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Department Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.7000
Desk:
216.444.6513
Fax:
216.444.6305

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • Esophageal Band Ligation
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Hydrogen Breath Test
  • Polypectomy
  • Pouch Center
  • Pouchoscopy
  • Therapeutic Endoscopy
  • Variceal Band Ligation
View all 11 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Collagenous Colitis
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diarrhea
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Microscopic Colitis
  • Ulcerative Colitis
View all 6 Specialties +
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Biography

About Jean-Paul Achkar, MD

Jean-Paul Achkar, MD, is a Staff Physician in the Department of Gastroenterology of the Digestive Disease Center, located on the Main Campus of Cleveland Clinic. From 2002 to 2007, he served as Director of the Cleveland Clinic Gastroenterology Fellowship Program. He is certified in gastroenterology by the National Board of Examiners, and his specialty interests include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Dr. Achkar received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He also conducted his internship and residency in internal medicine at University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Western Reserve University, where he served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. He then went on to conduct his fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he was Chief Fellow.

He is principal or co-investigator in several research trials that have been published in leading peer-reviewed journals. He has also contributed chapters to several medical textbooks in his field. He is the recipient of research awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Cleveland Clinic, GlaxoSmithKline Institute for Digestive Health and the American College of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Achkar has also received the Physician of the Year Award from the Gastroenterology Department of Cleveland Clinic, the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America Premier Physician Award, two Senior Fellow Teaching Awards, and the American College of Gastroenterology Governors Award for Best Scientific Paper. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1998

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Pittsburgh, PA
1998

Residency - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH
1995

Internship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH
1992

Medical Education - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland, OH
1991

Undergraduate - Tufts University
Biology and French
Boston, MA
1987

Professional Highlights

  • National Institutes of Health K23 Grant Award for Genetic Studies in Crohn’s Disease

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Specialty Interests

Crohn's Disease, IBD including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis

Awards & Honors

  • Physician of the Year Award, Gastroenterology Department, Cleveland Clinic
  • Premier Physician Award, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
  • Two Senior Fellow Teaching Awards
  • Governors Award for Best Scientific Paper, American College of Gastroenterology

Memberships

  • Chair, Educational Affairs Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
  • Board member, Northeast Ohio Chapter Board of Trustees, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
  • American Gastroenterological Association
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Jean-Paul Achkar, MD.

(Disclaimer: This search is powered by PubMed, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with Cleveland Clinic.)

Industry Relationships

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 8/21/2024, Dr. Achkar 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.

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

219 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
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

48 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024

Dr. Achkar is very understanding and I know he is listening to me.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024

The staff got back to me the same day about a question about an appointment, and Dr Achkar personally got back to me via text at 9pm. I am thankful for his promptness, but more Importantly I hope his work life balance is doing ok.

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Experience was good. Dr. Achkar was engaging and answered all of our questions.

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

Had to wait months before seeing Dr. ACHKAR.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

Dr. Achkar is exceptional in all regards.

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024

I love having Dr Achkar for my Dr. I have already recommended him to ther people with Crohns .

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

Dr Achkar is a great gastro doctor. I have been with him many years and wouldn't want to have any other doctor.

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024

Dr. Achkar is the best !

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024

Dr. Achkar is an excellent doctor.

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024

The doctor was experienced and knowledgeable and that is why I chose him. He showed little to no interest In me as an individual. He seemed exceedingly pressed for time and conducted the interview in a way that maximized the amount of information he could obtain from me in the shortest amount of time.

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024

Dr. Achkar is the best dr I have because he is the smartest dr I have. His attention to detail is excellent. The care he provides is exceptional.

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024

The video visit was convenient but I would rather see Dr. Achkar in person.

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024

Dr Achkar is excellent in his knowledge and a very caring person who intently listens to your questions

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024

Dr Achkar and scheduler made sure I was able to get future appointments I needed

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

He's an excellent caring kind knowledgeable physician and got to the root of the problem by asking me questions

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

Dr. Achkar has been my gastroenterologist for 25 years and I've always felt that he listens to and answers my question, includes my concerns when planning treatment, and spends the time needed to answer my questions. I never feel rushed or dismissed.

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

Dr. Ashur was thorough in his explanations and approach to how to handle the situation. Took his time to think about how to approach treatment.

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024

Dr Achkar listens, asks great questions, makes you feel extremely important snd he truly cares about you. Recommend him to everyone

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024

He's a great Dr highly respect him and trust his judgement.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

Dr. Achkar, and staff are always very helpful and efficient

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Dr. Ashkar listens very well to what you say. I appreciate the time he spends with me over the telemedicine call.

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

I've worked under Dr. Achkar's care for almost 20 years, and he is the reason I am in good shape today! He Is thorough and always makes sure he Is helping me be proactive about my health.

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Dr. Jean Paul Achkar has always been very professional, patient and has always showed genuine concern towards me and my husband.

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Awesome doctor

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Dr Achkar is amazing. He listens and is very knowledgeable and compassionate.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

After seeing three doctors (who left their practice in the Cleveland Clinic Functional Medicine and my primary gastroenterologist before them), Dr. Achkar is a blessing. All the above are very true of Dr. Achkar. Only one of the Function Medicine doctors would have scored around a 4. The other two not even a 1.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

No video staff was required. I have a lot of hope that Dr. Achkar will help me feel better soon. This has been a long tiring road for me and my family. He is very patient, kind, and understanding and listens to me. I appreciate that and hope to feel better. He certainly is an asset to your hospital.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

Love dr ashkar

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2024

I am a new patient. So it takes a while to schedule until all my documents from other doctors to reach clinic. After that Cleveland clinic has been vey great in accepting me as a patient. Thank you.

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2024

Dr Jean-Paul Achkar is very nice professional answers my questions in a layman's term I understand He's very thorough and explains my concerns and options for treatment very well Thank you Doc!!

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2024

Both Dr's Achkar and Maruggi took time to read my PCP and my own reports of my condition before they interviewed me and suggested a care plan. I sought them out for a higher level of care and I believe I got it.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

I have never had any trouble contacting Dr.Achkar. Nor have I had any problem scheduling an appointment.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

I have been with Dr.Achkar for 24 years. I wouldn't think of going to anyone else. He is courteous and even if you don't agree with something (like getting another colonoscopy) he will explain to you why and when he is done I always agree with him

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

I have never had a bad experience with Dr.Achkar

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

I really appreciate Dr. Ashkar.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

He is such a great doctor, great bed side manners!

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

Dr. Achkar and team took excellent care of me.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024

Very impressed with doctor

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

I've been with J P Achkar since 2001. He's THE BEST!

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

Dr Achkar has been my gastro doctor for years. I trust his knowledge and care he gives me.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024

I really like the plan that the doctor set up for me and normally they don't give me any insight into what will happen in the future, but setting a plan with me helps me feel more confident

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024

Dr Achkar, Dr Timko and Tianna ate always so helpful and patient

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024

Not only is Dr Achkar so knowledgeable but he is one of the most compassionate medical professionals I've come across

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

Dr. Achkar and staff are excellent!I'm so fortunate to have found them!

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023

Very good doctor

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023

Truly one of the best doctors and teams that the Cleveland Clinic has.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023

Dr. Ackhar and his team are first rate! Perfect experience.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023

Dr Achkar is a wonderful Dr. He answers my questions and is very understanding of my needs as a patient.

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