James Ulchaker, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.444.5600
- Desk:
- 216.445.1786
- Fax:
- 216.636.4492
Additional Locations
Urology
Beachwood Family Health Center
26900 Cedar Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5600
- Desk:
- 216.445.1786
- Fax:
- 216.636.4492
Urology
Independence Family Health Center
5001 Rockside Road
Independence, OH 44131
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5600
- Desk:
- 216.445.1786
- Fax:
- 216.636.4492
Urology
Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
33100 Cleveland Clinic Blvd.
Avon, OH 44011
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5600
- Desk:
- 216.445.1786
- Fax:
- 216.636.4492
Treatment & Services
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate
- Radical Cystectomy
- Radical Prostatectomy
- Urology
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPH)
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged Prostate/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Facts About Bladder Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
Insurance
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View All PlansEducation & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1997
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Urology
Cleveland,
OH USA
1997
Medical School - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1991
Undergraduate - Baldwin Wallace College
Berea,
OH USA
1987
Professional Highlights
- President, Ohio Urological Society
Certifications
- Urology
Specialty Interests
Bladder cancer, enlarged prostate/benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, photoselective vaporization of the prostate, elevated PSA
Awards & Honors
America's Best Doctors, 2007
Innovations & Patents
- Collaboration with BioLitec: Improvements in laser technology for BPH -- investigations current and ongoing
Memberships
- President, Ohio Urological Society
- Chair, Young Urologists Committee, American Urological Association
- Past-President, Cleveland Urological Society
- Health Policy Committee, North Central Section, American Urological Association
- Advisor, Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Research & Publications
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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 12/30/2017, Dr. Ulchaker 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. Ulchaker receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- ForTec 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.
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334 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Listens | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
Knows Medical History | 4.8 | |
Time Spent with Patient | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
11 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 14, 2018
3 tests were suggested. I had to ask for details. They were skimmed over. I never learned the purpose of these 3 tests. The doctor seemed to avoid all that type of information.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2018
I am very pleased with DR. Ulchaker's care and attention to my problems. In fact it is easier and actually more timely in getting to him that to my 'primary physician'
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2018
Dr. Ulchaker is a excellent doctor. I am extremely pleased to have him as my physician.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2018
It should be noted. I live in Pittsburgh. I traveled 250 miles to see Dr. Ulchaker. If necessary, I would have traveled 2,500 miles.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2018
It would be unrealistic for staff to provide the same level of care, concern and courtesy as the physician in question. Having said that, I again want to reemphasize that the staff was very good.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2017
Very kind physician. Friendly excellent at his work.
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2017
The path of treatment for my condition was explained well.
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2017
Dr. Ulchaker explained the options for further treatment and allowed me to make a decision thereon.
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2017
Gave me very good advice
Reviewed on May 1, 2017
Dr. Ulchecker has always been efficient, to the point and caring about my treatment.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2017
Experience was all good