Brian Southern, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.444.6503
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- 216.444.7655
- Fax:
- 216.636.5384
Additional Locations
Inflammation and Immunity
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6503
- Desk:
- 216.444.7655
- Fax:
- 216.636.5384
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Bronchiolitis Obliterans
- Connective Tissue Diseases
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
- Lung Dominant Connective Tissue Disease
- Radiation Fibrosis - Lung
- Rheumatoid Lung Disease
- Sarcoidosis
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View All PlansAbout Brian Southern, MD
Dr. Southern is a Staff Physician in the Respiratory Institute and Assistant Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. He has a secondary appointment as an Associate Staff Scientist in the Lerner Research Institute Department of Pathobiology, where his research focus is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Dr. Southern explores how fibroblasts and myofibroblasts (the scar-producing cells in IPF) interact with lung tissue matrix to propagate fibrosis. He has identified that the molecular motor protein, non-muscle myosin II, is a critical molecule driving fibrosis, and is further characterizing the myosin II pathway in fibroblasts in order to identify novel targets to halt fibrosis in patients with IPF.
In addition to his research activities, Dr. Southern conducts an outpatient clinic where he cares for patients with interstitial lung disease and sarcoidosis, and he is a co-investigator on a number of clinical trials for patients with IPF. He serves as the physician leader for the Cleveland area Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group. He is also very active in social media (Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/idiopathicPF/; Twitter: @TodayIPF) where he provides the latest research, treatment options, and news for patients with IPF and their families.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2012
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Case Western Reserve University - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2012
Residency - Case Western Reserve University - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2009
Medical Education - University of Alabama School of Medicine
Birmingham,
AL USA
2003
Undergraduate - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham,
AL USA
1996
Professional Highlights
- Dr. Southern has been invited to present his research findings at local and national meetings, including the American Thoracic Society International Conference, the Keystone Symposium on Fibrosis,and the Society for Clinical Research/Midwestern Section American Federation for Medical Research (CSCR/MWAFMR). He has been awarded research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Parker B Francis Foundation, Genentech, Inc., and the Cleveland Clinic Research Program Committee. He has served as a grant reviewer for the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, and the Cleveland Clinic Research Program Committee. He reviews manuscripts for a number of scientific journals. He also supervises pulmonary fellows in the Interstitial Lung Disease Clinic and on the inpatient pulmonary consult service. Additionally, he serves as a volunteer physician at the Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland.
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
- Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
Specialty Interests
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Diseases, Sarcoidosis
Awards & Honors
- 2017 NIH K08 Award
- 2017 Parker B Francis Fellowship Award (declined)
- 2017 Parker B Francis Research Opportunity Award
- 2015 Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Summit, Top Ten Abstract
- 2015 Genentech Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Junior Faculty Award
- 2014 Cleveland Clinic Research Program Committees Award
- 2012 Travel Award, ATS Assembly on Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology
- 2009 The Peter Morgan Award, for outstanding leadership as a senior resident
Memberships
- American Thoracic Society
- American Society for Matrix Biology
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
Research & Publications
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90 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
27 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 11, 2023
I have always been very impressed with Dr Southern's manner. He explains the condition of my lungs in a way that I can understand and seems genuinely concerned that I get the best care possible.
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2023
I've learned more in my 2 visits with Dr. Southern than I have since I was first diagnosed. Takes me 5-6 hours to get to Cleveland but it was worth every minute of the trip!
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2023
Dr Southern was great. He listened to all issues I had last and present. He went through records to try to understand my problems better. He talked to me in way that he understood how my issues was making me feel unlike many providers before him. He put me on a plan to help resolve some issues along with following up with other records he didn't have in his office that day. Once lab work and test come back we will have a follower up conference call and he schedule me to come back in six month. I have nothing but wonderful to say about Dr Southern.
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023
Dr. Southern is very compassionate and takes the time necessary to explain his diagnosis and treatment
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023
Dr. Southern has always been both very informative and easy to engage with.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2023
The pulmonary department runs very smoothly starting at check-in to scheduling next appointment. People giving the tests are friendly and encouraging. Doctor Southern is easy to understand and he cares about his patients.
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023
I have looking for answers about sarcoidosis and I finally found a doctor who understood me, and my symptoms. Dr. Southern was excellent!!
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023
I couldn't have asked for a better doctor. Dr. Southern was concerned, professional and so very patient about all my questions and went above and beyond to explain and show me, on my CT Scan, everything I needed to know. He also discussed with me what I need to do in the future to stay healthy and keep up to date on any changes in my condition
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023
I have total faith in Dr. B. Southern regarding my care with pulmonary fibrosis.
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023
I felt just as well cared for and informed with the video visit as I do with in-person visits. Depending on the patient's conditions, it is certainly a very effective and easy way to have an important doctor visit.Dr. Southern is wonderful, very knowledgeable, and caring.Thank you so much!
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023
Dr. Brian Southern was exceptionally good at listening to me. I have been suffering with my lungs for many many years without answers. I had tears in my eyes because he was willing to listen and he cared about what I had to say.
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023
Dr. Southern is my pulmonologist for the last few years. Great doctor and very nice man. Staff is great from reception to pulmonary function test crew.
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023
I sing their praises to anyone looking for a great doctor, great care.
Reviewed on May 19, 2023
Dr Southern is the most caring, kind, patient medical professional that I have ever seen. He saved my life after several misdiagnoses from providers in Michigan. I am so happy I made the decision to visit CC.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2023
Cleveland clinic is quick to get you in to testing and in to see the DrDr.Southern has always been willing to help us in any way,We would give him a 10.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2023
Dr.Southern is the best.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2023
Dr. B. Southern is very caring and easy to understand. I like him very much as my doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
Excellent treatment by Dr. Southern & his staff.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2023
Dr. Southern was very thorough, spent a lot of time w/me. I was was thoroughly impressed w/the time, knowledge, care, & follow through of his office.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2023
I find that doctor Southern he is a very understanding doctor and knows what he's doing very happy to have him as my doctor
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2023
Dr Southern was very concerned and informative answered our questions
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2023
The best doctor
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022
Dr. Southern is very good listener and explains findings in an understandable fashion
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022
Outstanding, exceptional doctor. Dr. Southern is not only analytically keen, very knowledgeable, and intelligent, but he is also thoughtful and caring. He listens, answers all questions, explains testing, expresses concern for the patient, and includes the patient in care decisions. I feel very fortunate to be receiving his care.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2022
VERY IMPRESSED WITH DR.SOUTHERN IN ALL WAYS
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2022
Dr. Brian Southern is extremely supportive and provides genuine care and support. He is very knowledgeable and treat patient well.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022
I love Dr Southerns standard of care .. I will never recommend this office to anyone because they may ruin it.. I think the standard of care is perfect because it's not over populated.. However Dr Southerns office should be the standard in which CCF follows he's a very transparent Physician and he is very dedicated to ensuring he understands his patients needs..