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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

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Infectious Disease Consultation
  • Infectious Disease Treatment
  • Outpatient Antibiotic Therapy
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Bone Marrow Transplant Related Infections
  • Fever in Transplant Recipients
  • General Infectious Diseases
  • General Infectious Transplant
  • General Outpatient Infectious Disease
  • Transplant Infections
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Insurance

Insurance

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2010

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of Michigan Health System
Infectious Diseases
Ann Arbor, MI
2010

Residency - University of Michigan Health System
Internal Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI
2007

Medical Education - The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Hershey, PA
2004

Undergraduate - David Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
2000

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

Specialty Interests

Infections in transplant recipients

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Eric Cober, 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 2/22/2024, Dr. Cober 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

45 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

8 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024

I couldn't begin to say enough positive comments about Dr. Colbert. He is compassionate, patient, extremely knowledgeable, just a number one infectious disease doctor. He has always gone above and beyond to make sure concerns are addressed and thorough. Follow up is given.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024

I was not clear on the process and timeline of how the referral from my doctor would work.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024

Dr. Cober is awesome!!

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024

I am very fortunate to have had Dr. Cober working on my case. He saw me every day that I was inpatient. I am a nurse, and he spoke to me as one, using appropriate medical terms for allowing for respect for each other's knowledge. I had questions and concerns, and he kindly addressed each of them, thoroughly and respectfully. Again, I am very grateful to have had Dr. Cober on my case.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Dr. Cober schedules visits himself, which makes it very easy to be seen when needed.

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Everything is "off the charts" with all contacts with Dr. Cober. He is just phenomenal! He is the best of the best! My family and I couldn't be happier with the care, compassion, professionalism, expertise in genuine concert! We are truly truly grateful to have him as my infectious disease physician.!

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Once again, excellent beyond measure top-notch! Dr.Cover Is one of the finest He went above and beyond, more than once. I couldn't begin to say how gratefu my family and I are with Dr. Cober's Professionalism compassion, expertise, Knowledge and drive!!!

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023

Quick time sensitive and easy my time is also valuable and I understand the level of care the staff and doctors need to expedite

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