Linda Bradley, M.D.

Vice Chair

Linda Bradley, MD, is an internationally recognized gynecologic surgeon known for her expertise in diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation, alternatives to hysterectomy, hysteroscopic sterilization and the evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding. She is a gynecologist at Cleveland Clinic and is the Director of The Fibroid and Menstrual Disorders Center and Director of Hysteroscopic Services.  She was recently elected to the Board of Governors at Cleveland Clinic, 2006-2010. 

She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Additionally, she is certified in advanced laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.  

Dr. Bradley specializes in the evaluation, diagnostic testing, and surgery for uterine fibroids and menstrual disorders. She has been very active in endoscopy for more than 20 years. Her expertise in endometrial ablation technology makes her an innovative leader in the field of hysterectomy alternatives. Female sexual dysfunction, menopause, and contraception are her other areas of interest.
 
She recently was involved in several multicenter clinical trials involving endometrial ablation, uterine fibroid embolization compared to abdominal myomectomy, and a hysteroscopic sterilization procedure. She is the principal investigator for two new hysteroscopic procedures currently in development for endometrial ablation and operative hysteroscopic myomectomy and polypectomy.  With more than 500 referrals for uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), she maintains an excellent collaborative practice with the interventional radiology department for a UFE Fibroid Registry database. 

A gynecologist at Cleveland Clinic for more than 16 years, she has performed more than 7,000 office flexible hysteroscopic procedures and more than 2,000 operative hysteroscopic procedures including myomectomy, polypectomy and endometrial ablation. With her extensive medical background and clinical expertise, she can speak to her patients not only as an expert, but also as a woman who understands their concerns. 

She has served on the Board of Trustees for the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy (1997-1999) and currently serves as an Editorial Advisory Board member for the Journal of American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. She is President of the OB/GYN section of the National Medical Association, 2006-2008.  She is also on numerous advisory boards. 

Dr. Bradley has been an invited lecturer at more than 300 local, national and international symposia conferences, and meetings as an honored guest speaker. She has actively participated in AAGL as a speaker, instructor, journal reviewer, and as a member of the video review committee. Additionally, she has performed live telesurgery for many programs. She has published numerous journal articles, book chapters, and continuing medical education films. Her films cover topics such as saline infusion sonography, flexible hysteroscopy, operative hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation, abdominal myomectomy, and laparoscopic hysterectomy. 

Recognized by the media as an expert in her field, Dr. Bradley has been interviewed extensively about women’s health issues in publications such as First for Women, McCall’s, Ladies Home Journal,  Heart and Soul, O Magazine(Oprah Winfrey), Essence, Prevention Magazine and Cosmopolitan.  

She has been named as the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Bruce Hubbard Stewart Fellow, which honors physicians with compassion and clinical care.  She also received the APGO award, which honors physicians for resident and fellow teaching. Named by graduating residents, in 1987, 1988, 2001, 2003, and 2004 as "Faculty of the Year," she is admired and respected for her clinical teaching, surgical expertise, and compassionate bedside manner. She has received “Top Doctors of America” awards in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. She is proud to be a member of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology department at Cleveland Clinic, which was ranked 7^th in the country by U.S.News and World Report in 2007. 

Dr. Bradley is committed to educating women around the world about their bodies, their health concerns, and most importantly, their options. 

She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biopsychology from Vassar College before attending the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine for her medical degree. She completed her residency training at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She has completed an executive program in practice management from the Weatherhead School of Business, Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. A Cleveland native, she lives with her two children and husband in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Named as "One of America's Top Black Physicians", Black Enterprise Magazine May 2008

• American Medical Systems, Inc.
• Biosphere
• Gynecare
• Meditrina Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• Novo Nordisk Inc.
• Omnia
• Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc.