Megan Kruse, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.445.6386
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- 216.444.9464
Treatment & Services
- Cancer Center
- Chemotherapy
- Medical Oncology
- Second Opinion
Insurance
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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
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Industry Relationships
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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.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.2 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
105 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024
I can never say enough good things about Dr Kruse. She listened to my questions, we discussed a referral for pain, she showed me what may be the source of my pain, gave me great news about the stabilization of my cancer, talked with me about treatments in trials, SHE. IS. TERRIFIC. I trust her completely.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024
Dr. Kruse is amazing. Her knowledge and thoroughness is greatly appreciated. She's friendly ,compassionate , and I feel like I can ask her questions freely. When I need to contact her ,her response is quick . I am so grateful for her and m thankful for her caring so much .
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024
Dr. Kruse is absolutely the best!
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024
I am very impressed with the care given to me by Dr Kruse. She enters my appointment understanding any tests or scans I have had since my last appointment. She then explains and demonstrates any changes. Her discussions are complete, she gives times for questions, and takes time to answer them. She is empathetic, and understanding of the situation our conversation might place me. She is smart and kind. I would definitely recommend her to someone who is looking for an oncologist.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
I would careful on recommending her bcus I don't feel she did right by me on the first visit on what she wanted to do with the chemo drugs knowing my other help issues. After my first chemo treatment I ended In the hospital In very bad shape and I'm still not home bcus of the Issues.
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
Dr Kruse is amazing. Absolutely love her.
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
The expertise and years of training are so very appreciated with my physician's care!! The knowledge and experience is priceless and I am grateful for the fantastic care I receive!Thank you Dr Kruse!
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024
I am very grateful that she is my doctor . She recommends the best doctors when I need them for other health issues .
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024
Dr. Kruse is wonderful!
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024
Dr Kruse is by far the greatest and caring doctor I have ever met.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
Dr. Kruse always takes the time to answer all questions and to discuss options and solutions. Never rushes me. Grateful to have a caring doctor.
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024
I love Dr. Kruse. She treats me as a person and I feel that she really cares about me, and my health. I wish all doctors could be as caring as she is.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024
I literally trust Dr Kruse with my life. She has provided excellent, compassionate care. I recommend her to everyone I speak to.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024
Dr Kruz is always warm. Caring and professional. One of the best, never feels rushed. Always has time for questions
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024
Dr. Kruse is wonderful! She is caring, professional, knowledgeable and polite! I would recommend her to everyone needing an oncologist!
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2024
Dr. Kruse has been wonderful all around. She is professional and great at her job. She is knowledgeable. She is such a good oncologist. She always takes my feelings into consideration
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024
Dr Kruse is a compassionate and takes her time in answering questions or concerns.
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024
Dr. Kruse is compassionate and has provided me with outstanding medical care
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024
Dr Kruse always listens and is always very concerned and caring. She never makes me feel rushed and always takes time to listen to my concerns. It is very important to me to have someone like her taking care of me because cancer is very scary and she truly cares.
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024
Dr. Kruse always makes me feel cared for.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024
Dr Kruse is amazing. She is very knowledgeable and is always very helpful and listens.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024
Dr Kruse is always kind, she listens to my mom despite all the responsibilities she has in the clinic. Her warmth makes our appointments with her a bright spot in our days.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024
Dr. Kruse is beyond excellent. She cares for her patients. Dr.Kruze Is an excellent listening and will always have an answer for you.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024
Love dr Kruse, she's the best. Her care is genuine and professional and she makes me feel valued and loved.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024
Very happy with care from my team of doctors
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024
Excellent care given by Dr Kruse. Very caring and patient with me
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024
Megan Kruse is one of those rare MDs that is a healer. She is the finest physician that has ever treated me. She can answer almost any question and will clearly explain procedures, outcomes, etc. I trust her with my care implicitly. She looks at the whole person and makes a real connection with her patients.
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024
Dr. Kruse is amazing. She always listens to my concerns. And comes up with advice or a solution. She cares. The biggest thing is she listens and asks questions never sweeps any concern under the rug.
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024
Megan Kruse made me feel comfortable while demonstrating her competency.
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024
I understand she's so busy because she's such a great caring doctor so she is a little bit hard to schedule for times you want. She responds quickly on my chart with my questions and concerns and I am very greatful for that.
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024
I'd recommend Dr Kruse to everyone. She is caring and helpful and responds very quickly to my questions and in commenting on test results.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024
Dr. Kruse has been amazing. I appreciate all of her care. She is truly a great oncologist.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024
Dr. Kruse is awesome.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024
Dr.Kruse is a very kind, empathetic, and knowledgeable provider. I am so pleased to have her as my Oncologist. I have recommended her to many friends and family.
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
Absolutely LOVE Dr. Kruse - she is the BEST!!
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
ALWAYS A GREAT EXPERIENCE , DR.KRUSE AND STAFF ARE OUTSTANDING
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2024
Dr Kruse has always been very knowledgeable, kind and caring. I have complete confidence in her and her abilities!
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
Very happy to have Dr. Kruse as my oncologist.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024
Dr. Kruse listened carefully to my concerns and addressed them systematically and comprehensively during the visit; she was detailed, knowledgeable and proactive to address my health concerns. A wonderful doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
Dr. Kruse really listens and responds to any concerns!
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 was very helpful to me. It was worth the travel from Indianapolis for this consult.
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 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
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 19, 2024
Excellent 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.