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Title Director, Graduate Medical Education and Designated Institutional Official
Department Colorectal Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abdominal Perineal Resection
  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Anorectal Fistula Treatment
  • Anorectal Surgery
  • Anoscopy
  • Cancer Center
  • Colectomy
  • Colon Resection Surgery
  • Colon Surgery
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer Prevention
  • Colorectal Cancer Research
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies
  • Colorectal Cancer Treatment
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Colostomy
  • Consultation for Complicated Colon and Rectal Disease
  • Fecal Diversion
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Ileoanal Pouch
  • Ileoscopy
  • Ileostomy
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Intestinal Stomas
  • J-Pouch Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Abdominal Perineal Resection
  • Laparoscopic Colectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Fecal Diversion
  • Laparoscopic Ileocolectomy
  • Laparoscopic J-pouch Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Proctosigmoidectomy
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery for Digestive Diseases
  • Laparoscopy
  • Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+) Health
  • Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Mucosal Ulcerative Colitis Medical Management
  • Pediatric Total Abdominal Colectomy
  • Pelvic Pouch Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
  • Polypectomy
  • Pouch Center
  • Pouchoscopy
  • Proctectomy
  • Rectal Cancer Surgery
  • Rectal Prolapse Surgery
  • Rectal Surgery
  • Rectal-Sparing Operations for Carcinoma of the Rectum
  • Rectum Reoperative Abdominopelvic Surgery
  • Re-Do Rectal Surgery
  • Reoperation Surgery
  • Reoperative Abdominal Surgery
  • Reoperative Pelvic Surgery
  • Resection of Rectal Diseases
  • Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
  • Rubber Band Ligation Of Hemorrhoids
  • Second Opinion
  • Sphincter Sparing Surgery
  • Stoma Surgery
  • Strictureplasty
  • Surgery for Carcinoma of the Colon
  • Surgery for Crohn's Disease
  • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
  • Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
  • Total Abdominal Colectomy
  • Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM)
  • Treatment for Anal Fissure
  • Treatment for Anal Fistula
  • Ulcerative Colitis Medical Management
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abdominal Abscess
  • Adenomas
  • Adenomatous Polyps
  • Anal Abscesses
  • Anal Cancer
  • Anal Fissures
  • Anal Fistula
  • Anal Itching
  • Anal Pain
  • Anorectal Disease
  • Anorectal Fistula
  • Benign Anorectal Disease
  • Cancer
  • Cancer of the Anus
  • Carcinoma of the Colon
  • Carcinoma of the Large Bowel
  • Carcinoma of the Small Bowel
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colon Diseases
  • Colon Polyps
  • Colonic Neoplasia
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Colovaginal Fistula
  • Colovesical Fistula
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enterocutaneous Fistula
  • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
  • Genital Warts
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Intestinal Fistula
  • Large Bowel Cancer
  • Large Intestine Cancer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Rectal Abscess
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Small Bowel Cancer
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stoma Related Problems
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Volvulus
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Biography

About Jeremy Lipman, MD

Dr. Lipman is a colorectal surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic where he also serves as Director of Graduate Medical Education and Designated Institutional Official. He is an Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and Professor of Surgery in the Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. He holds the James E. Sampliner, MD Endowed Chair in Surgical Education.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston College and his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his General Surgery Residency at Case Western Reserve University and did a Colorectal Surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he received the Outstanding Clinical Fellow Award. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He received his Masters in Health Professions Education in 2019.

Before coming to the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Lipman practiced at MetroHealth Medical Center where he was the Director of Surgical Education, Associate Program Director for the General Surgery Residency and Clerkship Director for the medical student surgical rotation.

He holds leadership positions on committees of national organizations. He has published peer-reviewed articles on colorectal surgery and education and serves as a reviewer for journals.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2016

Education & Fellowships

Graduate School - University of Illinois
Chicago, IL
2019

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Colorectal Surgery
Cleveland, OH
2010

Residency - University Hospitals Case Medical Center
General Surgery
Cleveland, OH
2009

Medical Education - Drexel University College of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
2004

Undergraduate - Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
1999

Certifications

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery - General Surgery

Specialty Interests

Cancer of the colon, rectum and anus, Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, Laparoscopic colorectal surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Sphincter preservation surgery, J pouch creation, Ostomy reversal, Benign anorectal diseases

Awards & Honors

  • 2018-2024 "Best Doctor," Cleveland Magazine
  • 2015-2024 Top Doctors in America List
  • 2019-2024 Outstanding Preceptor of Clerkship Students
  • 2019 Academy of Master Surgeon Educators Induction, American College of Surgeons
  • 2016 Association for Surgical Education, Philip J. Wolfson Outstanding Teacher Award
  • 2015 Academy of Clerkship Directors Induction, Association for Surgical Education
  • 2015 Alpha Omega Alpha
  • 2014 Kaiser-Permanente Award for Excellence in Teaching
  • 2013 Surgical Education Research Foundation Fellowship
  • 2013-2019, 2024 Scholarship in Teaching Award from Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine
  • 2012 Faculty Teaching Award for Department of Surgery – Case Western Surgery Residency
  • 2010 Outstanding Clinical Fellow Award Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Colorectal Surgery
  • 2009 Debra J. Graham Teaching Award
  • 2009 Administrative Chief General Surgery Resident
  • 2008 Michael W.L Guarderer Award for best resident in Pediatric Surgery
  • 2007, 2008 Junior Resident Teaching Award Case Western Surgery Residency
  • 2004 Donald R. Cooper, MD Award for Excellence in Surgery - Drexel University, College of Medicine
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 8/7/2024, Dr. Lipman 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.

Fiduciary Role. Dr. Lipman serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:

  • Association for Surgical Education, 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

75 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
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 4.2
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

18 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024

The nurse of my doctor office she is very excellent nurse

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024

This doctor are one of the best or he's the best in Cleveland Clinic organization

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024

Excellent doctor, very kind and very detailed.

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

Dr. Lipman was very caring and professional and very easy to talk to about my daughter's medical issues.

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

Great experience all around. In early and out with confidence. Couldn't ask for better from the Nurses. Dr. Lippman is great. His confidence has helped me a lot during this whole process.

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2024

Very satisfied with my visit with Dr. Lipman. He listened, he explained pros and cons of surgery, different surgical methods, etc. Should make my decision easier. His explanation will also give me peace of mind knowing what to expect if I decide to hold off for awhile.

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Dr Lipman has a wonderful manner about him and a great focus on my need to understand the procedures I am to undergo.

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Dr lipman is great

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Dr. Lipman is an excellent doctor. The appointment was good and the staff was caring and professional. I would recommend Dr. Lipman to anyone that needs a doctor in that field of care. Thank you Dr. Lipman, you was professional, caring, listened to our concerns and made us feel comfortable and easy to talk to.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

I will definitely recommend Dr. Lipman

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2024

Dr. Lipman has a somewhat stoic manner. Got a half smile out of him.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

The provider never check to see if everything was healing properly at the time of office visit

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

Dr Lipman is extremely professional. He will voice his concerns while at the same time listen to mine. He explains everything In a way you can understand.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

The experience was very well. They were actually running behind so my video visit ended up being an actual phone call. Dr. Lipman called me up himself and it was a very good experience.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023

Dr Lipman is a true professional.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023

Dr. Lipman has great bedside manners. He made an otherwise uncomfortable visit very easy.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Dr. Lipman was great.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

I really like Dr. Lipman's expertise. He respects his patients and is very approachable.

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