Darrell Cass, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.445.7878
- Desk:
- 216.445.5760
- Fax:
- 216.445.1035
Additional Locations
Subspecialty Care for Women's Health
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.445.7878
- Desk:
- 216.445.5760
- Fax:
- 216.445.1035
Treatment & Services
- Department of Pediatric Surgery
- Evaluation/Treatment of Antenatally Diagnosed Congenital Anomalies
- Evaluation/Treatment of Pulmonary Sequestration / CCAM
- Fetal Surgery
- Fundoplication Procedure for Children
- GERD Surgery
- High Risk Pregnancy Care
- Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
- Mediastinal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgeries
- Nissen Fundoplication
- Nuss Procedure / Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum
- Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Pain
- Antenatally Diagnosed Anomalies
- Appendicitis
- Birth Defects
- Chiari Malformation
- Congenital Anomalies
- Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of the Lung (CCAM)
- Duodenal Atresia
- Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Tract
- Gastroschisis
- Germ Cell Tumors
- Hernias
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Malrotation of Intestine
- Mediastinal Tumor
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- Omphalocele
- Ovarian Cysts
- Pectus Carinatum
- Pectus Excavatum
- Pediatric Neonatal Disorders
- Pediatric Rare Cancer and Blood Disease Program
- Pheochromocytoma
- Pulmonary Nodules
- Pulmonary Sequestration
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Short Bowel Syndrome in Children
- Testicular Torsion
- Thyroid Nodule
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula
- Undescended Testicles
- Vascular Malformations
- Von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHL)
- Wilms' Tumor
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View All PlansAbout Darrell Cass, MD
Dr. Cass serves as Director of Fetal Surgery. He was former faculty in the Departments of Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Cass was Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Texas Children's Fetal Center; one of only 3 centers in the world to perform successful open fetal surgery for life-threatening fetal malformations (CCAM and sacrococcygeal teratoma). Dr. Cass is a pediatric general and thoracic surgeon with particular expertise in fetal treatments and the surgical care and management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), lung malformations (CCAM, CPAM, sequestration), esophageal atresia, ECMO, omphalocele, chest wall deformities (i.e. pectus excavatum), minimally invasive surgery, newborn surgical conditions, and ovarian disorders. Dr. Cass is a former NIH-funded research investigator for study of scarless fetal tissue repair and fetal vascular wall healing.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2017
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Baylor College of Medicine
Pediatric Surgery
Houston,
TX
2001
Residency - University of California San Francisco Medical Center
General Surgery
San Francisco,
CA
1999
Medical Education - David Geffen School of Medicine @ UCLA
Los Angeles,
CA
1991
Additional Training
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Fetal Surgery and Fetal Wound Healing Research: University of California, San Francisco 1994-1994, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 1995-1997
Professional Highlights
- Executive Board, North American Fetal Treatment Network
- Surgical Director of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Texas Children's Hospital
- Chair, Program Committee, International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society
Certifications
- Surgery - General Surgery
- Surgery - Pediatric Surgery
Specialty Interests
Fetal Surgery, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, CCAM, Congenital Lung Malformations
Awards & Honors
- Valedictorian, Agoura High School, Agoura Hills, CA, 1982
- Los Angeles County Medical Association Scholarship, Los Angeles, CA, 1982
- Varsity Letterman Stanford University Baseball Team, 1982-1986
- Borun and Church Scholarships, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 1986-1991
- Alpha Omega Alpha, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 1990
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Award, 1995
- Best paper, American College of Surgeons, South Texas Chapter, 2000, 2001
- Vandenberge-Storz Award for best paper by a young investigator, International Fetal Medicine and SurgerySociety, 2001
- Lyndon Baines Johnson Research Award, American Heart Association, Texas Affiliate, 2003
- Molecular Surgeon Research Achievement Award, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, 2003
- H Magazine, 2009, 2015
- "Our Best Doctors,” Houstonia Magazine, 2013
- Best Doctor in America, 2006-2018
- "Year Best", Houston Medical Journal, 2008
- "Top Doctor,” US News and World Report, 2012
- "Top Doctor," Houstonia Magazine 2017
- "Best of the Best," Houston Chronicle, 2016 (awardedto small number of doctors and 2 pediatric surgeons in Houston)
Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- Fellow, Surgical Section, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Member, International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society
- Member, American Pediatric Surgical Association
- Member, Society of University Surgeons
- Member, Association for Academic Surgery
Research & Publications
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Explains | 4.8 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Time Spent with Patient | 4.5 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
21 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 14, 2024
Dr Cass is awesome
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2024
Dr Cass is very detailed and goes above and beyond to ensure he explains everything in a way that can easily be absorbed
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
I am very thankful to all of the doctors who cared for my child. They kept me thoroughly informed on every process and procedure and took excellent care of my child.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024
Dr. Cass was great to work with. His expertise brought clarity and treatment options to a difficult situation. Our family Is grateful to him and his team for helping our daughter.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024
Everything was amazing. Dr. Cass, was the best, and so was his team.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024
Will always recommend Dr. Cass
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024
Dr Cass is awesome
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
Dr. Cass and his team is amazing!
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2024
Dr was 40 minutes late, nobody checked on us while waiting in stuffy room. After Dr came in, stopped mid exam to answer cell phone and left exam for 10 minutes. Seemed distracted and uninterested in my child. Acted like we were putting him out for the exam the HE insisted we have as a "follow up" but actually did nothing for us. What a waste of time and money.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Dr Cass did a great job of explaining the issues and the recommended treatment. Very informative and easy to understand.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
Dr. Cass was amazing and gave us great information at a level we could understand.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024
Dr Cass and his team are amazing!
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
Doctor cass is amazing! He saved my daughters life ( literally) along with the other doctors and nurses.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
Highly highly recommend dr. Cass!
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
I'm beyond thankful for dr. Cass and his team. Along with all the nurses and staff!
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024
Dr. Cass was incredible! Made myself and my daughter feel at ease. The surgery went as expected without any complications. My daughter healed well and Dr. Cass was prompt with his responses to my questions throughout. I would recommend his care to anyone!
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023
The best Doctor
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023
Everything was excellent until after my son had his surgery no one returned any of my calls that I made to Dr. Cass' office.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023
Dr. Cass treated my daughter's situations with tact & respect. My daughter is 15 & hated that the dr. is male, but his treatment was so respectful that she was eventually at ease.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023
Dr. Cass is amazing!! Very attentive and answered all questions without acting like we were bothering him.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023
We are so lucky to have Dr. Cass!