Raymond Rackley, MD
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Urology
Beachwood Family Health Center
26900 Cedar Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
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Subspecialty Care for Women's Health
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
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Urology
Willoughby Hills Family Health Center
2550 and 2570 SOM Center Road
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
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- Desk:
- 440.943.2500
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- 440.516.8285
Treatment & Services
- Clinical Trials
- Intramuscular Injections of Botox in the Bladder
- Neurourology
- Regenerative and Stem Cell Based Therapies for Incontinence
- Robotic Female Surgery
- Sling Procedures for Urinary Incontinence
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
- Urodynamic Studies
- Urodynamic Testing
- Urogynecology
- Urology
- Vaginal Reconstruction
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Bladder Irritating Foods
- Cystocele
- Enterocele
- Female Incontinence
- Fistulas
- Kidney Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Overactive Bladder - Female
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Rectocele
- Urethral Diverticulum
- Urethral Strictures
- Urinary Fistulas
- Urinary Incontinence
- Uterine Prolapse
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Vesicovaginal Fistula
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View All PlansAbout Raymond Rackley, MD
Raymond Rackley, MD, is Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and Staff in the Center for Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery within the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute. Dr. Rackley earned his biomedical engineering degree from Duke University and his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University. He completed a urology residency as well as fellowship training in voiding dysfunction and female urology at Cleveland Clinic. He currently holds Staff appointments in the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Lerner Research Institute as Director of the basic science Urothelial Biology Laboratory.
Dr. Rackley’s primary focus is on the clinical care of people with pelvic health disorders and the education of those who serve to improve pelvic health. In addition to his full-time clinical responsibilities, he actively manages an NIH and extramurally funded research laboratory for reconstructive and basic science investigations of the lower urinary tract.
During his leadership tenure within the Center of Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery, the Center has evolved as one of the premier centers for national and international educational forums for residents, fellows and postgraduate physicians pursuing expansion of their basic science and clinical knowledge supporting their practices in pelvic health. Dr. Rackley’s programmatic developments for the Center includes formal preceptorships and CME courses held annually for urology residents, fellows and postgraduate urologists, as well as guest preceptorships in clinical practice development and surgical training in pelvic health. He enjoys formal and informal didactic, as well as live, surgical telecast training forums of traditional and minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopic approaches to pelvic reconstruction.
Dr. Rackley serves as the Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator on NIH grants, as well as other extramural foundation and society grants that focus on bladder health and pelvic organ reconstructive developments. He has also authored or co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications in clinical and basic science topics in pelvic health and urology including numerous chapters in the leading textbooks on urology and pelvic reconstructive surgery. He serves as a reviewer for the leading peer-reviewed national and international urology and gynecology journals, grant reviewer for foundations such as the National Kidney Foundation, and a committee member for the Data and Safety Monitoring Board for the NIH Clinical Research Trials Network for Interstitial Cystitis and Chronic Pelvic Pain and the Bladder Advisory Council of the AUA Foundation. He was recently elected to the Executive Board of the Society of Female Urology and Urodynamics.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1995
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Neurourology and Female Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
1996
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Urology
Cleveland,
OH USA
1995
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
General Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
1990
Medical Education - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1989
Undergraduate - Duke University
Biomedical Engineering
Durham,
NC USA
1984
Certifications
- Urology
- Urology - Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Specialty Interests
Complex Urinary Incontinence; Bladder retention; Complex or previously failed female incontinence and prolapse conditions including mesh complications; Laparoscopic and robotic female prolapse and reconstructive surgery; Neuromodulation for bladder and bowel dysfunction; Neurourology; Regenerative and stem cell based therapies for incontinence, prolapse and interstitial cystitis
Research & Publications
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As of 9/22/2023, Dr. Rackley 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.
Fiduciary Role. Dr. Rackley serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:
- Checkpoint Surgical, LLC
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187 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Explains | 4.8 | |
Listens | 5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
24 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 21, 2023
The doctor was very good. He made me feel comfortable.
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023
The dr explained everything very good!
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2023
I love Dr Rackley! He always puts me at ease with our conversations and concern for my health.
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023
Dr Rackley has one of the best bedside manners of any doctor I've been to. He's very attentive to personal concerns and patients life and well being overall.
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023
Dr. Rackley helped ease my fears as I was preparing for a major surgery. He was very optimistic for me and supportive. I needed that.
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023
Dr Rackley has been excellent to me. He and his staff stayed late to be able to do a procedure on me so because I had driven so far and so I wouldn't have to come back. He has given excellent care to me and has helped me tremendously!!!!
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023
I wish every doctor was as nice and caring as Dr. Rackley is.
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023
I rescheduled my appointment and they got me in very quickly. I actually had a video visit with Dr. Rackley today and everything went great. He is a wonderful doctor.
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2023
Dr Rackley always is very patient answering all my questions! He throughly explains my care/procedures! Definitely recommend him!!
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023
Only one concern, positioned in stirrups waiting for Doctor to perform cystoscopy, too long for being in that position. Otherwise everyone & everything was excellent. Thank You
Reviewed on May 26, 2023
Dr Rackley is very interested in your care and treatment, he is easy to talk to and throughly discusses any issues of my condition. His treatment protocol has relieved me of all my IC pain & symptoms. I would and do highly recommended him as a urologist.
Reviewed on May 26, 2023
Very friendly Doctor. He took his time and I didn't feel rushed. He asked questions and explained his answers. Would highly recommend him to others.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2023
Dr Rackley is the best physician I have ever dealt with. He's personable, knowledgeable beyond measure and makes the process as easy as can be (it's not the most comfortable). I just love him and trust him wholeheartedly.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023
Dr. Rackley is my favorite provider at the Cleveland clinic! We always have good conversations, he remembers my interests and is truly a caring individual. I have recommended him to other friends.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023
Dr Rackley is an excellent physician!
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2023
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Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023
Dr Rackley is always very patient and informative answering all my questions!
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2023
Dr. Rackley is the most forward thinking, caring and intelligent doctor I have ever had . He has helped me tremendously. In terms of the video chat through Zoom, It is slightly challenging due to delays and some interruption when connecting and speaking.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2023
Dr. Rackley answered all my questions in an easily understood format. He is a very compassionate , knowledgeable and courteous man.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2023
Very professional and kind approach from the provider.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023
I have already recommended Dr. Rackley to others. I am so thankful Dr. Picklow sent me to him. Dr. Rackley and his staff and Dr. Booher are the answers to the misery I have been dealing with for the last 3 years!!
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2023
Dr. Rackley is wonderful He has been treating me for several years. He is understanding asks questions and discusses options. Would recommend him.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2023
Dr Rackley is great. He is always very personable and includes me in all aspects of care.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Except for the privacy problem I explained earlier. Dr Rackley was very concerned for my care & treated me with kindness & care.