum of cardiothoracic disease, including disorders of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and aorta in the chest. Their expertise and experience allows state-of-the-art care for chest problems from the most routine to the most complex. What’s more, they strive to remain on the cutting edge of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, constantly reassessing and updating their techniques and approaches to patient care. 

In addition to being affiliated with Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery – Mercy Heart Hospital St. Louis & Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery – Patients First Drive, Dr. Cleveland’s Mercy affiliations also include Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Mercy Hospital Jefferson, and Mercy Hospital South. 

She is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge. Likewise, she is board-certified in thoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS). The ABTS is an American surgical organization devoted to surgery of the chest.

After earning her medical degree from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Dr. Cleveland went on to complete her residency in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the University of Utah Medical Center, followed by her fellowship in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the University of Utah Hospital.

Cardiothoracic surgery (also known as thoracic surgery) is the field of medicine involved in surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax (the chest). Cardiothoracic surgeons, like Dr. Cleveland, are medical doctors who specialize in surgical procedures inside the thorax (the chest), which may involve the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. Alongside performing surgery, they also diagnose and treat diseases of these organs.

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