Daniel Raymond, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.445.6860
- Desk:
- 216.636.1623
- Fax:
- 216.636.9984
Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Surgery
- Bronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy
- Bronchus Surgery
- Cancer Center
- Chest Surgery
- Claggetts Window
- Complex Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Diaphragm Surgery
- Diverticulectomy
- Endoscopy
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Esophageal Surgery
- Esophagectomy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Esophagus Endoscopy
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- GERD Surgery
- Hernia Open Repair Surgery
- High Risk Reoperation Surgery
- Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery
- Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
- Laryngoscopy
- Lobectomy, VATS Lobectomy
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Lung Lesion Surgery
- Lung Surgery
- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
- Mediastinal surgery
- Mediastinum Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgeries
- Nodulectomy
- Pericardial Window
- Pericardiectomy
- Pericardium Surgery
- Pneumonectomy
- Thoracentesis
- Thoracic Surgery Department
- Thymectomy
- Thymus Gland Surgery
- Tracheal Resection
- Tracheostomy
- VATS
- Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
- Wedge Resection
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Abscess
- Abdominal Hernia
- Achalasia
- Angiosarcomas
- Askin’s Tumors
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Chest Wall Sarcomas
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Collapsed Lung
- Collis Nissen/Nissen
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Diaphragm Hernia
- Diverticulosis
- Epiphrenic Diverticulum
- Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma (EHE)
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Perforation
- Esophageal Stricture
- Esophagitis
- Esophagus Disease
- Femoral Artery Aneurysm
- Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
- Hiatal Hernia
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Intestinal Ischemic Syndrome
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Nodules
- Lungs
- Malignant Mesothelioma
- Mediastinal Tumor
- Mesothelioma
- Pectus Excavatum
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pericarditis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumothorax
- Primary Soft Tissue Sarcomas of the Chest Wall
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Nodules
- Radiation Induced Chest Wall Sarcomas
- Rare Cancer and Blood Disease Program
- Sarcoma
- Swallowing Disorders
- Thymoma
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Lesion
- Thyroid Nodule
- Tracheal Stenosis
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula
- Umbilical Hernias
- Ventral Hernia
- Windpipe Injury
- Zenker's Diverticulum
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View All PlansAbout Daniel Raymond, MD
Daniel Raymond, MD, is a thoracic surgeon in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He is board-certified in general and thoracic surgery.
Specialty interests: Minimally invasive thoracic surgery, lung surgery, lung cancer, lung nodules, mediastinal surgery, chest wall surgery, esophageal surgery, surgical infectious disease, VATS lobectomy, and surgical quality.
Number of Procedures Performed: Cleveland Clinic performs more than 1,700 thoracic procedures each year. All Cleveland Clinic thoracic surgeons complete between 350-450 thoracic cases per year.
Success rates: Cleveland Clinic thoracic surgeons perform more than 2,000 general thoracic procedures each year.to treat patients with a wide range of conditions, including lung, esophageal, chest wall, pleural, tracheal, mediastinal, foregut and diaphragm disease. Cleveland Clinic contributes to the Society of Thoracic Surgery Database in order to maintain the highest possible standards. Our 2013 outcomes include the lowest risk-adjusted mortality rate for lobectomy in the nation. We have recently been honored with a three star ranking in the first every ranking system for outcomes following lobectomy for lung cancer. This honor was only awarded to a handful of programs nationwide. Success rates for specific procedures are available at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx
Education and Training: Dr. Raymond completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, and earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse. He completed a surgical residency, a research fellowship, and a surgical infectious disease fellowship at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville. Dr. Raymond completed his training with a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia.
Following his training, Dr. Raymond was an assistant professor of surgery in the Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, NY. He participated in several committees, including the Antibiotic Subcommittee, Quality Assurance Committee, Hospital Therapeutics Committee, and was the Compliance Officer for the Department of Surgery.
Dr. Raymond moved to Cleveland in 2011 to join the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. In addition to his clinical activities, he is the Quality Officer for thoracic surgery, the Co-Director of the Lung Cancer Tumor Board, and a member of the Cancer Executive Committee, Clinical Competency Committee, Surgical Quality Committee, Disaster Triage Officer, and Tracheostomy Committee.
Publications and Speaking: Dr. Raymond has more than 85 published articles and abstracts and twelve medical textbook chapters to his credit.
About Dr. Raymond: “I am honored to be a member of the Cleveland Clinic team dedicated to the multidisciplinary care of patients with thoracic disease, both benign and malignant. It is a pleasure to work with skilled and accomplished individuals who can provide compassionate and efficient care with unsurpassed quality. There is no greater satisfaction than the gratitude of a patient who has received world-class care.”
Leisure Activities: Dr. Raymond enjoys cooking, biking, hiking, swimming and traveling with his wife and two children. He also enjoys reading historical fiction, fly fishing and skiing.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2011
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Philadelphia,
PA USA
2006
Residency - University of Virginia Health Sciences Center
General Surgery
Charlottesville,
VA USA
2004
Medical School - SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse,
NY USA
1997
Undergraduate - University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1992
Certifications
- Surgery
- Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery
Specialty Interests
Minimally invasive thoracic surgery, lung surgery, lung cancer, lung nodules, mediastinal surgery, chest wall surgery, esophageal surgery, surgical infectious disease, VATS lobectomy, and surgical quality. Minimally invasive thoracic surgery, Lung surgery, lung cancer, lung nodules, mediastinal surgery, chest wall surgery, esophageal surgery, surgical infectious disease
Awards & Honors
- 2014 America’s Top Doctor, Castle Connolly
- 2011, 2012 U.S. News & World Report Top Doctor
Research & Publications
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170 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.8 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
21 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 10, 2019
Dr. Raymond was very concerned about how I was feeling and spent a great deal of time discussing the CT scan and how/why my symptoms reappeared. He was very thorough in his explanation, concerns and suggestions. I feel very confident in his knowledge and expertise.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2019
I was very impressed, very comfortable with Dr. Raymond and his staff. I raved about them to my family and friends.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2019
*Dr. Raymond is so friendly, yet skilled.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2019
Dr Raymond was wonderful. Gave us pleantly of time and answered all our questions
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2019
I was very impressed with Dr. Raymond and his assistant. Dr. Raymond put me totally at ease, understood the health issue and my need to get it resolved in a timely manner. I feel so blessed that he will be my surgeon.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2019
Dr Raymond is amazing! cured my cancer a year and half ago and does my follow up because I didn't care for my oncologist and not only do I truly owe him my life but he is caring and kind and I would send anyone I know to him.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2018
I cannot thank Dr Raymond enough for taking care of me and making me feel he truly cares about me and my health.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2018
Dr. Raymond has always been exemplary.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2018
Dr. Raymond was very compassionate and empathetic each time l met with him.
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2018
We had a very good experience. Amberlee Shaut and Kecia Slocum were very attentive and helpful. First class professionals. As was Dr. Raymond. He was very patient when explaining the options and let us come to our own conclusions.
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2018
*Dr. Raymond was very thorough and extremely helpful in his explanation of procedure and was spot on regarding outcome and recovery time.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2018
Did not like the social workers coming in and telling me I was going to a skilled care facility without the doctor even knowing about it!!
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2018
Loved everyone of the nurses. They were as well informed as the doctors.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2018
She was very nice and helpful. Answered all questions I asked and if she didn't know said Dr. Raymond would review all that with me.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2018
I was taken back to the exam room in a very short amount of time. I waited for Dr. Raymond short time. Over all the visit was very good!
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2018
Dr Raymond and his staff was great, caring and very helpful. The Check-in and check-out staff acted like I was bothering them and didn't have time for me.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2018
Dr. Raymond had a pre-surgery patient before me, so the wait in the exam room was long. However, if I were that patient, I know I'd want his full attention as well, so I didn't mind the wait!
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2018
All doctors were excellent and explained things so we understood.
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2018
Dr. Raymond has always included me & my family in any decisions.
Reviewed on May 9, 2018
My husband and I understand that doctors sometimes must take longer with some patients, so we did not mind waiting to see Dr. Raymond. He was very professional, took his time explaining the surgery, and I feel comfortable having him as my surgeon. EXCELLENT DOCTOR !!
Reviewed on May 9, 2018
Dr. Raymond and his resident were very patient and comprehensive answering my questions and addressing my concern. Medications were not really a topic of conversation.