Emergency icon Important Updates
Title President, Main Campus Submarket; Department Chair
Department Colorectal Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.7000
Fax:
216.445.8627
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abdominal Perineal Resection
  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Anorectal Fistula Treatment
  • Anorectal Physiology
  • Anorectal Surgery
  • Anoscopy
  • Cancer Center
  • Colectomy
  • Colon Resection Surgery
  • Colon Surgery
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer Prevention
  • Colorectal Cancer Research
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies
  • Colorectal Cancer Treatment
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Colostomy
  • Consultation for Complicated Colon and Rectal Disease
  • Continent Ileostomy
  • Fecal Diversion
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Ileoanal Pouch
  • Ileostomy
  • Intestinal Stomas
  • J-Pouch Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Colectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Fecal Diversion
  • Laparoscopic Ileocolectomy
  • Laparoscopic Proctosigmoidectomy
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery for Digestive Diseases
  • Laparoscopy
  • Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+) Health
  • Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
  • Mucosal Ulcerative Colitis Medical Management
  • Pouch Center
  • Rectal Prolapse Surgery
  • Rectal Surgery
  • Rectum Reoperative Abdominopelvic Surgery
  • Re-Do Rectal Surgery
  • Reoperation Surgery
  • Reoperative Abdominal Surgery
  • Reoperative Pelvic Surgery
  • Resection of Rectal Diseases
  • Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
  • Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Robotic Colorectal Surgery
  • Robotic Female Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Rubber Band Ligation Of Hemorrhoids
  • Second Opinion
  • Sphincter Sparing Surgery
  • Surgery for Carcinoma of the Colon
  • Surgery for Crohn's Disease
  • Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
  • Total Abdominal Colectomy
  • Treatment for Anal Fissure
  • Treatment for Anal Fistula
  • Ulcerative Colitis Medical Management
View all 64 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abdominal Abscess
  • Adenomas
  • Adenomatous Polyps
  • Anal Abscesses
  • Anal Cancer
  • Anal Fissures
  • Anal Fistula
  • Anal Itching
  • Anal Pain
  • Anorectal Disease
  • Anorectal Fistula
  • Benign Anorectal Disease
  • Cancer
  • Cancer of the Anus
  • Carcinoma of the Colon
  • Carcinoma of the Large Bowel
  • Carcinoma of the Small Bowel
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colon Diseases
  • Colon Polyps
  • Colonic Neoplasia
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Colovaginal Fistula
  • Colovesical Fistula
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enterocutaneous Fistula
  • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hereditary Colon Cancer
  • Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer
  • Hereditary Polyposis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Intestinal Fistula
  • Intestinal Ischemic Syndrome
  • Intestinal Polyps
  • Large Bowel Cancer
  • Large Intestine Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Small Bowel Cancer
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stoma Related Problems
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Volvulus
View all 46 Specialties +
Insurance

Insurance

Is Cleveland Clinic Part of Your Insurance?

Review a list of accepted insurance plans for our Northeast Ohio locations or learn more about purchasing a contracted managed care plan.

View All Plans
Biography

About Scott Steele, MD, MBA

Dr. Steele is the President of the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Submarket and Chair of the Department of Colorectal Surgery.  He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point (1994). Earned medical degree from University of Wisconsin in 1998.  Completed residency in general surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA (2003) and fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical Center (2005).  On active duty from 1998-2015, including four combat deployments, and serving at Madigan Army Medical Center as a colorectal surgeon and Associate Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program. Was the Division Chief of Colorectal Surgery at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, as well as Vice Chairman of Clinical Affairs and Associate Director of Surgical Services for the Digestive Health Institute, prior to being named the Chairman of Department of Colorectal Surgery here at the Clinic Clinic in 2016.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2016

Education & Fellowships

Graduate School - Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management
Cleveland, OH
2018

Fellowship - University of Minnesota
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Minneapolis, MN
2005

Residency - Madigan Army Medical Center
General Surgery
Tacoma, WA
2003

Medical Education - University of Wisconsin Medical School
Madison, WI
1998

Additional Training

  • MBA, Weatherhead School of Business and Management, Case Western Reserve University

Professional Highlights

  • American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
  • Editor-in-Chief, Clinics of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Co-Editor, Diseases of the Colon & Rectum
  • Bronze Star Recipient

Certifications

  • Surgery - General Surgery
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery

Specialty Interests

Rectal Cancer; Colorectal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, K Pouches, Outcomes Research

Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
  • Society of University Surgeons
  • Midwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  • SAGES
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Scott Steele, MD, MBA.

(Disclaimer: This search is powered by PubMed, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with Cleveland Clinic.)

Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 8/8/2024, Dr. Steele 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. Steele 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:

  • Becton, Dickinson and Company

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.

* 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

234 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
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

30 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024

Dr Steele and his entire Team are outstanding.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024

Scott Steele is an outstanding physician. I have already recommended him to others.

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024

Dr. Steele is excellent.

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024

Dr. Steele is a gifted clinician that communicates well with me and was very engaged in my medical care.

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

Dr. Steele and the entire medical team that took care of me during my stay at the Cleveland Clinic are not only exceptionally skilled at their craft but also incredibly empathetic and caring people. I can't speak more highly of them - they were incredible!

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2024

R. Scott Steele has done a superb job of caring for me and dealing with my special health issues. He is very interested in helping me achieve ny health goals. He is caring, sensitive, diligent, cincerned, and positive in dealing with my health concerns. I highly recommend him to others as he is the best health provider in dealing with his patients.

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

I was very engaged in the decisions. Dr Steele and team answered all my questions, and I felt comfortable asking them.

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

The office was busy-a little rushed but everyone gave me the time I needed. This visit was for second opinion and I was thrilled I made the decision to have surgery w Dr steele

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024

Dr. Steele is the BEST doctor!!

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

I will always be thankful to Dr Steele and his staff for me being a cancer free person now.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

Dr Steele was very attentive to my questions and straight to the point how my medical treatment will proceed over the next few months.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

Dr Steele is top class! I have complete confidence in him!

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

The GI department led by Dr. Steele was top notch and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing this surgery.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

Dr. Steele was very professional and informative.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024

Excellent care, concern, guidance, and compassion by Dr. Scott Steele and his medical tear regarding my health issue. I have the utmost confidence in him. He has done an incredible job taking care of me over the past 2 plus years and I grateful for his continued efforts.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Dr Steele was very straight forward with the upcoming procedure and very personable with concerns we had about the procedure.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024

Cannot say enough about Dr.Steele he is by far the best of the best. He is beyond excellent

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

It's a whole different ballgame at The Cleveland Clinic. Top notch Doctors and Nurses, very impressed with the care I received and the information we received and left with. Thank you!

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

Dr steele was very helpful and I felt very comfortable and I feel like I will get the best of care with him

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

Very happy witth Dr. Steele and his staff but concerns with other providers.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

Awesome here At. Cleveland the doctor and nurses amazing

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2024

Very impressed with Dr. Steele & his multidisciplinary approach. Hannah is top notch!!

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

Dr Steele and his staff were very thorough, kind and patient with me. I am so grateful

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

Dr Steele, can't say enough good things about him !!

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024

Very impressed with Dr. Steele

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2023

Dr. Steele and his team are great as always. I never feel rushed during my appointments. Dr. Steele listens to and answers any concerns that I may have and makes me feel at ease.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023

Dr Steele is not only an extraordinary surgeon but he is also a very caring human being,

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

Dr. STEELE WAS ALWAYS PLEASANT, COURTEOUS, POLITE, EFFICIENT AND PROFESSIONAL IN HIS INTERACTIONS WITH ME.

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023

She detailed what to expect and prepared me for Doctors program

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023

The best Dr I have ever had. You are actually treated like you are part of his family, and that is greatly appreciated.

Back to Top