G. Jay Bishop, MD
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Treatment & Services
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Vascular Medicine Section
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G. Jay Bishop, MD, is co-Associate Section Head of Vascular Medicine and a specialist in blood vessel disorders in the Section of Vascular Medicine in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Vascular Medicine and is certified as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation. Dr. Bishop sees patients at Cleveland Clinic main campus and the Avon Richard E. Jacobs, Twinsburg and Willoughby health centers.
Specialty Interests: New oral anticoagulants, adverse effects of anticoagulants, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, blood clots, hypercoagulable states (thrombophilia), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, thrombosis in unusual locations, inferior vena cava filters, general vascular medicine, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), unusual vascular disorders, including erythromelalgia, pernio, lymphedema and lipedema
Experience: Dr. Bishop has over 20 years’ experience in the diagnosis and management of all types of blood vessel disorders and diseases, including blood clots, peripheral artery disease and atherosclerosis. His expertise includes skin and wound debridement and noninvasive vascular testing. Dr. Bishop established the vascular medicine program at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hamot Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute in Erie, Pa., in 2014.
Success Rates: The Section of Vascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic is one of the most active vascular medicine programs in the United States. Our specialists treat patients with a wide variety of vascular problems, including all forms of arterial, venous, and lymphatic disorders; thrombotic disorders and hypercoagulable states. They also provide wound care and management of risk factors for heart and vascular disease and are experts in the use of the new oral anticoagulants (blood thinners). The Section of Vascular Medicine offers specialty clinics for patients with various disorders, including fibromuscular dysplasia and lymphedema and subspecialty care such as retrieval of inferior vena cava filters and endovenous laser ablation (minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins). Success rates for specific procedures are available at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx
Education: Dr. Bishop began his medical career as a medic in the US Air Force while working toward his undergraduate degree at the University of New Hampshire. After serving in the Air Force for four years and completing his bachelor’s degree in philosophy, he earned his medical degree with highest honors from Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica, West Indies. Dr. Bishop completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh Pa., where he was named chief medical resident during his final year of training. He was in private practice in internal medicine for more than 20 years before transitioning to full time vascular medicine in 2014. He was appointed to the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2019.
Publications and Speaking: Dr. Bishop was a contributing author to the Society for Vascular Medicine’s Pulmonary Embolus Toolkit and co-editor of the
Society’s Peripheral Artery Disease Toolkit and was the lead author on a paper published in 2019 in Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. He has presented at the Society for Vascular Medicine (SVM) Annual Sessions, speaking on treatments for vascular and lymphatic diseases and has made numerous local and regional presentations on these and other vascular topics.
Dr. Bishop is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the Society for Vascular Medicine (SVM). He serves on multiple SVM committees and currently is a member of the SVM Board of Trustees.
About Dr. Bishop: “It’s been said that if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life. I truly found my passion in life when I was fortunate enough to specialize in vascular medicine. This specialty allows me to engage with patients on a daily basis and help them navigate through their vascular problems as their advocate and vascular care specialist. I see patients with a wide variety of vascular diseases, and my general internal medicine background provides me with a great fund of resources to augment their vascular care. Seeing patients on a daily basis provides me with both intellectual stimulation and the satisfaction of helping patients through their vascular medical journey.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Bishop enjoys spending time with his family, coaching high school hockey, boating on Lake Erie and volunteering in his local community on several non-profit boards. He also serves as a town councilman for his community.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2019
Education & Fellowships
Residency - St. Francis Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Pittsburgh,
PA USA
1991
Medical Education - Ross University School of Medicine
Portsmouth,
Dominica
1988
Undergraduate - University of New Hampshire
Philosophy/Chemistry
Durham,
NH USA
1984
Additional Training
- Vascular Interpretation
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Certifications
- Vascular Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
New oral anticoagulants, adverse effects of anticoagulants, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, blood clots, hypercoagulable states (thrombophilia), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, thrombosis in unusual locations, inferior vena cava filters, general vascular medicine, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), unusual vascular disorders, including erythromelalgia, pernio, lymphedema and lipedema
Awards & Honors
- Best Doctors in America
- Community Based Teaching Preceptor Award, American College of Physicians
- Robert S. Bergson Outstanding Faculty Member Award, University of Buffalo
- Off-service Faculty of the Year, UPMC Hamot
Research & Publications
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As of 3/7/2023, Dr. Bishop 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. Bishop 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:
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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150 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
30 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 8, 2023
Always a positive visit with Dr. Bishop !!!
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2023
Dr. Bishop is always very personable and knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2023
I wish all of my doctors were like Dr Bishop!
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023
Wonderful doctor. Very easy to relate too!
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023
Dr Bishop is such a caring doctor. I always feel taken care of and never hesitate to ask questions.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2023
Excellent provider. One of the best I have ever seen.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023
Dr.Bishop is the most wonderful physician I have come across in all these years of systemic disease. He was some hope. His bedside manner in above and beyond. Takes his time with you very very thurogh.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Very pleased with Dr. Bishop. He was very attentive and thorough
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Dr. Bishop is AMAZING! He went above and beyond any of my expectations!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Never have to wait to see the doctor. One time per schedule.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Dr. Bishop talked through all my questions and went way beyond to help me with overall care. Dr. Bishop spent time to understand information for care provided by another hospital. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Bishop and highly recommend him.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023
Dr. Bishop is an amazing Dr and person and I am blessed that I was referred to him for treatment. He truly cares about me, my well being and my family and asks about them every visit. He is a pleasure to see at my 6 month checkups.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022
Dr. Bishop is world-class. I can't thank him enough for his level of care... Besides being directly responsible for saving my toes from amputation, he showed me a very high level of care and concern and I am very appreciative to him.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2022
Dr. Bishop is thorough, kind and understanding.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2022
Dr Bishop was respectful, professional, and yet friendly. He put me at ease and showed concern for me as a whole person, not just as a medical problem that needed to be addressed.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022
The fellow that dr bishop has needs to learn to talk to patients with compassion. She has no manner ..very unprofessional! Dr bishop himself is a very compassionate dr ..one of nicest I have meet ..but his fellow sucks !!!!! Get rid of her now !
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022
Dr bishop is great ...his fellow on other hand is not a good person !
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022
We are very lucky to have Dr. Bishop as our doctor. Incredibly skilled, thoughtful, responsive and professional.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022
Dr. Bishop is a very kind doctor. He makes you feel at ease and he is so interested in your stroke recovery.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2022
Dr. Bishop offered to come in early or see me at his lunch time if I could not get an appointment.
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2022
Dr. Bishop is a very friendly and kind person. He takes the time to answer questions and encourages me to continue to do what is necessary to stay well. I think I am lucky to be is patient because he is a great doctor.
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2022
Excellent person and healthcare provider.
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2022
Very patient and attentive Dr. I would and have recommended him.
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2022
Dr. Bishop is a world-class physician. We were very impressed.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2022
Dr Bishop was incredibly understanding and listened to me. As usual!
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2022
Dr. Bishop was great.
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2022
One of the most personable doctor I've ever had. Great bedside manners. I would highly recommend him to others requiring his expertise.
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2022
A very positive, caring physician who provided good explanations and took all the time that was necessary.
Reviewed on May 24, 2022
Dr.Bishop was excellent in explaining my condition of lipodema and advising me about how to handle it. He was caring and friendly.
Reviewed on May 19, 2022
I'm impressed that Dr. Bishop on both my visits to him (over a year apart) was very familiar with my case. He certainly read all that had happened with me health wise since my last visit. He showed concern and discussed how I'm managing my health issues. Very nice man and informed doctor!