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Dr. Alexander Jaewook Rim, MD

(11 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery and General Surgery

Ohio State University College of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: carotid endarterectomy, carotid artery disease, endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, and more.

12000 Mccracken Road Mail Code Mmmb
Garfield Heights, OH 44125

(216) 587-4280

Dr. Alexander Jaewook Rim, MD is a vascular surgeon in Garfield Heights, OH specializing in vascular surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1995 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Alexander Jaewook Rim, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Marymount Medical Building.

Office Locations

Address:

12000 Mccracken Road Mail Code Mmmb
Garfield Heights, OH 44125

Some issues Dr. Alexander Jaewook Rim, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

Blockages and narrowing
Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
Kidney artery conditions
Aorta artery conditions
Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

abdominal imaging	124
anastomosis	12
angioplasty	14
dialysis access procedures	10
doctor visit	475
endarterectomy	15
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
minimally invasive procedures	109
neck surgery	15
pelvic imaging	124
stent placement (stenting)	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	769
vascular procedures	1266

**Gender**
Male	509
Female	545

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	904
Black	115
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	421
From 75 to 84	382
85 and over	158
Less than 65	93

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

abdominal imaging	79
angioplasty	15
doctor visit	418
endarterectomy	14
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
minimally invasive procedures	87
neck surgery	14
pelvic imaging	79
stent placement (stenting)	73
ultrasound (sonogram)	514
vascular procedures	892

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	682
Black	83
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	315
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	132
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

abdominal imaging	80
angioplasty	10
doctor visit	445
endarterectomy	18
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83
minimally invasive procedures	92
neck surgery	18
pelvic imaging	80
stent placement (stenting)	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	415
vascular procedures	756

**Gender**
Male	748
Female	698

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1232
Black	158
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	510
From 75 to 84	530
85 and over	246
Less than 65	160

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

abdominal imaging	33
angioplasty	18
dialysis access procedures	20
doctor visit	348
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
minimally invasive procedures	39
pelvic imaging	33
stent placement (stenting)	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	140
vascular procedures	333
X-rays	24

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	73
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

catheterization	12
doctor visit	347
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
vascular procedures	7

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	52
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	49
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

anastomosis	9
catheterization	18
dialysis access procedures	7
doctor visit	442
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
vascular procedures	1

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	76
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

anastomosis	24
catheterization	14
device removal	10
dialysis access procedures	22
doctor visit	501
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85
vascular procedures	35

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	79
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

anastomosis	12
dialysis access procedures	10
doctor visit	339
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
vascular procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	69
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	46
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

abdominal imaging	108
dialysis access procedures	91
doctor visit	714
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
pelvic imaging	108
ultrasound (sonogram)	491
vascular procedures	622

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Jaewook Rim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexander Jaewook Rim, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Garfield Heights, OH were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	84
anastomosis	16
angioplasty	15
catheterization	14
device removal	10
dialysis access procedures	30
doctor visit	450
endarterectomy	15
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
minimally invasive procedures	83
neck surgery	15
pelvic imaging	84
stent placement (stenting)	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	467
vascular procedures	370
X-rays	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Jaewook Rim, MD.

**Gender**
Female	227
Male	247

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	64
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	385
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	80
75 to 84	168
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	173

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexander Jaewook Rim, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexander Jaewook Rim, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Alexander Jaewook Rim, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the Surgery - Vascular Surgery and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2001)

Board Certification: Surgery - Vascular Surgery

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alexander Jaewook Rim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Marymount Medical Building

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alexander Jaewook Rim, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alexander Jaewook Rim, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Garfield Heights, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander Jaewook Rim, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$5,683 EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $2,678	C3 Delivery System $2,192	GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $393	Dryseal Sheath $198	GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis $148	Other $74
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,174 Aortic Stent Grafts $339	IN.PACT Admiral $264	Drug-Coated Balloons $187	STENTS $119	Endurant $54	Other $212
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$958 BPV-Lutonix $60	LIFESTENT $58	LUTONIX $30	BPV-Crosser Catheter $19	VENOVO $10	Other $780
Endologix, Inc.	$370 OVATION $200	AFX $170
Bolton Medical Inc	$309 STENTS $175	Relay Grafts $134
Other	$1,194 Supera peripheral stent system $127	HEMOBLAST Bellows $107	XARELTO $107	GENERAL THERAPIES $97	Regranex $64	Other $692

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,627
Honoraria	$3,000
Travel and Lodging	$646
Education	$393
Consulting Fee	$22

Biography

Dr. Alexander Rim's specialties are general surgery and vascular surgery. He practices in Garfield Heights, OH. These areas are among his clinical interests: renal angioplasty, inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement, and amputation. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. After attending Ohio State University College of Medicine for medical school, Dr. Rim completed his residency training at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Rim is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.