Mary Rensel, MD

Appointed
1992

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Neuroimmunology
Cleveland, OH
1998

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurology
Cleveland, OH
1996

Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH
1993

Medical Education - Medical College of Ohio at Toledo
Toledo, OH
1992

Undergraduate - Gannon University
Biology
Erie, PA
1988

Additional Training

• Quality as Value in Healthcare: What do current changes mean? 11/1/12
• Resonant Leadership: Creating Sustainable Leaders Through Mindfulness, Hope & Compassion, 9/11/12
• Middle East Cultural Competence: Culture, Patient Care and Working Relationships
• The Business of Healthcare, 10/12/11
• Foundations of Healthcare Communication for Physicians, 9/13/11
• Investigator Human Subject Research Education track 2/17/10
• Cleveland Clinic Staff Mentorship training 1/ 2010
• Palatucci Patient Advocacy training 1/2011
• Engaging Women Leaders: Setting Your Goals , 3/3/09
• The Science and Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine , San Diego, CA 11/16-21/08
• Using Sharepoint CCA 7/24/08
• Situational Leadership CCA 7/1/08
• Tools and Tips for Information Management , 10/21/08
• Patient Experience Within the Revenue Cycle, 11/25/08
• Writing Educational Objectives, Cleveland Clinic, 2006
• What the CEO Wants you to Know: Building Business Acumen, Physician Leadership University, Cleveland Clinic, 2006
• Process Improvement, Physician Leadership University, Cleveland Clinic, 2006
• Essentials of Clinical Teaching and Assessment Retreat, Cleveland Clinic, 2006
• Biostatics and Statistical Computing, Cleveland Clinic, 2002
• Research Methods Module I, Clinical Epidemiology, Cleveland Clinic, 2002
• Human Research Subjects Protection Training, Cleveland Clinic, 2002

Professional Highlights

• Network of Pediatric MS Centers Steering Committee
• Director of Pediatric MS,  Mellen Center
• Director of Wellness, Mellen Center
• Principal Investigator of Clinical trials
• President of Women's Professional Staff Association 2017-2019
• International Pediatric MS Study Group 2011- Present

Certifications

• Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology

Specialty Interests

Adult Multiple Sclerosis, Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis, Pediatric NMOWellness for MS patients, Integrative Medicine , NMO, Devics disease Clinical trials , Complementary Alternative Medicine

Awards & Honors

• Clinical Neurology Award, Medical College of Ohio, 1992
• Alumni of the Year, St. Francis of Assisi, 2003
• Distinguished Educator Level I Certificate, ClevelandClinic, 2007
• Best Doctors of Cleveland, Cleveland Magazine, 2010-present
• Caregiver Celebration Award, Cleveland Clinic, 2013,2014
• Mentor Recognition Award, Cleveland Clinic, 2015
• Service award for Career Development and Coaching, Cleveland Clinic, 2016
• Outstanding preceptor for Medical students, Cleveland Clinic, 2019

Innovations & Patents

• BrainMAX

Memberships

• American Academy of Neurology, Fellow
• Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Board Certification of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine

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As of 6/28/2024, Dr. Rensel 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. Rensel 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:

• EMD Serono, Inc.
• Sanofi Genzyme

Fiduciary Role. Dr. Rensel serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:

• Brain Fresh, LLC
• Brain Ops Group, LLC

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