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Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Heresi, MD

(Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Heresi Davila, M.D.)

(18 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

Professional interests include: cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bronchoscopy, mechanical ventilation, and more.

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code A90
Cleveland, OH 44195

(216) 444-6503

Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Heresi, MD is a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in adult pulmonology. Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Heresi, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code A90
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Heresi, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

“"After undergoing several of these procedures, Peggy feels much better," said Gustavo Heresi, M.D., director of the CTEPH and pulmonary vascular program at Cleveland Clinic.”—"Innovative procedure breathes new life into woman with rare pulmonary disorder", Cleveland Clinic Newsroom , February 2020

“Gustavo A. Heresi, M.D., of the Cleveland Clinic will speak on "Current Concepts in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension."”—"Heart and Vascular educational event to be offered at KDMC - The Tribune", The Ironton Tribune, October 2009

doctor visit	131
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	17
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	51
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

doctor visit	112
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	16
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

doctor visit	115
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	34
Less than 65	126

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	54
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

doctor visit	103
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	51
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	52
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

doctor visit	74
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	11
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	49
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

doctor visit	110
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

doctor visit	109
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

doctor visit	68
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	40
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

doctor visit	192
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Heresi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Heresi, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Cleveland, OH were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	114
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Heresi, MD.

**Gender**
Female	79
Male	69

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	106
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	7
75 to 84	22
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	59

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Heresi, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Heresi, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, heart failure and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	20
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He completed residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He is certified by the Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: Jackson Memorial Medical Center (2005)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Heresi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Heresi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Heresi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$97,354 Adempas $93,932	$3,422
Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$10,542 $10,542
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$6,915 UPTRAVI $474	VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $244	OPSUMIT $194	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $154	Bosentan $127	Other $5,722
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$3,750 $3,750
Pfizer Inc.	$1,906 VIAGRA $1,851	ELIQUIS $34	$21
Other	$3,426 ClotTriever $687	ORENITRAM $682	TREPROSTINIL $380	TYVASO $375	Letairis $331	Other $971

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$48,083
Consulting Fee	$45,464
Travel and Lodging	$19,695
Food and Beverage	$9,276
Education	$1,375

Research Payments

Dr. Gustavo Adolfo Heresi, MD has received 101 research payments totaling $360,370.

Biography

Dr. Gustavo Heresi is a specialist in adult pulmonology. He works in Cleveland, OH. His areas of expertise include endotracheal intubation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and pulmonary fibrosis. On average, patients gave Dr. Heresi a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He trained at Jackson Memorial Medical Center for residency. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Heresi include: Gilead Sciences Research Scholars Program Award in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension; Listed in Who's Who in America Listed in Best Doctors in America; and Young Investigator Award, American College of Chest Physicians. He speaks Spanish. Dr. Heresi is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.