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Department General Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

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216.444.3501
Desk:
216.445.0053
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216.636.2908
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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2018

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Advanced Abdominal Wall Reconstructive
Cleveland, OH
2018

Residency - University Hospitals of Cleveland Health System
General Surgery
Cleveland, OH
2017

Medical Education - University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati, OH
2011

Undergraduate - John Carroll University
University Heights, OH
2007

Certifications

  • Surgery - General Surgery
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Clayton Petro, MD.

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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 10/2/2024, Dr. Petro 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. Petro 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:

  • Medtronic plc
  • Advanced Medical Solutions International, LLC

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

194 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 4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

25 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

Dr.Petro & his staff are wonderful. Dr. Petro listened to me & my sister. He's very caring.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

I really love the student doctor and the main doctor that I discussed my medical options with but were professional, yet very down to earth and friendly. They were very thorough and answered all my questions

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Dr Petro is the absolute best.

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Dr Petro office has done a great job in facilitating my appointments

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024

Dr was very nice vervHonest with me let me Make any discussion

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024

Dr Petro is always very attentive and explains in a way you can understand what is going on.

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024

Dr. Petro and his staff very courteous and compassionate.

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024

Dr. Clayton Petro, provided Excellent Expertise and Skillfulness. Also, Dr. Petro is so easy to talk to, compassionate and easy explainer to understand.

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024

Dr. Petro is excellent! The day of my surgery he was wonderful - we had a good conversation and make me feel very relaxed. Everything about my surgery went very well and everyone was kind and helpful! I will highly recommend the Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Petro to everyone.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024

Doctor explained things well

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

Dr Pedro has been a wealth of information and was able to provide the name of my issue rather than just speaking in generalities.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Dr.Petro was very nice and helped understanding the process that I'm getting ready to go thru.

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024

This dr I would recommed!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

There was confusion on my part concerning this appointment. I thought it was to be a virtual visit but was scheduled as in person. However, the team went above and beyond to get me seen by Dr. Petro in the same day. Even though his schedule was not open for virtual visits on that day. Once again the CCF crew surpassed all expectations. Thanks so much folks.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Dr Petro spent the time, always positive and a smile at a time when I needed one.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

Dr. Petro is a compassionate, educated Doctor that is able to communicate in layman's terms.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Dr. Petro went out of his way to fit my procedure into his schedule asap, and made arrangements to do all required testing that very day. It was a long day, but all is done. I appreciated that effort to accommodate my urgent need.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

We are extremely satisfied and confident in the care and abilities of Dr Petro and his entire staff

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

Dr. Petrov was outstanding!

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

Dr Petra was very professional and caring. He answered all my post op questions and concerns.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2024

I found my experience w/ Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Petro and Dr. Petro's team very good thus far! Everyone exceptionally kind and helpful!

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2024

Had a 2:00 PM appointment, nurse arrive 45 minutes later, Doctor arrived at 3:14.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2023

Gloria is always extremely helpful when I call for appointments/questions and Dr Petro is great, he always listens and helps me work towards a resolution to my problems. His surgery in may saved me and now he is helping me figure out what is causing my pain and get it resolved

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023

I was so pleased with my Doctors care and glad I was recommended fo Dr. Petro. His survival staff was phenomenal and so friendly.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

I am amazed that a large hospital like Cleveland Clinic can give the personal care and response as they do. Very pleased with the time and detail Dr Pittman and Dr. Petro gave me. This gave me the opportunity to understand more about the pros and cons of further surgery.

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