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Department Pain Management
Primary Location Marymount Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Back Pain Treatment
  • Celiac Plexus Block
  • Cervical Epidural Injections
  • Cervical Facet Joint Block
  • Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Diagnostic Epidural Differential Blocks
  • Discograms
  • Epidural Steroid Injection
  • Epiduroscopy
  • Facet Median Nerve Branch Block
  • Implantable Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems
  • Implantable Spinal Cord Stimulator Therapy
  • Intradiscal Procedure for Pain Relief
  • Intradiscal Intervention (IDET, Biacuplasty)
  • Intrathecal Baclofen Pump
  • Joint Injections
  • Lumbar Epidural Injections
  • Lumbar Facet Joint Block
  • Neck Pain Treatment
  • Occipital Nerve Block
  • Occipital Nerve Stimulation
  • Pain Management
  • Peripheral Nerve Blocks
  • Placement of Cervical Tunneled Epidural Catheter
  • Placement of Lumbar Tunneled Epidural Catheter
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Treat
  • Second Opinion Neuropathic Pain
  • Selective Nerve Root Injection
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation
  • Sympathetic Nerve Blocks
  • Thoracic Epidural Injections
  • Thoracic Facet Joint Block
View all 32 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Angina
  • Arachnoiditis
  • Arthritis
  • Back Pain in Athletes
  • Bursitis
  • Cancer Pain
  • Central Pain Syndrome
  • Chronic Back Pain
  • Chronic Myofascial Pain (CMP)
  • Chronic Neuropathic Pain
  • Cluster Headaches
  • Coccydynia
  • Facet Joint Syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Headaches
  • Hemophilia
  • Herniated Disc
  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Knee Injuries
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Myelography
  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome
  • Neck Pain
  • Nerve Injuries
  • Neuropathy
  • Neuropathy - Diabetic
  • Occipital Headache
  • Osteoporosis
  • Overuse Syndrome
  • Pediatric Migraine Headache
  • Pediatric Pain
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Peripheral Artery Disease
  • Radiculopathy
  • Raynaud's Phenomenon
  • Sciatica
  • Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
  • Spasticity
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondylosis
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
  • Tension Headaches
  • Trichinosis
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Vertebral Compression Fracture
  • Whiplash
View all 49 Specialties +
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Biography

About Benjamin Abraham, MD


Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2011

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Pain Medicine
Cleveland, OH USA
2011

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Anesthesia
Cleveland, OH USA
2010

Medical Education - State University of New York Upstate Medical University
MD
Syracuse, NY USA
2006

Undergraduate - Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD USA
2000

Certifications

  • Anesthesiology
  • Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

Specialty Interests

Multimodal treatment of painful conditions

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 2/7/2023, Dr. Abraham has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

191 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.6 out of 5
Explains 4.6
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.7
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.6

38 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024

Very good Dr. Ben was great and the staff

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

This was by far the most respected I have felt in a medical appointment. Even though he had been running behind, Dr. Abraham took his time with me. He made sure to answer all of my questions and went over test results that had been ignored for years. He was honest with me that he did not have a diagnosis yet, but explained his thought processes for the tests he ordered. I left the appointment feeling heard and understood.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024

Explanation of my health issue and description of the course of action and treatment was excellent. Dr Abraham made sure my spouse and I understood.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2024

Dr. Abraham is very compassionate; caring; knowledgeable and competent. He is a good beside manner. He listens and cares about making his patients truly feel better.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

Dr. Abraham is excellent at listening to my concerns and then we discuss options. Never talks down to me.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024

Dr. Abraham was so patient and answered ALL of our questions and for the first time in a long time I feel a Dr will be able to help me!!!

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023

My husband and myself love Dr. Abraham. He is very compassionate and addresses my concerns.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023

I have recommended Dr. Abraham and she has appointment.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023

Excellent Physician; Extremely Professional as well as Very Thorough!!!

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023

Dr Abraham was very thorough, spent enough time to start getting to know me, recommended feasible things I can do to help myself, was very polite and he treated me like a person.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023

Dr Abraham is great, for so many reasons. I can't wait to continue my care with him.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023

When able to finally see Dr Abraham, it was a most satisfying visit. He was super nice .

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023

Dr Abraham is an excellent doctor. Kind & compassionate. He takes a lot of time to explain things so that I can understand them.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2023

Dr. Abraham was very thorough, educated me and my mom on topics related to my conditions that we were not knowledgeable with, provided the space to ask questions and answered them respectfully.

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023

Dr was attentive and listened. Asked my opinion on matters that were pertinent. Explanations were thorough and easily understood. Truly interested in my problem

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2023

I was amazed how easy it was to get an appointment on short notice. Everybody was so kind and caring setting my appointment up. I was very pleased with my appt with Dr Abraham's. He is extremely knowledgeable, caring and spent so much time listening to my needs. His plan to help me gave me hope that nobody else has given me..

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2023

Dr Abraham and nursing staff was very thorough and explained everything in detail in laymans terms. I couldn't habi asked for a better appointment..

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2023

I would definitely recommend Dr Abrahams and his staff at Cleveland Clinic to everyone. I feel confident the plan Dr Abraham's has for me is the right one. I have trust in everyone..

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2023

One of the best appointments that I have ever had with a new physician. Very understanding and kind.

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2023

I didn't feel rushed at all which was nice. Since I am a legacy pain patient I completely expected to get blown off but Dr Abraham is going to take the time to review my records thoroughly and make a plan from there. I've gone to doctors that haven't even looked at my chart before I enter the room and do not know why I'm there so this is refreshing.

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2023

Dr. Abraham spent a long time with me, demonstrated problem areas as he navigated MRI film with me. He thoroughly explained current thought among the medical community with regard to my particular condition and addressed all questions I had. VERY ATTENTIVE!

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2023

Very comfortable and great Doctor Abraham.

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023

Would recommend Dr.Abraham and the Pain Management Office to anyone who asked. Great experience and happy I waited to seeDr. Abraham.

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023

The care has always been fantastic! However, the ability to schedule an appointment in a timely manner is concerning. Our daughter is aDoctor and we know this Is a problem nationwide. I am just glad to be able to understand the scheduling problem. Even so, the care and concern of your nurses and doctors for our wellbeing is awesome. Thank you for your service.

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023

Dr. Abraham has a wonderful demeanor when dealing with patients. I don't feel rushed at all. He truly cares.

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023

The experience was very good first doctor in over 12 years that actually was able to tell me why my neck was still hurting really really appreciate this doctor

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2023

Excellent my dr and his staff cared about helping me

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2023

Great relationship between the Doctor and myself! He's a Great Doctor..

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2023

Dr. Abraham explained everything straight to the point, which I appreciated. He was precise and easy to talk to about everything.

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2023

Probably the best doctor I've ever had. Very attentive to my problems and I felt I found a smart confident doctor.

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023

I refer people all the time and they are pleased as well as I am. He is an amazing doctor and very caring and helpful

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023

I wish Dr. Abraham wrote his notes in MyChart after our June 1st in-person visit so I can review the details regarding his diagnosis and proposed treatment.

Reviewed on May 19, 2023

Dr. Abraham is a very nice and friendly person

Reviewed on May 18, 2023

Dr. Abraham was very good 5 stars

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2023

My husband is now a patient of Dr. Abraham. I believed the doctor could help Bill with some of his pain issues and he did.

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2023

Dr. Abraham has done the most for me in of all the people I have been to in the past 3 years.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023

Dr Abraham is by far the most caring doctor I have ever been treated by. He shows compassion and concern and spends as much time as needed with you. I just wish he could be my primary doctor!

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023

I have already talked about and recommended the Doctor, with much appreciation.I highly recommend him.

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