Diane Radford, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.3024
- Desk:
- 216.444.3022
- Fax:
- 216.445.4048
Additional Locations
Breast Services
Beachwood Family Health Center
26900 Cedar Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.3024
- Desk:
- 216.839.3212
- Fax:
- 216.445.4048
General Surgery
Hillcrest Hospital
6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.3024
- Desk:
- 216.444.3022
- Fax:
- 216.445.4048
Treatment & Services
- 2nd Opinion Evaluations
- Axillary lymph node dissection
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer Prevention
- Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
- Breast Cancer Surgery Program
- Breast Conservation Surgery
- Breast Diagnostics
- Breast Exam
- Breast Health
- Breast Surgical Oncology
- Cancer Center
- Cancer Risk Assessment
- Clinical Breast Examination
- Excision of breast fistula
- High Risk Breast Cancer
- Lumpectomy for breast cancer
- MammoSite Radiation Therapy System
- Mastectomy
- Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery
- Nipple & Skin Sparing Mastectomy
- Nipple-sparing mastectomy
- Oncoplastic Surgery For Breast Cancer
- Partial mastectomy for breast cancer
- Placement of Balloon Catheter for Partial Breast Radiation
- Second Opinion Breast Cancer
- Sentinel Lymph Node Procedures
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
- Skin Sparing Mastectomy
- Surgery for Abnormal Breast Biopsy
- Surgery For Breast Cancer
- Surgery for Diseases Of The Breast
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Mammogram
- Axillary Mass - Pain/Swelling
- Benign Breast Disease
- Breast
- Breast - Malignant Neoplasm
- Breast - Nodules
- Breast Abscess
- Breast atypia
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer - High Risk
- Breast Cancer - Mass, Lump or Swelling
- Breast Disease
- Breast Infections
- Breast Lump
- Breast Pain
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
- Family History of Breast Cancer
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Gynecomastia
- Lymphedema
- Male Breast Cancer
- Mastitis
- Nipple Discharge
- Pediatric Breast Anomalies
- Recurrent Breast Cancer
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View All PlansAbout Diane Radford, MD
Dr. Radford is Medical Director of the Breast Program at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital and Associate Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. She joined the Clinic in 2016, and has specialized in breast surgery since 1991. She has completed fellowships in Surgical Oncology (Roswell Park Cancer Institute, 1987), and Integrative Medicine (Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona, 2015). Dr. Radford also completed the Integrative Health Coaching course from the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.
She is an expert in the surgical management of breast cancer, with a special interest in skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy. She also is interested in the rehabilitation of breast cancer patients. She is co-chair of the Integrative Cancer Rehabilitation Task Force of the Cancer Rehabilitation Networking Group, and a member of the Complementary Integrative Rehabilitation Group of the American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine.
Dr. Radford had lectured extensively nationally and internationally, and is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She has been elected to be included among the Best Doctors in America every year consecutively since 1996.
Dr. Radford is active on Twitter @dianeradfordmd, LinkedIn and Facebook (Diane Radford MD), and lectures on social media for healthcare professionals.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2016
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Tucson,
AZ USA
2015
Graduate School - University of Glasgow
Un
1991
Residency - St. Louis University Hospital
General Surgery
St. Louis,
MO USA
1991
Fellowship - Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Medical Oncology
Buffalo,
NY USA
1987
Residency - Crosshouse Hospital
General Surgery
Kilmarnock, Aryshire,
1985
Residency - The Royal Infirmary
Breast and General Surgery
Edinburgh,
1984
Residency - Western Infirmary
Surgical Specialities- Orthopedics, Emergency Room, Neurosurgery
Glasgow,
1983
Residency - Gartnavel General Hospital
General Medicine
Glasgow,
1982
Residency - Monklands District General Hospital
General Surgery
1982
Medical Education - University of Glasgow
Un
1981
Undergraduate - University of Glasgow
Un
1978
Certifications
- Surgery - General Surgery
Awards & Honors
Honors and Awards
University of Glasgow Medical School
1975 Distinction, Medical Chemistry
1975 Lorimer Bursary and John Hunter Medal, Physiology
1975 Lorimer Bursary, Biophysics
1976 Alexander Bryce Prize
1976 Dr. Neil Arnott Prize, Clinical Physics
1975 First Class Merit, Medical Chemistry
1975 First Class Merit, Physiology and Pharmacology
1976 First Class Merit, Practical Anatomy
1976 First Class Merit, Theoretical Anatomy
1976 First Class Merit, Biochemistry
1979 First Class Merit, Ophthalmology
1979 Merit, Psychological Medicine
1975 Merit, Biology
1976 Merit, Human Ecology
1979 Merit, Clinical Medicine
1979 Merit, Clinical Surgery
1980 Merit, Clinical Surgery
1981 Merit, Clinical Surgery
1980 Merit, Orthopedic SurgeryPost-Graduate
1987 Best Science Research Report: Roswell Park Cancer Institute
1989 First Prize, Resident’s Competition, Missouri Chapter, American College of SurgeonsPost-Training
1996 - 2018 Named on list of Best Doctors in America
1996 - 2017 Named in Who’s Who in America
1996 - 2017 Named in Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare
2006 Fran Lefrak-Brown Illuminator Award, AMC Breast Cancer Research Center (jointly with partners St. Louis Cancer & Breast Institute)
2010 Woman of Distinction in the Sciences, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
2012 - 2016 Named on list of Castle – Connolly Top Doctors in Surgery
2012 - 2014 Patients’ Choice Award
2012 STAR (Survivorship Training and Rehab) certified clinician
2014 Graduate, Leadership Certification Program. Joint program of Mercy and St. Louis University
2014 Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award
2015 Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Award
2016 Cleveland Clinic Caregiver Appreciation Award: Innovation
2016 Marquis Who’s Who Distinguished Humanitarian Award
2017 Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award
2017 Cleveland Clinic Caregiver Appreciation Award: Engagement Champion Caregiver Experience Survey
Research & Publications
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101 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 | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
24 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jun 12, 2020
I owe a world of thanks to Dr. Radford. I felt very well informed of all pre and post operative procedures. I also appreciate her advice for my future care.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2020
My visit was very stressful for me. Dr.Radford has a calming, caring demeanor. She explained everything to me in a way I could understand. She drew me diagrams I could understand mapping out my cancer and how it needs to be treated.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2020
good Doctor but waited long to be seen
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2020
Dr. Radford is a very caring doctor, tells you everything you need to know, explains everything, compassionate, professional, a no nonsense doctor, tells you up front what to expect and is straight forward. So glad she is my doctor.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2020
With Doctor Radford and the people who assist her all are very professional and make the patient feel comfortable.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2020
Dr Radford has always made me feel safe and comfortable from the first time I met her.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2020
I would definitely recommend Dr. Redford. She is very caring and compassionate.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2019
I decided to have my surgery and necessary treatment with Cleveland clinic and Dr. Radford
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2019
The Doctor describe very careful the procedure that is going to be perform. I was able to understand.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2019
Dr. Radford and her staff (esp. Martina) bent over backwards to fit me in last minute and coordinate all my care. I am so grateful!
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2019
doctor was sensitive and unhurried
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2019
Even my husband was impressed with Dr Radford's explanation on my condition and procedures opened to me. We were both put at ease and have confidence in what is to happen in surgery. I feel she is a straight shooter and that is what I expect in any doctor.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2019
My cousin recommended another surgeon...so far I'm happy with Dr Redford.
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2019
very caring doctor
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2019
Most excellent in all areas, very caring Doctor and staff.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2019
Dr. Radford is AMAZING and the staff well train and so professionalthe hospital very clean and nice
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2019
This will be my third surgery with Dr. Radford. As soon as surgery was mentioned, I requested her.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2019
All the doctors, assistants, etc. were down to earth and just fantastic.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2019
Very good experience. I think Dr. Radford is a great surgeon and person. If you need her she is always there.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2019
Dr. Radford and her staff are great people . They all have helped save my life ,for which I am very grateful.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2019
Dr. Radford is amazing! she is so caring, so pleasant, great surgeon. I would recommend her to my family and friends.
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2019
Dr Radford is the BEST! She explains everything in a manner you can understand, she is very compassionate ! I would rate her as Excellent, exceeds very good!
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2019
Perfect collaboration between Dr. Radford and my plastic surgeon.
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2019
The doctor was excellent at explaining things, but showed little empathy for what I am going through.