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Department Pulmonary Medicine
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English, Hindi, Urdu
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6503
Desk:
216.444.2911
Fax:
216.445.8160
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Advanced Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Lung Transplant
  • Transtracheal Oxygen Therapy
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Acanthosis Nigricans
  • Advanced Lung Disease
  • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
  • Anoxia
  • Asthma
  • Beryllium Disease
  • Bronchitis
  • Bronchogenic Carcinoma
  • Carcinoid Syndrome
  • Congenital Lung Disease
  • Cough
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener’s)
  • Histoplasmosis
  • Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
  • Lung Cancer
  • Mesothelioma
  • Pneumonia
  • Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
  • Thymoma
  • Tracheoesophageal Fistula
  • Tracheomalacia
  • Tuberculosis
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Biography

About Atul C. Mehta, MD

Atul C. Mehta, M.B., B.S., specialty interests are the treatment of lung cancer, diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy, lung transplantation, interstitial lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension. He is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. Dr. Mehta's research interests are therapeutic bronchoscopy, lung transplantation and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

He was named in the 2000-2001 Top Doctors in America; 1999-2000 edition of Best Doctors in America; Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, 1997; Best Doctors in America- Midwest Region, 1996-1997; and International Who's Who, 1996-1997.

In 1993 he was awarded the Distinguished Physicians of the Year by the Indian Physicians of Northern Ohio and in 1992, the Cleveland Clinic's Bruce Hubbard Steward Award for his ability to combine sensitivity and compassion with knowledge and skill in the practice of medicine.

Dr. Mehta was the founder and president of the American Association for Bronchology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American College of Physicians, and the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery. He also is an active member of the American Thoracic Society, International Bronchoesophagological Society, International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation and World Association for Bronchology.

He serves on the editorial boards for several professional journals including the Journal of Bronchology, Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. He is a reviewer for CHEST, Cancer, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, and the New England Journal of Medicine.

Dr. Mehta received his medical degree from Municipal Medical College, Gujarat University in India. Following his internship and residency training in India, he completed a general practice residency at Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill, Pa., and an internal medicine residency at Hahnamann Medical College Affiliate Hospitals in Trenton, N.J., and Easton, Pa. He completed a fellowship in pulmonary disease at Cleveland Clinic.
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1981

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Pulmonary Medicine
Cleveland, OH
1983

Residency - Easton Hospital
Easton, PA
1981

Residency - Saint Francis Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Trenton, NJ
1980

Residency - Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Internal Medicine
Drexel Hill, PA
1978

Residency - Sheth V.S. Hospital
General Surgery
Ahmedabad, Gujarat,
1977

Internship - Sheth V.S. Hospital
Rotating Internship
Ahmedabad, Gujarat,
1975

Medical Education - N.H.L. Municipal Medical College, Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
1974

Undergraduate - Saint Xaviers College
Ahmedabad,
1970

Additional Training

  • Clinical Teaching Seminar, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1997 (12 hours)
  • Cleveland Clinic Office of Practice Management
    Executive Program in Practice Management, 1994-1995 (96 hrs.)
  • Lung Transplantation Externship Under Dr. James Theodore at Stanford University Hospital, Palo Alto, Calif., 1990 (2 weeks)

Professional Highlights

  • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Bronchology (2004-to date)
  • Medical Director, Lung Transplantation
  • “Maria & Sam Miller Master Educator of the Year-2006 Award,” Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, 2006
  • Bruce Hubbard Stewart Award, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, 1992 [In recognition of the ability to combine sensitivity and compassion with knowledge and skill in the practice of medicine]
  • Presidential Citation Honor Lecture, American College of Chest Physicians, Montreal, Canada, 2005

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

Specialty Interests

Advanced lung disease, asthma, congenital lung disease, lung cancer, lung transplantation, diagnosis and therapeutic bronchoscopy. Advanced lung disease, asthma, bronchitis, bronchogenic carcinoma, carcinoid syndrome, congenital lung disease, histoplasmosis, lambert-eaton myasthenic syndrome, lung cancer, malignant mesothelioma

Awards & Honors

  • Most outstanding Resident, St. Francis Medical Center Trenton, N.J., 1979-1980
  • Bruce Hubbard Stewart Award, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, Ohio, 1992 [In recognition of the ability to combine sensitivity and compassion with knowledge and skill in the practice of medicine]
  • Distinguished Physicians of the Year, Association of Indian Physicians of Northern Ohio, 1993
  • International Center Physician of the Year Award for outstanding medical care and treatment of the international patients and support to the staff of the International Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, 2000
  • Fellowship Alumnus Recognition Award, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, 2000
  • Recognized as “Teacher of the Year,” Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, 2000-2001
  • Elected as a member to the Fleishner Society, 2004
  • Recognized as “Teacher of the Year,” Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, 2005
  • “Honorary Professor,” University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tirgu Mures, Tirgu Mures, Romania, 2005
  • “Dr. Dezso Kassay Medal of Honor” for outstanding achievements in the field of Bronchology, Hungarian Respiratory Society, Szekesfehervar, Hungary, 2005
  • Presidential Citation Honor Lecture, American College of Chest Physicians: Chest 2005, Montreal, Canada, Oct. 29-30, 2005 

Innovations & Patents

  • 2006 Innovator Award, Cleveland Clinic (Bronchoscopic Catheter for the Implantation of Fiducial Markers)
  • Flexible Biopsy and Aspiration Needle, Cleveland, Ohio, 2006

Memberships

  • American Thoracic Society
  • American College of Physicians,
  • American College of Chest Physicians,
  • International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation
  • American Association for Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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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 1/23/2024, Dr. Mehta has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. 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.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

163 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
Listens 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

32 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024

Dr. Mehta is such a good doctor! He really listens to and understands his patients concerns. I feel like he sincerely cares about my health!

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024

Dr Mehta was very caring and explained things well as to my options. Excellent physician care and concern.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024

Absolutely would recommend Dr Mehta and his staff !

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024

Dr. Mehta is an outstanding physician. He explains, listens and strives to provide the best care possible.

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024

Dr Mehta is a very compassionate person. He truly cares about his patients and is easy to talk too.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024

The Best doctor,i am very happy

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024

Dr. Metha is a kind, caring, excellent doctor who always has my best interest in mind. He makes me feel at ease and well cared for

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

Excellent! I've been a patient of Dr. Atul Mehta for over 35 years. The beginning of his career.

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

Very very hard to get an appointment with Dr. Mehta unless you'll on your "DEATH Bed".

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

Dr. Mehta is always very informative.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

Dr Mehta was very attentive to my issues, questions and concerns. He was very patient and spent the necessary time to attend to us.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024

The care a service was exceptional. It just took a long time to get an appointment to see Dr. Mehta.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024

All aspects were excellent except for the time it took to get an appointment to meet with Dr. Mehta.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

The doctor asked good questions and listened carefully to my responses and answered questions.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

He is an amazing healthcare provider and person. He takes time to explain and answer questions. He is genuine in his demeanor with a lovely sense of humor which I so appreciate during a stressful time!

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

He is one of the best providers I have ever interacted with!

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024

Dr.Mehta is so caring and loving to his patients. He puts his whole heart into his patients. Thank you Dr. Mehta

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024

I have always been treated with respect and care by Dr Metha and all of the staff at the clinic. They make a difficult visit pleasant.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024

Dr. Metha and team were kind, explained care thoroughly and demonstrated, patience, genuine concern. My questions were answered thoroughly and respectfully.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024

Dr Metha is the best

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024

Dr. Mehta is an excellent and caring doctor.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024

Among one of the BEST physicians I've had the opportunity to see.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

Dr. Mehta keeps it real explains procedures and tells me I need to step up my efforts to gain the weight, build my muscles up, and to be able to walk 400 feet. In other words without all these things mentioned I won't be able to get my double lung Transplant. I love him for all he's doing for me he's the best!!

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024

Dr. Mehta is phenomenal . I am blessed to have him as my doctor.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

From meeting Dr. Mehta to The Whole staff at the Vlinic , it couldn't have been better .,

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023

Dr. Mehta is the reason I drive from Baltimore MD to Cleveland Clinic

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023

Very knowledgeable, caring and pleasant doctor. Always a pleasure to see him.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023

I have been seeing Dr Mehta for over 20 years now. He is the very best! Highly intelligent, always kind, and genuinely cares about his patients.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023

All care providers were courteous, thorough and respectful. I would recommend Cleveland Clinic to anyone needing care.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023

I enjoy my appointments with Dr. Mehta.Very straight forward and to the point. I aappreciate that!Very friendly as well.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023

The doctor took care to stop and clearly explain everything about the tests and diagnosis to be sure that I understood completely possible future treatments and the necessity of continuing to monitor for advancement of my condition. He is very kind and knowledgeable.

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023

Dr. Mehta is an excellent healthcare provider. He answered all my questions went over a treatment plan with me. Assure me I could contact him any time if I had any additional issues or concerns. I have recommended several family members to him. Dr. Mehta is a great asset to the cleveland clinic foundation.

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