Nathan Pennell, MD, PhD
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Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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Treatment & Services
- Cancer Center
- Clinical Trials
- Health Screening and Testing
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Cancer
- Chemotherapy Related Symptoms
- Lung Cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Rare Cancer and Blood Disease Program
- Thymic Cancer
- Thymic Tumors
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View All PlansAbout Nathan Pennell, MD, PhD
Dr. Pennell is a board certified medical oncologist who joined the staff of the Taussig Cancer Center in 2008. He specializes in the treatment of thoracic malignancies with a focus on lung cancer, and was appointed director of the TCI lung cancer medical oncology program in 2010. He is a professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
Dr. Pennell's research interests include clinical trials using novel therapies, with a goal of facilitating the movement of new treatments from the laboratory to the clinic.
He received his Ph.D. in neuroscience in 1998 and his M.D. in 2002 from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL.
Dr. Pennell completed his internal medicine residency in 2005 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. His medical oncology fellowship training was completed in 2007 at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2008
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Harvard Medical School
Medical Oncology
Boston,
MA
2007
Residency - Brigham & Women's Hospital
Internal Medicine
Boston,
MA
2005
Internship - Brigham & Women's Hospital
Internal Medicine
Boston,
MA
2003
Medical Education - University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville,
FL
2002
Medical Education - University of Florida College of Medicine
Neuroscience
Gainesville,
FL
1998
Undergraduate - University of North Carolina Health Care System
Biology
Chapel Hill,
NC
1993
Additional Training
- Program in Clinical Effectiveness, Harvard School of Public Health, 2006
Professional Highlights
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
Specialty Interests
Lung cancer, mesothelioma, thyroid cancer, clinical trials, cancer, chemotherapy related symptoms
Awards & Honors
Innovations & Patents
Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Research & Publications
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As of 8/5/2024, Dr. Pennell has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. 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.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Pennell receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Vial
- Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.
- Anheart Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
- Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
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106 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Listens | 5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
23 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024
Dr. Pennell is an outstanding care provider. I'm fortunate to have him as my doctor. He's compassionate and I appreciate the way he looks at me when talking to me rather than his computer. Dr. Pennell explains things clearly during the visit and shares information about new treatments that are being developed. I never feel rushed. Can't say enough good things about him.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024
I always appreciate that Dr. Pennell makes sure he has answered any questions that I may have. I also appreciate that he listens and factors in any concerns I may have into the treatment plan. I believe he genuinely cares about his patients and wants to provide the best care he can for them. Thank you, Dr. Pennell!
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2024
Team physicians not in sync with procedures or care
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024
Dr. Nathan Pennell is not only an expert in his field but along with his resume' he has a very caring bedside manner and I truly appreciated the time he spent with me and also the time he prepared for my visit by reviewing all of my scans/records/history so he walked in the door already familiar with my case.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
Dr.Pannelle was very helpful .Got things going right away.
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024
Dr.Pennell was amazingly concerned about my every need, and made me feel comfortable about my future treatments within his organization !
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024
Dr. PENNELL ansewerd all of our questions sp that we could understand completely.He is very personable,professional,competent and I couldn't ask for a better physician.
Reviewed on May 24, 2024
I respected Dr. Pellman's candor.
Reviewed on May 17, 2024
Dr. Pennell is a very kind and caring doctor. I couldn't ask for better.
Reviewed on May 16, 2024
An outstanding physician
Reviewed on May 7, 2024
Dr. Pennell is a caring, knowledgeable, thoughtful physician.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024
Dr Pennell entered room without computer barrier as he clearly had my entire case in mind! First asked me about how I was referred to him then secondly what I understood about my cancer. Being a retired physician, I was frankly able to explain to his satisfaction. After a cursory physical exam, he began explaining to me my options as he sees it. He was very honest and forthright in his explanations
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024
Dr. Pennell patiently answered all my questions very thoroughly
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024
I choose to keep in touch with Dr. Pennelll for my second opinions. The staff were very kind and accommodating.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024
Dr. Purnell is the Best!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024
Dr. Videtic is probably one of the most caring, competent and friendly physicians that I have ever met!
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024
Dr. Pennell very nice person
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024
Excellent caring doctor
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
When you're Dr walks in and he is smiling from ear to ear you know it's going to be a good thing
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023
Have been seeing Dr. Pennell for more than six years. He always show care and concern for me. He listens and always answers my questions to my satisfaction. I have recommended him to others.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023
Exceptional visit with Dr. Pennell providing complete explanations of current condition, test results and future plans that satisfied all my question and concerns.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023
My doctor was very nice & considerate!
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023
Dr Pennell is the best oncologist I've ever met. He's kind, soft spoken, always smiling, listens, gives advice and answers all of our questions whenever they arise I'm so glad he is my Dr and is helping give me a few extra years on this earth. That is priceless.