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
- Decortication
- Diaphragm Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Esophageal Surgery
- Esophagectomy
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Hernia Open Repair Surgery
- High Risk Reoperation Surgery
- Lobectomy, VATS Lobectomy
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Lung Lesion Surgery
- Lung Surgery
- Mediastinal Biopsy Surgery
- Mediastinal Masses Surgery
- Mediastinal surgery
- Mediastinum Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgeries
- Nodulectomy
- Pectus Excavatum Repair
- Pericardial Window
- Pericardium Surgery
- Pleurectomy
- Pneumonectomy
- Removal of Part or Whole Lung
- Robotically Assisted Thymectomy
- Sleeve Lobectomy
- Surgical Biopsy of Thoracic Lymph Nodes
- Surgical Treatment of Lung Nodules
- Thoracentesis
- Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Section
- Thoracic Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery Department
- Thoracic Sympathectomy
- Thoracoscopic Surgery
- Thymectomy
- Thymus Gland Surgery
- Tracheostomy
- Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
- Wedge Resection
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Abscess
- Abdominal Hernia
- Advanced Lung Disease
- Angiosarcomas
- Askin’s Tumors
- Cancer
- Chest Wall Sarcomas
- Collapsed Lung
- Desmoid Tumor
- Diaphragm Hernia
- Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma (EHE)
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Perforation
- Esophageal Stricture
- Femoral Artery Aneurysm
- Fibromatosis Tumors
- Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
- Hyperhidrosis
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Mass
- Lung Nodules
- Lungs
- Malignant Mesothelioma
- Mediastinal Tumor
- Mesothelioma
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Paraganglioma
- Pectus Excavatum
- Pediatric Rare Cancer and Blood Disease Program
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pericarditis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumothorax
- Primary Soft Tissue Sarcomas of the Chest Wall
- Pulmonary Nodules
- Radiation Induced Chest Wall Sarcomas
- Rare Cancer and Blood Disease Program
- Sarcoma
- Swallowing Disorders
- Thoracic Cancer
- Thymic Cancer
- Thymic Tumors
- Thymoma
- Thyroid Cancer
- Windpipe Injury
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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 & Thoracic 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 Education - SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse,
NY USA
1997
Undergraduate - University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1992
Fellowship - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia,
PA USA
Medical Education - SUNY Upstate Medical Center
Syracuse,
NY USA
Residency - University of Virginia
Charlottesville,
VA USA
Certifications
- Surgery - General Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and 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.
Awards & Honors
- 2014 America’s Top Doctor, Castle Connolly
- 2011, 2012 U.S. News & World Report Top Doctor
Research & Publications
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153 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
14 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022
Doctor Raymond is an outstanding physician . He takes his time with you to discuss all of the questions and concerns you have. I would highly recommend him. Everyone on his staff that I have meant, are all very professional and treat you with respect and kindness.
Reviewed on May 20, 2022
Everything was handled exceptionally well. Dr Raymond is a very friendly and knowledgeable person.
Reviewed on May 13, 2022
Dr. Raymond was thorough, polite, professional, and listened to us.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2022
I felt very relaxed with this doctor. He made me feel he knew what had to be done and explained to me exactly what he did and how everything turned out.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2022
Dr. Raymond put ne at ease right away and told me my cancer had nitbreturned. He also explained clearly to me that the lung nodule had not grown and as of right now I shouldn't worry. He showed me my cat scan and explained what he found. I really appreciated this because I was so scared at the time.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2022
Dr. Raymond's office is first class care.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2022
Dr. Raymond is the best
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2022
Dr. Raymond is the best. Patient, informative, friendly, inquisitive and down to earth.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2021
Dr. Daniel Raymond is the best surgeon I ever met. He took patients safety seriously, explained the surgery procedure very carefully, he tried his best for the patient's interest, his word gave me full confidence. He won my trust.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2021
*Dr. Daniel Raymond performed surgery & checked in me. He is courteous, caring, & has a good sense of humor.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2021
Dr Raymond is always honest and up front. I was scheduled for surgery on the 16th and I am glad he was my surgeon again, I have complete faith in him. Thank you!
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2021
Dr Raymond gives me the impression my unusual surgery will be handled well by him as well as leaves me feeling that he understands my particular situation since my husband is a recent liver transplant patient.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2021
Dr. Raymond was very attentive to my concerns and options for treatment. He allowed me all the time I needed as if I was his only patient that day.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2021
Dr. Raymond and his staff with very courteous, professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating to my medical needs throughout the entire process.