Kathrin Nicolacakis, MD
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Pulmonary Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6503
- Desk:
- 216.444.0772
- Fax:
- 330.888.4335
Critical Care Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6503
- Desk:
- 216.444.6500
- Fax:
- 330.888.4335
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Chest CT
- Abnormal Chest X-Ray
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cough
- Emphysema
- Histoplasmosis
- Lung Cancer
- Pulmonary Disease
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View All PlansAbout Kathrin Nicolacakis, MD
Dr. Nicolacakis is a Staff physician in the Pulmonary Department of the Respiratory Institute since early 2010. She is also an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner College of Medicine and a diplomat in pulmonary medicine of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
She serves as the Director for Medical Compliance, Billing and Reimbursement for the Respiratory Institute.
Dr. Nicolacakis has practiced general pulmonary and critical care medicine in the Cleveland area for more than 20 years. Her interests include general pulmonary medicine, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, and lung cancer, evaluation of cough and abnormal X-rays or Chest CT findings. She has also been elected by her peers to the Best Doctors in America since 2011.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2010
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1995
Residency - The Ohio State University Hospitals
Internal Medicine
Columbus,
OH USA
1992
Medical Education - The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
M.D.
Columbus,
OH USA
1989
Undergraduate - Purdue University
B.S.
West Lafayette,
IN USA
1985
Additional Training
- Certifications:Internal Medicine- Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine- Pulmonary Disease
Professional Highlights
- Fellowship - University Hospitals of Cleveland/MetroHealth Medical Center Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Cleveland, OH USA,1995
- Residency - The Ohio State University Hospitals,Internal Medicine,Columbus, OH USA,1992
- Medical School - The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health,Columbus, OH USA,1989
- Undergraduate - Purdue University,West Lafayette, IN USA,1985
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
Specialty Interests
Asthma, bronchitis, COPD, cough, emphysema, histoplasmosis, lung cancer, pulmonary disease
Awards & Honors
- Best Doctors in America since 2011
Memberships
- American Thoracic Society
- American College of Chest Physicians, Fellow
- American Medical Association
Research & Publications
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172 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.
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.8 | |
Listens | 5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
33 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
Dr.Nicolacakis ALWAYS listens, makes suggestion and is willing to work with you on the best medications that my insurance will cover. She is friendly and caring.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
Dr. Nikolacakis is a great doctor. She is very informative.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
Loved the doctor
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
Excellent Doctor visit! With multiple historical issues the doctor listened carefully, asked questions and discussed care! I'm very fortunate to be a patient of hers!!
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
She is exceptional, very caring.
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023
I love Dr Nikolakakis. She's amazing and kind respectful and really cares about me.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023
Excellent Doctor
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2023
Dr. Nick is first class. Very knowledgeable and very thorough.
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
Dr Nik and her staff are all very courteous and thorough. I'm so glad she is my Dr!
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2023
I'd have to say this was the very best visit I had with Dr. Nicolacakis. She listened carefully and answered all my concerns and questions.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023
My first time with this doctor. She wasn't "warm and fuzzy" but I felt she was listening carefully to me and making adjustments to my symptoms, concerns and (medical) complaints.
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2023
Dr always very thorough and explains conditions well.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023
First time with this doctor and was really pleased with her care of me.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023
She is my most preferred provider of many at the Cleveland Clinic. Over the years, we've built a very comfortable relationship so we can discuss issues back and forth a reach agreement how to proceed.
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023
Doctor is a good listener and caring person.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023
Dr Nicolacakis is the best Dr that I have ever gone to . She took as much time as was necessary to explain the action and meds that she recommended and answered any and all my questions.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023
I would highly recommend Dr. Nicolacakis to any one with pulmonary concerns.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023
This Dr. Is very caring
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023
All my visits go very well.. Dr Nick is wonderful
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2023
Dr. Nicokacakis is an excellent physician, answering all my concerns and questions.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
Doctor was great. Very knowledgeable and willing to explain everything to my satisfaction. Great visit
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
1st visit with this doc - delightful lady!
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023
Very caring provider. Showed concern for my well-being
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2023
Dr is the best of the best so concerning wonderful listener really caring
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2023
Dr. Nikolacakis was very thorough and explained issues to me. She posed several questions that made me re-evaluate my current treatment.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023
She's very caring and compassionate
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023
Dr. Niicolacakis is the best Pulmonary medicine doctor I have ever had. She listens to me, she explains things & she seems to genuinely care about me as a patient.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2023
Pam does my testing for Dr she is fabulous! So kind , understanding and great to work with! And I can't say enough nice things about Dr Nick!!!
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2023
Dr was great as usual
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2022
Dr Nic was very thorough in her explanation of the options to treat my symptoms. She is always concerned about me as a person and not just about pulmonary issues.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2022
Dr Nic is just plain outstanding!
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2022
Very comforting and real/honest. Glad to have a good doctor patient relationship.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022
I like her.... Hopefully she finds a miracle for me