Department Hematology and Medical Oncology
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6833
Desk:
216.445.6386
Fax:
216.444.9464
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Cancer Center
  • Chemotherapy
  • Medical Oncology
  • Second Opinion
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
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Insurance

Insurance

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2015

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Hematology/Oncology
Cleveland, OH
2017

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Hematology/ Oncology
Cleveland, OH
2017

Residency - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
2014

Internship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
2012

Medical Education - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland, OH
2011

Undergraduate - Canisius College of Buffalo
Biology
Buffalo, NY
2007

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 4/29/2024, Dr. Kruse 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.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Kruse receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • Genentech, Inc

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

282 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
5 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 5
Patient Rating of Doctor 5

114 Patient Comments

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

I'm very lucky to have Dr. Kruse on my care team. She is an amazing doctor, and I appreciate her caring, thorough approach to care.

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Dr. Kruse is a compassionate and caring doctor. I appreciate her honesty about my condition and its treatment. I am so grateful she is my doctor.

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Dr Megan Kruse is the reason I travel from St Louis to Cleveland. She is one of the best Drs. I have come across, highly recommend her.

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

Dr Kruse is outstanding. I appreciate her robust explanations, willingness to listen and clarify my concerns and questions. She provides a great balance of practical advice and research. I recommend Dr. Kruse to everyone as the best Dr I have ever encountered.

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Dr. Kruse is simply wonderful, kind, caring and knowledgeable.

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Dr Kruse is an exceptional doctor. She explains things thoroughly as well as listening to all of your concerns.

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

My prayers have been answered having Dr. Megan Kruse as my provider. She is intelligent, passionate, and a compassionate person. All the qualities I was looking for in an oncologist. I feel secure and confident in her care. There is nothing more important.

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

I have been seeing Dr. Kruse since 2018, and she is an amazing oncologist and person! She takes the time to thoroughly discuss and answer my questions/concerns. She is very knowledgeable.

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

I have already recommended Dr. Kruse to several others and some of them have asked for her contact information to follow up.

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Dr. Kruse is just the best!

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

Dr. Kruse was extremely attentive to my concern of a chronic cough. Her suggestion to take a prescribed medication prior to bed, helped solved the issue. Thank you! Additionally, I appreciated the personal note she sent on the results on my mammogram. It put me in a good mood for the entire day!

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

Dr. Kruse is special. I don't know that I have ever met a more caring and compassionate physician. I would recommend her to anyone. She is so easy to have a conversation with not pretentious at all. She is the best!

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

Dr. Kruse is the best!! She always take the time to fully answer my questions and concerns. She really cares.

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

I am concerned about my intestinal tract. Dr. Kruse was able to get me in sooner for a diagnostic colonoscopy. I really appreciate how she listens to my concerns and helps me get care. She wonderful!

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

Dr Kruse is the best. Always exceptional service and makes me feel valued

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

Dr Kruse is a kind, caring, knowledgeable provider.

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

It took the whole gem of doctors and care providers to help me undying decisions and make the right decision for my care

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

Awesome experience which made me feel confident in the doctor.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

I would recommend Dr Kruse to anyone! She is compassionate, easy to talk to and I feel like she genuinely cares about me as a person. She took time to listen to all of my concerns. All too often, women are degraded, belittled and ignored in Healthcare. She does none of that! Not only is she a great doctor, she is a wonderful person. .

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Dr Kruse is great!

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

Dr Kruse is amazing! She explains everything and anticipates my questions, answering them fully and clearly remembers me AND my previous questions. I am lucky to have her as my specialist

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

Dr. Kruse is an amazing doctor who listened attentively and discussed thoroughly my concerns. Her caring manner and attention to my specific problem left me assured I was receiving excellent care.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Dr. Kruse and her team are always 100% in all areas of care, concern and answering all my questions.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Dr. Kruse is exceptional! Super knowledgeable and caring.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

Dr Kruse is the best doctor I have ever seen. She gave me lots of valuable information and answered all of my questions thoroughly. She was understanding of my perspective and showed much compassion. I've seen many wonderful doctors but talking with Dr Kruse was like talking to a friend.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

She is an amazing doctor. She talks, explains, and cares about you. I just love her!!!!!

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

Love dr. Kruse!! She is amazing. Explain everything and is very caring!!!

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

Cannot say enough good things about Dr Kruse and staff

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024

Dr Kruse is very efficient and caring. I will recommend her if a friend needs an oncologist..

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024

Ms. Kruse is an excellent doctor. I think I was her last patient and we talked for a long time. When I left her office, no one was around.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024

Dr. Kruse is the best ever. I wish I could have a primary care physician half as good.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024

Dr. Kruse is amazing. So caring and warm!

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Dr Kruse is hands-down the best oncologist I have come across in my cancer journey. Her razor-sharp intellect combined with deep empathy made me feel like I had been seen by the doctor as more than just a pathology report. Because of this, I trust her judgment and am more inclined to follow the breast cancer treatment plan.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Dr. Kruse was very helpful to me. It was worth the travel from Indianapolis for this consult.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

Dr Kruse and fellow were very concerned about me as a person and always listen. I never feel rushed

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

Dr. Kruse is great. She always listens to my concerns and makes me feel heard.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

All staff in this practice (doctor, PA, Nurse Assistant) are excellent at performing their role in my care. I couldn't be happier than with this team. I live closer to other clinic facilities, but chose to go to Main Campus for my care specifically because Dr. Kruse is so great and has assembled a team who follow her lead when It comes to providing state-of-the art practices combined with personal attributes of genuine care and concern for their patients. They are simply the best!

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

Dr. Kruse has been a great asset to us as a provider. She is kind and shows a real concern. When I am dismissed with a good bill of health, I will genuinely miss her.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024

Very good doctor

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

Dr Kruse is amazing. Professional, personable, compassionate, knowledgeable & thorough. Love her!

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

She was excellent. Listened well. Gave smart advice & was supportive.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024

Dr. Kruz is Always wonderful

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024

Dr Kruse is an incredible doctor and is truly everything you hope to get in a doctor. Extremely competent, compassionate, able to explain complex medical procedures and processes so they are understood by non-medically trained people and insightful - she's all of these and more.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

Dr kruse is just so incredibly nice and compassionate. She is easy to talk to, answers all my questions, and is just an amazing doctor. I am blessed to have found her.I also am so greatful that she gives feedback on test results almost immediately after receiving them.

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

Dr Kruse spent time answering all of my questions and the rationale behind her suggestions. She focused on my main concern and had a plan of care laid out before I left.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

Dr. Kruse is an amazing physician. She is a great listener, smart, caring, and I trust her immensely!

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

Dr Kruse has great knowledge and understanding of my diagnosis. She did an amazing job of delivering me information. She was also very personable.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

Dr Kruse treats me as a partner in my care. We discuss options and provides information to support options.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024

Dr Kruse is beyond wonderful and you are blessed to have her!

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024

I love Dr Kruze!! She is the absolute best!! Ty so much!

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024

Dr. Kruse was sympathetic and compassionate inner concern for my reactions to my medication. She made an agreeable decision for me for the resumption of a lower dose med. I very much appreciated her understanding.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024

Excellent doctor

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024

Dr. Kruse is a stellar physician-exceedingly knowledgeable, rigorous in her approach, kind, and caring! I am so great full that she is my doctor.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2024

Very glad that Dr. Kruse is my oncologist.She is so kind and thoughtful

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024

Dr Kruse was extremely compassionate and informative. I absolutely would recommend her to anyone for future care.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024

I love Dr. Kruse - she's amazing and always takes the time to listen to any questions/concerns.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024

Always a good visit, Dr. Kruse and her staff excel at all levels.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Dr. Kruse is an unbelievable physician. She addressed all of my concerns and took the time to answer all of my questions- sometimes even multiple times as I would forget the answers. As an oncologist she has a difficult job balancing patients emotions with their treatment plans and she should be recognized for her outstanding commitment to her patients. I would not hesitate to recommend her as a physician as she is remarkable in what she does. I cannot say enough about how all of the information I needed was at her fingertips and how calm and evidenced based her treatment explanations and decisions were. I am ever so happy that she was the doctor to guide me through my cycles of chemotherapy.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024

Dr. Kruse is confident, competent and compassionate. I feel well cared for by her and her team!

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024

I would highly recommend Dr. Kruse

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2023

Dr. Kruse was so attentive and provided medical expertise and compassion about my diagnosis and treatment.I was so grateful to be able to have this appointment virtually. Her insight about my specific history was very accurate and helpful. AHer fellow, Dr. Lopetegui, was also very caring and thorough. I left the appointment feeling validated and more confident about the medical decisions ahead of me.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2023

Dr. Kruse was so very caring and understanding - a rare combination of expertise and compassion.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

Dr. Kruse is a wonderful doctor. I feel so lucky to be under her care.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023

Outstanding doctorShe's the best she is the best patience in all.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

Dr Kruse provides outstanding care. She Is the consummate professional.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023

Dr. Kruse is so caring. And she comments on my scans shortly after she receives the results. This is amazing that she is so on top of things. How much Dr Kruse cares Is very much appreciated .

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023

Dr Kruse is amazing! She explains, listens and is ready with her plan recommendations. Then she is happy to answer questions and discuss. I could not ask for better care!

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023

Dr Kruse listens to my concerns, cares and treats me as a partner in my care. And this is rare.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023

Dr Kruse is not only warm and compassionate, but takes the time needed to thoroughly discuss and address questions. She os the best!

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

Dr. Kruse is such a caring caregiver. Very empathic. Listens to your concerns and addresses issues accordingly.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

Excellent care from Dr Megan. I thank God for her.

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2023

Dr. Kruse is absolutely wonderful and amazing.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2023

Dr. Kruse is exceptional! I consider her a friend.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023

Dr Kruse included my wife and daughter in conversation so all my caregivers and I feel I am getting best care possible.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023

I trust Dr Kruse. She listens and gets my concerns.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023

Dr Kruse is excellent

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023

Doctor Kruse is the best doctor I have ever encountered. Very informative, very caring, always makes the time to answer questions, does her research in between session. Simply outstanding and I know she makes an impact on many patients' lives. We are simply blessed to have her as a doctor.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023

Dr. Kruse is AMAZING!

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023

I have recommended Dr Kruse to someone. She is Everything someone could desire in an oncologist. She gives all of her attention to the person in front of her. She approaches the patient as a person, she listens. She intuits and also seeks to know a patients goals for care. She is supportive. She presents all avenues of treatment. She respects her patients. She extends all of these qualities to patients' families who are present physically or on the phone. Her patients need not worry that they are getting quality medical care as Dr, Kruse is also a scientist and a researcher. She is knowledgeable regarding best practices and current research. She is an active cancer educator and advocate in the community as evidenced by her informative videos easily found on the internet. Recently she presented vital breast cancer information on Fox 8 news. When asked about this, she was humble as always and stated: "if just one person gets a mammogram because of it . . . It was worthwhile"

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023

Megan is always wonderful and her fellow also took such good care of us.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023

Always a good experience with my doctor and her staff

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023

Really appreciate Dr Kruse looking at my specific situation and providing customized care and attention! I wasn't just another cancer case with prescribed formula for treatment.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023

Dr Kruse was excellent. She listened to my questions and treated me like for my unique situation rather than just prescribing typical treatment. She even looked up specific research study to help us make a treatment decision unique to my situation.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023

Dr. Kruse and her team are the best, always listens and answers all my questions. The care and compassion I experience in their office is always the best. Would highly recommend this team for excellent and exceptional care.

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023

The oncologist was wonderful, with deep knowledge of care choices, including long-term options. The follow-up recommendations were clear, and she answered all my questions. (Note: the oncologist had a fellow who came in to take a preliminary history-he has a lot of potential in my opinion.)

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023

I love Dr Kruse, she is so knowledgeable, compassionate and thorough!

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2023

Dr. Kruse is articulate, caring and personable. A rated

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2023

Dr. Kruse is awesome. She listens, treats you like a person and definitely let's you in on decision making. I love her.

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023

Dr. Kruse is patient and kind. She has allayed my fears and provided excellent care!

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023

Dr. Kruse always listens, takes time to explain things, and genuinely seems to care.

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023

She's an excellent Doctor.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2023

The. Best Doctor ever Kind , helpful, Caring, understanding . Just the best

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2023

Health care provider was very courteous and helpful.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023

Dr. Kruse is always takes time to listen, never makes you feel RUSHED

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2023

I think Dr. Kruse is a wonderful doctor who puts me at great ease. Under the circumstances, I don't relish the trip up because of the memories of beginners cancer, however, I always look forward to seeing Dr. Kruse. She always has a smile and genuine concern.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023

Dr Kruse took the time to listen. She is amazing! Knowledgeable and caring! So glad she's my doctor!

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023

I travel 1500 miles for my care with Dr. Kruse. I have had multiple oncologists and have found the best team leader for my healthcare with Dr. Kruse.

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023

Dr. Kruse is THE BEST!

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023

Dr. Kruse is the third oncologist I've had at the Clinic. Although it's not easy for me to get downtown, I will continue to see her as long as needed. She is kind, thorough, compassionate, and simply one of the best doctors I've had (and trust me, I've seen a few).

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023

Dr Kruse is so caring I feel lucky to have her as my physician. She communicates about my scan results soon after they are posted and anytime I need to ask her a question on My Chart she replies quickly. I thank her .

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023

Dr Kruse is the bestcaring, professional, thorough. I can't say enough about her.

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023

I was very impressed by Dr. M Kruse. She was caring and explained things clearly and thoroughly. She took time to answer all my questions and did not make me feel rushed.

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023

Dr. Kruse is a very compassionate doctor. She explains things thoroughly and makes me feel like I am being listened to during our visits. Her easy-going manner and ability to explain the various aspects of my breast cancer in a way that I understand Is very much appreciated. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023

Dr. Kruse is simply outstanding in every way.

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023

Dr Kruse is the best!!! I recommend her to anyone in need

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023

All excellent when dealing with my oncology doctor and staff.

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023

Dr. Kruse is an excellent provider. She is very kind, thorough and willing to answer every question. She makes you feel that her attention is focussed on you and your needs. I have and will continue to recommend her. I could not be happier with Dr. Kruse as my doctor. I'm grateful for her.

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023

I will continue to recommend Dr. Kruse and the Oncology Department at the CC.

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2023

Can't say enough good things about the care I receive from Dr Kruse

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023

Dr Kruse , despite being so busy, has never rushed through an appointment. She asks questions and listens to my concerns. We have a conversation, not a lecture.

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2023

Calls are always returned the same from Dr. Kruse office

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2023

Dr. Kruse is the absolute BEST!! I can't even begin to tell you how much I love her, she cares and you can feel it. She will be my doctor until the day I die, and she's been my doctor since day one of my cancer journey. You will never find a better doctor than Dr. Kruse, she's genuine and she truly does care about meBest doctor ever!!!!

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2023

Dr Kruse is an outstanding physician.

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2023

Dr. Kruse is one of the most kind, compassionate, caring, and thorough doctors. I am so blessed that I have her to care for me and get me through this scary time! Thank goodness I have her as my doctor. I always leave her office feeling relieved and smiling as I know she is taking good care of me and is genuinely concerned for my health and well-being.

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