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Department Radiation 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:
216.444.5571
Desk:
216.445.9465
Fax:
216.445.1068
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Brachytherapy
  • Intra Vascular Radiation Therapy
  • Prostate Brachytherapy
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Radiotherapy
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Restenosis
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Biography

About Jay Ciezki, MD

Jay Ciezki, MD, is a Staff member of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Cleveland Clinic. He is also a Staff member of the Department of Cell Biology at Cleveland Clinic. He is board-certified in radiology oncology.

Dr. Ciezki received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisc. After medical school, he completed his residency and fellowship in brachytherapy at Cleveland Clinic. His clinical interests include brachytherapy, prostate cancer and genitourinary oncology.

He is a long-time member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, the American College of Radiology, the American Brachytherapy Society and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

In addition to his clinical and research interests, Dr. Ciezki has co-invented and patented an intravascular radiation delivery device. Other patents of Dr. Ciezki’s include the Catheter with Swivel Tip and the Swivel Tip Assembly.

He is a frequent contributor to professional medical journals, including Urology and the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, and Physics. He has contributed several poster presentations, keynote addresses and podium presentations to medical communities across the nation.

Dr. Ciezki is author of various web documents for OncoLink, including “The Electronic Case of the Month,” published in 1994. He has been a member of the Radiation Safety Committee at Cleveland Clinic since 1998.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1996

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Advanced Radiation Oncology
Cleveland, OH USA
1996

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Radiation Oncology
Cleveland, OH USA
1995

Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Pre-Radiation Oncology
Cleveland, OH USA
1992

Medical Education - Medical College of Wisconsin
MD
Milwaukee, WI USA
1991

Undergraduate - Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical School Program
Milwaukee, WI USA
1988

Certifications

  • Radiology - Radiation Oncology

Specialty Interests

Brachytherapy, Radiation Therapy, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer, Intravascular Brachy Therapy

Awards & Honors

  • Fellow, American College or Radiology

Innovations & Patents

  • Ciezki JP, Jung EJ, inventors. Cleveland Clinic and Navius Corporation, assignees. Intravascular radiation delivery device. U.S. patent no. 6077213; June 20, 2000.
  • Ciezki JP, Jung EJ, inventors. Cleveland Clinic and Navius Corporation, assignees. Intravascular radiation delivery device. US patent no. 6033357; March 7, 2000. 
  • Jung EJ, Savage J, Ciezki JP, Tuzcu EM, inventors. Cleveland Clinic and Endosonics Corporation, assignees. Swivel tip assembly and catheter using same. U.S. patent no. 6290693; issued September 18, 2001. 
  • Ciezki JP, Lee EJ, Jung EJ, Tuzcu EM, Weinhous M, Savage J, inventors. Cleveland Clinic and Endosonics Corporation, assignees. Intravascular radiation delivery device. U.S. patent no. 6309339; issued October 30, 2001. 
  • Ciezki JP, Hafeli U, Bleam D, inventors. Cleveland Clinic and Jomed Inc., assignees. Method and apparatus for intravascular brachytherapy treatment planning. U.S. patent no. 6494835; issued December 17, 2002. 
  • Ciezki JP, Jung EJ. Cleveland Clinic. Catheter with swivel tip. U.S. patent no. 6,387,035 B1; issued May 14, 2002.  
  • Ciezki JP, inventor. Cleveland Clinic. Intravascular radiation delivery device. U.S. patent no. 6626816; issued September 30, 2003. 
  • Ciezki JP, Jung EJ, Lee EJ, Tuzcu EM, Savage JD, Weinhous MS, inventors. Cleveland Clinic and Volcano Therapeutics, Inc. Intravascular radiation delivery device. U.S. Patent no. 6,725,081 B2; issued April 20, 2004.
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Jay Ciezki, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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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 6/27/2023, Dr. Ciezki 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.

Royalty Payments. Dr. Ciezki receives or has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:

  • Isoray Medical, 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

171 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
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 5
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

27 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023

Dr. Ciezki is wonderful he is so easy to to talk to and explains everythin in detail, listens patienty and answers every question with heart and kindness . Thank you for having him on staff., Just wish his office was closer to Aurora.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023

Dr. Cieszki is awesome. So kind and informative. Answered all my questions . So glad I was able to meet with him in person to extend my thanks for his great care!!

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

By far the best Doctor I've ever hadSimply the best

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023

Very nice visit. Dr. Was very caring

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023

Great Doctor

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023

Dr. Ciezki was great. He was very knowledgeable, but didn't talk above your head. Very easygoing and approachable. Explained things in a very through and easy to understand manner. Was very patient and took time to answer my questions. He put me at ease, and I am confident in Dr. Ciezki performing my procedure. Honestly, I couldn't ask for a better Radiologist.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023

My Doctor gave me all my options and discussed them in detail so I was able to pick out the best option for my treatment. Very professional and relaxing.

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2023

He's simply the best doctor I've ever had

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2023

Great Doctor!

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2023

Dr Ciezki is the BEST

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023

Jay Ciezki was Excellent. What a Phenomenal Physician and Person.

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023

Dr. Parker and Dr. Ciezki are fantastic!

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2023

Doctor was very thorough with explaining the procedure he will be performing

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023

He was the eighth doctor that we consulted with, and it could not have gone any better than it did. We have finally arrived at what we can do about our medical condition and could not be happier. Dr. Ciezke was excellent in every way.

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023

Awesome doctor, very forthright; no sugar-coating

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023

Dr. Cieszki is just plain great!

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2023

Dr. C was extremely informative, kind, and attentive. He seems to be a leader in his field too which inspires confidence

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023

Listened well, answered questions, made me feel more at ease of options for care. Much better than referring physician

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023

Dr. Ciezki is the best of the best. A true professional.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2023

Dr. C was great!

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023

Dr CIEZKI was very responsive to all my inquiries.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2023

Excellent experience all round. Dr. Ciezki explained what was going to happen so well, that I had very few questions.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2023

Dr was thorough and answered all of my questions. My wifd and I were very impressed with is expertise and compassion.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2023

Extfemely happy with care received by the doctors and staff at the CC.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023

Dr. Ciezki was more than professional; and courteous, he was friendly.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022

We ended up having a phone visit because the video system wasn't working right. The doctor discussed my PSA and where I am at the moment with my test results and everything seem to be going good for me so I'm thankful that I had the doctor was polite and answered all my questions

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2022

Doctor was anazing

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