Eric Klein, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1989 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute
Cancer Biology
Taussig Cancer Institute Office
Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute
Director of the Center for Clinical and Translational Research
Urology
Section Head, Urologic Oncology
Biographical Sketch
Eric A. Klein, MD, is the Head of the Section of Urologic Oncology in the Urological Institute and a staff member in the Cancer Center at Cleveland Clinic. His clinical interests are all aspects of urologic oncology, including cancers of the prostate, bladder, testis and kidney, and including all major reconstructive procedures such as continent urinary diversion. For several years, including the current edition, Dr. Klein is listed in Best Doctors in America.
Board-certified in urology, Dr. Klein is a frequent lecturer and visiting professor at numerous national and international universities. He is currently the National Medical Study Coordinator for the National Cancer Institute sponsored Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT). Dr. Klein is the editor of Urology and has been the recipient of numerous awards from the American Cancer Society, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Dr. Klein received his medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in urology at Cleveland Clinic and a fellowship in urology at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA |
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| Residency: | Cleveland Clinic, Urology, Cleveland, OH |
| Fellowship: | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Urology, New York, NY |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD |
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Prostate cancer, nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy, testis cancer, retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy, renal and bladder cancer.
Awards & Honors
- Best Doctors in America (1996 - 2008)
- Who’s Who in America (2000 - 2008)
- Who’s Who in American Medicine (2000 – 2008)
- Top Docs, Cleveland Magazine (1998 – 2008)
- 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century (2004 – 2008
Best Practices Teacher, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, 2007
- Teacher of the Year, Glickman Urologic Institute, 2005 -2006
- Program of the Year (Prostate Cancer), CCF Programmatic Research Council, 2002
- Norman K. Probstein Award for Meritorious Contributions to Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, 2001
- Nightingale Physician Collaboration Award, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2000
- Fellow, American Urological Association-European Association of Urology, International Academic Exchange Program, 1994
- International Traveling Fellow Award Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1986
- George and Grace Crile Traveling Fellow Award, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1986
- RJ. Behan Prize for Excellence in Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1981
Professional Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons
- Society of Urologic Oncology
- American Urologic Association
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Industry Relationships
Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical education about recent trends. The collaborations are reviewed as part of the Cleveland Clinic’s procedures. The Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses payments to its physicians and scientists for speaking and consulting of $5,000 or more per year, and any equity, royalties, and fiduciary relationships in companies with which they collaborate. In publicly disclosing this information, the Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its doctors’ connections with industry and those of their immediate family members. As of 8/1/2008, Dr. Klein has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. Patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by the Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about the Cleveland Clinic’s policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our
Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting. Dr. Klein receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
- Genomic Health, Inc.
- Imalux
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