Brian Southern, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.636.5384
Additional Locations
Inflammation and Immunity
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6503
- Desk:
- 216.444.7655
- Fax:
- 216.636.5384
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Bronchiolitis Obliterans
- Connective Tissue Diseases
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Lung Dominant Connective Tissue Disease
- Radiation Fibrosis - Lung
- Rheumatoid Lung Disease
- Sarcoidosis
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View All PlansAbout Brian Southern, MD
Dr. Southern is a Staff Physician in the Respiratory Institute and Assistant Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. He has a secondary appointment as an Associate Staff Scientist in the Lerner Research Institute Department of Pathobiology, where his research focus is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Dr. Southern explores how fibroblasts and myofibroblasts (the scar-producing cells in IPF) interact with lung tissue matrix to propagate fibrosis. He has identified that the molecular motor protein, non-muscle myosin II, is a critical molecule driving fibrosis, and is further characterizing the myosin II pathway in fibroblasts in order to identify novel targets to halt fibrosis in patients with IPF.
In addition to his research activities, Dr. Southern conducts an outpatient clinic where he cares for patients with interstitial lung disease and sarcoidosis, and he is a co-investigator on a number of clinical trials for patients with IPF. He serves as the physician leader for the Cleveland area Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group. He is also very active in social media (Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/idiopathicPF/; Twitter: @TodayIPF) where he provides the latest research, treatment options, and news for patients with IPF and their families.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2012
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Case Western Reserve University - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2012
Residency - Case Western Reserve University - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2009
Medical Education - University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham,
AL
2003
Undergraduate - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham,
AL
1996
Professional Highlights
- Dr. Southern has been invited to present his research findings at local and national meetings, including the American Thoracic Society International Conference, the Keystone Symposium on Fibrosis,and the Society for Clinical Research/Midwestern Section American Federation for Medical Research (CSCR/MWAFMR). He has been awarded research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Parker B Francis Foundation, Genentech, Inc., and the Cleveland Clinic Research Program Committee. He has served as a grant reviewer for the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, and the Cleveland Clinic Research Program Committee. He reviews manuscripts for a number of scientific journals. He also supervises pulmonary fellows in the Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic and on the inpatient pulmonary consult service. Additionally, he serves as a volunteer physician at the Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland.
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
Specialty Interests
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Diseases, Sarcoidosis
Awards & Honors
- 2017 NIH K08 Award
- 2017 Parker B Francis Fellowship Award (declined)
- 2017 Parker B Francis Research Opportunity Award
- 2015 Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Summit, Top Ten Abstract
- 2015 Genentech Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Junior Faculty Award
- 2014 Cleveland Clinic Research Program Committees Award
- 2012 Travel Award, ATS Assembly on Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology
- 2009 The Peter Morgan Award, for outstanding leadership as a senior resident
Memberships
- American Thoracic Society
- American Society for Matrix Biology
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
Research & Publications
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180 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Listens | 5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
46 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024
Dr. Was excellent
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024
Dr. Southern is very thorough in his review of my test results and attentive to my questions
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024
Dr Southern was exceptional at discussing my pulmonary fibrosis and answered all my questions. Was very impressed with Dr Southern, his assistant and everyone we had the privilege of working with. Highly recommend Cleveland clinic and Dr Southern.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2024
Love dr Brian and his staff
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2024
Dr Brian is such a great person and Dr
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
Dr Southern takes such good care of me.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
Appreciate the fact that Dr. Southern always has a treatment plan in place
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024
Dr. Southern is a joy to work with. He gives clear and concise explanations and always answers my questions. I enjoy our meetings very much.
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024
Please keep Dr. Southern on the Cleveland Clinic Team!
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024
I'll be back whenever Dr. Southern feels it is essential for my health.
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024
It was a pleasure to have a doctor who included me in my health care. He explained my scans to me and provided information I was not privileged to have shared in the past at other health care systems.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024
Dr Southern is the best doctor I have ever had. He listens, is compassionate, knowledgeable of every part of my treatment, and is aware the newest options for treatment.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024
Dr Southern is very kind and caring!
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2024
It is a pleasure working with Dr. Southern
Reviewed on May 9, 2024
Dr was great very down to earth and listened to my concerns and is willing to work with my personal drs in my home town in Ny
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
Very impressed with Doctor!!!!
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
Very pleased with Dr Southern. He answered questions and explains
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
Dr Southern is a wonderful doctor. He takes time to hear my questions and give me answers, explains treatment options and expectations, along with having a genuine concern for me as a patient without making me ever feel rushed. It's wonderful having a doctor who I trust fully and that is so respectful of mine and my families concerns. I would recommend him to anyone
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024
As I live 10 hours away, I appreciate Dr. Southern working with my PCP where I live.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
Scheduleing was tough at first, trying to get an apt. But once l got In with Dr. Southern he was Beyond excellent.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024
Dr. Southern is excellent. Very fortunate he is my pulmonologist
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024
I would highly recommend Doctor and Cleveland clinic. Dr. Southern made you feel as if you were the only person he had as a patient and gave you as much time as needed to answer questions and explain things.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
Dr Southern is the best pulmonary doctor I have seen and will continue my care with him.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024
Dr Southern was very caring and understanding. I felt informed and respected for my questions. I look forward to what lies ahead!
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024
Doctor Southern always explains the results of my tests and answers all of my questions
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024
Much better than my past doctor experiences. He really listens to me. Dr Southern is kind and thoughtful.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024
I tell all my friends how excellent the care is at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Southern is an excellent doctor.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024
Dr.B Southern treated us very nicely, spend quality time and explain all my health issues with us.very thanks to him
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024
He was very patient, caring and easy to talk to. If there was a higher rating I would give it .
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024
Dr. Southern is an exceptional doctor and person. He is always caring and considerate while explaining everything clearly and providing clear paths forward in my treatment which provides me peace of mind
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023
Of all the health care providers I have received treatment from Dr Southern is the most professional and competent yet warm and compassionate.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023
Dr Southern and his staff are very efficient in ordering tests and prescriptions discussed in the visit
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023
My appointments with Dr. Southern and his team are always pleasant and on time.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023
Dr. Southern is a very caring man and great caregiver. He listens and then answers in understandable terms.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023
Dr Southern was very informative, explained things and answered all of our questions.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023
We feel very confident with the first visit and that I will be in good hands with any procedures/ treatment received at the clinic and with Dr Southern
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023
Lots of doctors seem conflicted in telling you the tough things you want to know. Dr. Southerland was direct, and easy to connect with
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2023
A wonderful experience! I am very glad I saw him and that he is my doctor.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2023
Very good doctor
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023
Dr.Southern is an excellent physician. He is knowledgeable and
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2023
Dr Southern is a wonderful, caring physician.
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023
I love dr southern. He is kind, thoughtful, respectful. I would recommend him to anyone
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023
Dr Southern by far has been the most caring and most knowledgeable doctor I have never seen. He took over an hour with me, answered all my questions, and I am at peace with my scary lung condition under his care.
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2023
Dr Southern is my favorite doctor I have seen to date. He was very kind, respectful, and most importantly patient with me and my family. I never once felt rushed and he truly seemed to care about my needs and concerns while thoroughly explaining everything to me.
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023
*Dr. Southern is a very special doctor and person. He has provided excellent care for me and has recommended several other clinic doctors to me over the years for other medical problems.
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2023
Dr. Southern took the time to listen and explain and include me in my treatment.