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Department Infectious Disease
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.8845
Desk:
216.636.1873
Fax:
216.445.9446

Additional Locations

Infectious Disease

Avon Hospital

33300 Cleveland Clinic Blvd
Avon, OH 44011
Directions

Appointment:
216.444.8845
Desk:
216.636.1873
Fax:
216.445.9446
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Epidemiology
  • Healthcare Epidemiology
  • Infectious Disease Consultation
  • Infectious Disease Treatment
  • Pericardial Diseases Center
View all 5 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Cardiac Device Infections
  • Endocarditis
  • General Infectious Diseases
  • Infective Endocarditis
View all 4 Specialties +
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Biography

About Steven Gordon, MD

Steven M. Gordon, MD, Chairman and Staff Member in the Department of Infectious Disease and a Staff Member in the Transplantation Center.

He is certified in Internal Medicine, as well as Infectious Disease by the American College of Physicians. His specialty interests include healthcare epidemiology, infective endocarditis, and cardiac device infections

Dr. Gordon earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in New York. He completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics in Chicago, as well as a residency with the U.S. Public Health Service. He was a Fellow with the Centers for Disease Control, Hospital Infections Program, as well as a Fellow with Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Ga.

He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Society Healthcare Epidemiology of America  for which served as President of the society (January 2011). He is a Fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and member of  American Society of Transplantation. Dr. Gordon has received a number of honors and awards over the years.  Most recently, he was appointed to serve on the Defense Health Board which serves as a Federal Advisory Committee to the Secretary of Defense.  He has also presented a number of national and international meetings, as well as having published more than 160 articles and multiple book chapters.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1993

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Emory University Hospital
Infectious Disease
Decatur, GA
1992

Residency - U.S. Public Health Service
Preventive Medicine
Atlanta, GA
1989

Fellowship - Centers for Disease Control, Hospital Infections Program
Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer
GA
1989

Residency - University of Chicago Hospitals
Internal Medicine
Chicago, IL
1987

Internship - University of Chicago Hospitals
Internal Medicine
Chicago, IL
1985

Medical Education - Cornell University Medical College
New York, NY
1984

Undergraduate - Hamilton College
Biology
Clinton, NY
1980

Additional Training

  • Epidemic Intelligence Officer, Center for Disease Control, Division of Hospital Infections, 1987-1989
  • General Preventive Medicine Epidemiology, Centers for Disease Control 1989-99

Professional Highlights

  • Appointed to Defense Health Board (Federal Advisory Committee to Secretary of Defense) June 2013
    Past President , Society of Healthcare Epidemiology (January 2011)
    Past Member, Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee, Centers for Disease Control, 2004-2008.

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease
  • Internal Medicine

Specialty Interests

cardiac device infections, infective endocarditis, ventricular assist device infections, mycobacterial diseases, general infectious diseases

Memberships

  • Fellow, American College of Physicians
  • Fellow, Infectious Disease Society of America
  • Member, American Medical Association
  • Member, Infectious Disease Society of Ohio
  • Member, American Society of Transplantation
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Steven Gordon, MD.

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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 5/31/2024, Dr. Gordon 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.

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

43 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
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

12 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024

Dr. Gordon always top shelf.

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2024

Dr. Gordon was professional, courteous and easy to converse with. I felt that he understood my concerns and addressed them with urgency.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024

The best. Would highly recommend him to family and friends if they need his expertise service.

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

Dr Gordon is wonderful

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024

Dr Gorden and staff are exceptional. They squeezed us in on a date we had other appointments and testing originally and followed up by phone. Great experience and highly recommend.

Reviewed on May 13, 2024

Dr Gordon was wonderful. He is caring, supportive, and spot on with his knowledge and accuracy.

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

Dr Gordon gave me excellent care very concerned and listened to my concerns

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

Dr Gordon took his time, answered my questions and addressed my concerns.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

Dr. Gordon was caring, responsive, and efficient. I highly recommend him!

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

Dr. Gordon's care was excellent. I so appreciate the care!

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023

Online comments were very bad, and my wife and I were concerned about our visit. Our visit was amazing and the Dr. COuldnt be better and respectful.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2023

Well, because I love Dr. Gordon what can I say what a pleasure to speak with him again and talk about my health specifically and how great life is. I really appreciate you having such great doctors and such great men and women working there.!!

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