


Dr. Richard Brunken, MD
Dr. Richard Brunken, MD is a cardiologist in Cleveland, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cleveland Clinic and Avon Hospital at Richard E. Jacobs Campus.
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9500 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44195Hospital Highlight
Dr. Brunken is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Brunken specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine & Nuclear Medicine. • See board certifications
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Dr. Richard Brunken, MD is a cardiologist in Cleveland, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cleveland Clinic and Avon Hospital at Richard E. Jacobs Campus.Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Nuclear Medicine
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University Of Nebraska At Kearney
Medical School, 1978
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
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