Dr. Sadler, section head of cardio-oncology at Cleveland Clinic in Florida, began his term in April
May 30, 2025 – Diego Sadler, MD, FACC, section head of cardio-oncology at Cleveland Clinic in Florida, has been appointed chair of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Cardio-Oncology Leadership Council. He began his three-year term in April.
“Cardio-oncology plays an important role in the cardiovascular health of individuals affected by cancer,” says Dr. Sadler. “I’m committed to advocating for this growing field and expanding opportunities for research, education, training and collaboration.”
In his leadership role with ACC, the professional home for clinicians and researchers transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health, Dr. Sadler leads the Cardio-Oncology Section Leadership Council. The council provides guidance on advocacy and policy, fosters research collaborations, shapes educational pathways, and promotes best practices in clinical care.
As part of the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, cardio-oncology specialists at Cleveland Clinic in Florida provide comprehensive care for heart complications before, during and after cancer treatment. Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s cardio-oncology program is the only one in South Florida recognized by the International Cardio-Oncology Society (IC-OS), earning its second consecutive Center of Excellence – GOLD certification in 2024.
Dr. Sadler is section head of cardio-oncology at Cleveland Clinic in Florida, an associate professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University, and serves on the American Heart Association Cardio-Oncology Subcommittee, the IC-OS Education Committee, and the board of directors of ACC’s Florida Chapter. He is also the principal investigator of the Global Cardio-Oncology Registry.
For information about Cleveland Clinic in Florida’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic, visit https://my.clevelandclinic.org/florida/departments/heart.
About Cleveland Clinic in Florida: Cleveland Clinic in Florida is a nonprofit, multi-specialty healthcare provider that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic’s Florida market includes Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, and numerous outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. The Florida market is an integral part of Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, where providing outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Physicians at Cleveland Clinic are experts in the treatment of complex conditions that are difficult to diagnose. For more information about Cleveland Clinic in Florida, visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org.
