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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:
216.444.6524
Fax:
216.444.6305

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Clinical Epidemiology
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • Gastrointestinal Exams
  • General Gastrointestinal Disease
  • Pouch Center
View all 6 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Clostridium Difficile Colitis
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Microscopic Colitis
  • Ulcerative Colitis
View all 5 Specialties +
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Biography

About Bret Lashner, MD

Bret A. Lashner, MD, is Director of the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Department of Gastroenterology at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lashner is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and he specializes in ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and general gastrointestinal disease. In 1999, he was awarded the Premier Physician Award from the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.

A frequent lecturer at national and international meetings, Dr. Lashner also serves on the editorial boards of peer-reviewed publications, including the American Journal of Gastroenterology, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. He has served as principal investigator for many clinical trials on inflammatory bowel disease and has published extensively on clinical aspects of inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr. Lashner is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. He is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Lashner received his medical degree from New York University and completed his internal medicine residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Chicago, and obtained his Master of Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1993

Education & Fellowships

Graduate School - University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center
Epidemiology /Biometry
Chicago, IL USA
1988

Fellowship - University of Chicago Hospitals
Gastroenterology
Chicago, IL USA
1986

Residency - Temple University Hospital
Internal Medicine
Philadelphia, PA USA
1983

Medical Education - New York University School of Medicine
New York, NY USA
1980

Undergraduate - Haverford College
Chemistry
Haverford, PA USA
1976

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Specialty Interests

Crohn's Disease, General Gastrointestinal Disease, Ulcerative Colitis

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Bret Lashner, MD.

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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 10/7/2022, Dr. Lashner 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.

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

223 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
4.6 out of 5
Explains 4.6
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.6
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.6

34 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023

I've been dealing with some of my issues for years with several different doctors and several different treatments. Dr. Lashner has been the only person who has gotten right on point with my health. He's also been very patient, kind and gracious in the care that he has provided me

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023

Wonderfu doctor!

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2023

On time virtue call was good and to the point thank you doctor lasherner

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Dr. Lashner is a great, caring, and considerate doctor. Listens and very welcoming. Also very helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

My overall experience with Dr. Lashner was great it's the clinic staff I am highly disappointed and dissatisfied with.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2023

Excellent doctor, exemplary in every regard.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2023

Dr. Lashner is a gem. An exceptionally kind and thoughtful person and it shows in the way that he communicated with me during this appointment. Would highly recommend him to others.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2023

Dr. Lashner nicely explained everything. He's the best!

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2023

Everyone from food services, housekeeping, physicians assistant, nurses, and doctors provided excellent care and were to a person friendly, always smiling and genuinely interested in my care.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2023

Dr Lsshner was great.He answered all of my questions and seemed to be very knowledgeable.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2023

Dr Lashner was awesome

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2023

I value Dr. Lashner's expertise and approachability very highly, as my particular health background is relatively rare and I always approach him with a lot of questions and concerns.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023

If there were higher ratings, I would give them for Dr Lashner. He listened, showed concern, kept appropriate humor, and best of all - I ALREADY FEEL MUCH BETTER! Thanks to the medications he prescribed. I was absolutely thrilled and relieved to have met Dr Lashner. I can't speak highly enough.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023

I would have liked more discussion about my unusual side effects to the biologics I had been taking. Other then that it was a good and informative visit.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023

I shared my medical records with my provider but he said he didn't know how to get into them. I spent a good portion of my 30 minute appointment explaining my medical record.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2023

Dr Lashner is an incredible doctor. I felt comfortable band heard. He was compassionate, present and quickly able to establish a sense of trust.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023

Dr Lashner is an excellent doctor.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023

I would highly recommend Dr Lashner to all in need of bowel issues!!

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023

My appointment with Dr. Lashner at Cleveland Clinic was a good experience.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2023

Dr. Lashner was very personable and answered all my questions. I felt very comfortable talking with him.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022

Dr was excellent

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022

I love having Dr. Lashner as my doctor. He is wonderful and is an asset to The Cleveland Clinic!

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2022

Dr Lashner is a good doctor.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2022

Dr was/is professional, knowledgeable and empathetic. Can't ask for anymore.

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2022

Good experienceThanks Dr Lashner.

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2022

Dr. Lashner was awesome. Super knowledgeable and exceptionally compassionate.

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2022

Great doctor

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2022

Dr Lashner always takes time and listens

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2022

Dr Lashner always listens and talks through issues

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022

I have felt that my Doctor cared about my health and my concerns completely... I'm very glad that I found him and have him as my doctor

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2022

Once you are finally connected to your doctor's office the care gets better. I think there needs to be more training. Follow up could also be better with medical staff

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2022

1st visit w/Dr.Lashner and was very pleased with him...he was willing to try some new ideas that my previous Doctor would not consider.

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2022

Dr Lashner is wonderful. He always gives me the real lowdown on my situation with the info he is given.

Reviewed on May 19, 2022

Dr Lashner seems like a genuinely nice person. I'm glad to find another doctor okay with virtual visits. He knows his stuff and doesn't seem to harp on minutia.

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