Patients First

The Department of General Surgery provides evaluation and treatment of the full range of complex general surgery problems. Often working in conjunction with colleagues in other specialties, our staff emphasizes collaboration with referring physicians as essential to optimal patient care.

In the News: Matthew Kroh, M.D., Joins General Surgery Staff

Dr. Kroh is a board-certified general surgeon who joined our staff in July. He recently completed the Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery and Surgical Endoscopy Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. A graduate of the Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Kroh specializes in minimally invasive surgery, bariatrics and surgical endoscopy. He sees patients at the Main Campus and the Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center.

In the News:  Dr. Fung Receives National Liver Transplantation Award

John Fung, M.D., Ph.D., received the 2007 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Achievement in Liver Transplantation Award, which is presented to individuals whose careers have shaped the course of liver transplantation. Dr. Fung is the Chairman of the Cleveland Clinic Department of General Surgery and the Director of the Transplant Center.

The award recognizes Dr. Fung's lifelong commitment to the field of liver transplantation and his contribution to the AASLD through service on numerous scientific committees over the years, said John M. Vierling, M.D., President of the AASLD. It is intended to support Dr. Fung’s continued research.

“I am honored to have been selected for Achievement in Liver Transplantation award," says Dr. Fung.

“Throughout a 22-year career in liver transplantation, I have been fortunate to have worked side-by-side with very talented individuals who have helped shaped the development of this highly complex field. By taking heed of the advice of my mentor, I have held fast to the belief that continuous probing into the unknown is far more satisfying than making do with the status quo.”