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Department Center for Neuro-Restoration
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Botulinum Toxin Injections
  • Concussion Center
  • Nerve Blocks
  • Trigger Point Injection
  • Videonystagmography
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Balance Disorders
  • Cervicogenic Dizziness
  • Concussion
  • Dizziness
  • Migraine-Associated Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Neurocardiac Dizziness
  • Otolith Dysfunction
  • Syncope
  • Tinnitus
  • Vertigo
  • Vestibular Disorders
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Biography

About Neil Cherian, MD

Neil Cherian, MD, is a Staff Physician in the Neurological Institute and is a member of the Center for Neuro-Restoration at Cleveland Clinic. He is board-certified in adult neurology and in headache medicine. Dr. Cherian maintains an active clinical practice and conducts research related to dizziness, tinnitus and complex brain and brainstem disorders. Subsequent to his current role, he was a member of the Associate Staff at Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Cherian received his medical degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) Health Science Center at Brooklyn. He completed an Otoneurology Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic from 2000-2002.  His postdoctoral training also included time at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary at Harvard Medical School where he specialized in the neurology of tinnitus.

He is frequently an invited speaker at various professional conferences.  He has spoken on behalf of the American Tinnitus Association (ATA) of which he was a member of its board of directors for six years. He has authored numerous journal articles and posters focusing on vestibular dysfunction, tinnitus, dizziness and multidisciplinary approaches to vestibular disorders.

Dr. Cherian has contributed his expertise to the media. He is currently ad hoc reviewer of Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2001

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Otoneurology
Cleveland, OH
2003

Residency - Strong Memorial Hospital of The University of Rochester
Neurology
Rochester, NY
2000

Internship - Strong Memorial Hospital of The University of Rochester
Internal Medicine
Rochester, NY
1997

Medical Education - State University of New York Health Science Center
Brooklyn, NY
1996

Graduate School - State University of New York-Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Graduate Studies in Biophysics
Buffalo, NY
1993

Undergraduate - University of Michigan
Electrical Engineering
Ann Arbor, MI
1991

Certifications

  • Headache Medicine
  • Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology

Specialty Interests

Vestibular and Balance disorders. Dizziness, Imbalance, Tinnitus, Headache. Central vestibular dysfunction (migraine-associated dizziness, neurocardiac dizziness / syncope), Peripheral vestibular dysfunction (BPPV, vestibular loss, otolith dysfunction...) and various overlap syndromes. Cervically-mediated dizziness and headache. Performance Medicine / Medical care of performers.

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 7/24/2024, Dr. Cherian 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

144 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
4.5 out of 5
Explains 4.5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.6
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.5

28 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

Doctor had wonderful bed side manners and showed he cared about me getting relief

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024

Dr. Cherian seems to be well respected by his peers. He lacked warmth and communication skills. I will continue on with him if that's what his plans are only because he is well respected by his peers. His interactions with me were minimal and his "go to" medical explanation for my symptoms, repeatedly, was an airplane flying and losing the power of one engine. I'm not an airplane nor pilot so his explanation was difficult to follow. I had many questions but his patience for communication with me was minimal at best. I have NO idea for what he has planned for treatment at this point. I also have not heard anything from the practitioner Dr Cherian referred my case to for local evaluation. I'm so confused.

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024

Dr. Cherian is an excellent doctor

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024

Best doctor I've seen in forever. Very knowledgeable and kind.

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024

Best doctor ever

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

Dr Cherian is very good at explaining things so you understand. He makes sure you understand choices of care. He also goes over protocol and makes sure you understand what is happening next.

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024

Had to wait 4 months to get an appointment. I know its not the doctor's fault directly. More doctor's are need I guess.

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024

Dr. Cherian has been by far the best physician I have seen thus far. His examination was extremely thorough and he seemed to have a genuine concern for my condition.

Reviewed on May 13, 2024

Awesome care from dr Cherian!!!

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

I appreciated Dr. Cherian's methodical process.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

Dr Cherian is very thorough, engaging and knowledgeable

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024

Nice doctor who knows his craft.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

Dr. Cherian asked questions that spurred my and my husband's memories. He was thorough and explained the dietary guidelines for migraines that I need to follow so that I could understand the importance of following the diet. He did a good neurological test that no other doctor performed on me.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024

Overall a great experience dr was amazing

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024

Dr. Cherian is brilliant, kind and thorough. I'm grateful for his care.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024

He spent a lot of time with me which was beyond my expectations. He was thorough in his questions to know of my concerns. I guess what I should have asked when asked if I had any questions was "What exactly is my diagnosis?" He did inform me my current headaches are caused by neck but I do not know what is wrong with my neck. Is it my nerves, my muscles, my spine? Are all my issues ie; dizziness, vertigo, nausea, fatigue migraine aura (while driving) caused from my neck? The explanation given was that my tinnitus was most likely originally caused from a viral infection and then at the me of the exam that my neck was causing the headaches. Dr. Cherian spent so much time with me and never appears rushed so at the end of the appointment I felt bad my issues took so long to discuss that I failed to ask the questions of what is wrong with my neck and why?

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024

Dr. Cherian is very thorough amd a great listener. I appreciate hisbtime.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024

The video meeting did not happen as intended due to my PC. A day or so later I had another video conference with Dr Cherian's assistant, I changed the PC and the assistants PC audio did not function. However, we were able to speak with the admin's phone.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Dr. Cherian is an excellent provider.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023

Dr Cherian is extremely personable, but also spends the time wisely making sure to talk about all pertinent information concerning my case.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2023

It took a long time to get in with the doctor but I was glad I did

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2023

The doctor asked me probing questions that allowed me to completely describe my condition. That has not happened up until now and I think I was able to gain new insights from the appointment

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

Dr. Cherian was very thorough in his questions. He seemed concerned about my dizziness issue and offered a solution to try to solve the problem.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Was another wonderful experience

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023

Highly recommended physician. He is very well versed in vestibular issues.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023

Dr. Cherian took the time to listen to my concerns. Visit was very thorough.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023

Excellent office staff and Dr. Cherian is very thorough and professional. I have utmost confidence in him and his abilities.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023

He is the best Doctor he is always concerned about my health and how I am improving.

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