Robert Lorenz, MD

Robert Roman Lorenz, MD, MBA, FACS, is a surgeon in the Head and Neck Surgery Section of the Head and Neck Institute. He is board-certified in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Lorenz also currently serves as the Medical Director of Payment Reform, Risk & Contracting for the Cleveland Clinic Health System. From 2008 to 2011, Dr. Lorenz served as the Chief Medical Officer of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD).

Dr. Lorenz's education includes a Bachelor of Science from Yale University and a Medical Doctorate with Honors from the University of Rochester School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. His training in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery was completed at the Cleveland Clinic, including an additional year of research. His fellowship was performed at Vanderbilt University in head and neck tumor and skull-base surgery. Dr. Lorenz returned to the Cleveland Clinic and became the Head of the Section of Head and Neck Surgery after one year of practice. His interests include airway reconstruction, head and neck tumors including paragangliomas, salivary gland neoplasms, carotid body tumors and Zenker’s diverticulum. He is an innovator in vocal cord paralysis, laryngeal and tracheal stenosis, as well as laryngeal and tracheal transplantation.

Dr. Lorenz has co-authored over 60 scientific articles, 12 book chapters and delivered over 140 invited national and international lectures or papers. Dr. Lorenz is an educator, teaching residents and fellows in head and neck surgery, and serves on the editorial board or as a reviewer for 10 different scientific journals in his field. He received his Masters of Business Administration with distinction from the London Business School in 2010.

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2002

Education & Fellowships

Graduate - London Business School
Business Administration with distinction
London,
2010

Fellowship - Vanderbilt University
Head and Neck Oncology, Skull Base Surgery
Nashville, TN USA
2003

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Otolaryngology
Cleveland, OH USA
2002

Internship - Cleveland Clinic
General Surgery
Cleveland, OH USA
1997

Medical School - University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Rochester, NY USA
1996

Undergraduate - Yale University
New Haven, CT USA
1992

Additional Training

BS, Yale University, New Haven, CT

Certifications

Otolaryngology

Specialty Interests

airway stenosis, head and neck paraganglioma, Head And Neck Tumors including salivary gland neoplasms, larynx and tracheal reconstruction, skull base neoplasms, tracheotomy, vocal cord diseases, Vocal Cord Paralysis

Awards & Honors

Medical Doctorate with Honors
Best Doctors, Cleveland Area
Consultant to National Wegener's Granulomatosis Association
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Masters of Business Administration awarded With Distinction

Innovations & Patents

Pioneered techniques in airway reconstruction due to stenosis
Patent number 11/352,960 for airway stenting tube ventilator adapter

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

124 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Overall		Star Ratings 4.9 out of 5
Explains	4.9
Listens	5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern	5
Knows Medical History	4.9
Time Spent with Patient	4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor	5

17 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2018

From the moment I got to the Cleveland Clinic everyone I came into contact with was very courteous and knowledgeable. My appointment with Dr Lorenz exceeded all expectations. As a new patient I feel that we went out of his way to get to know me and my medical background. He was professional and personable and obviously extremely knowledgeable as it pertains to my rare condition.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2018

Dr. Lorenz . I have the upmost confidence in Dr. Lorenz and at all times he has shown an interest in my health and follow-up care

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2018

Always very informative and caring.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2018

WE talked about many different new ideas for finishing up reconstruction of mouth area...Dr. Lorenz gave several ideas to look in to, a brochure to help with contacting a company with equipment I might use for exercising mouth, explanation about an ENT test he did in the office and showed a video with assurances that no tumors were in my nasal cavity. He summarized all that we talked about before we left.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2017

Dr Lorenz is excellent in walking me through the current status of my situation. He talks with my other doctors at CCF. We talk through next steps together. I have peace of mind these days, which is important to my mental health, because I trust Dr Lorenz's advice and next steps.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2017

I cannot even describe how thankful I am for *Dr. Lorenz (also *Dr. Bryson). What excellent physicians... this is what health care should always be like. The confidence I felt after meeting the two of them was outstanding. The amount of time explaining my upcoming procedure. Well worth the trip to Cleveland.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2017

Dr. Lorenz is always pleasant, never rushed, explains options and includes me in decisions.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2017

Care from Dr. Lorenz's office has been excellent. He is VERY concerned about my condition and is willing to go the extra mile to make sure I am able to continue to live my life to the highest level possible. Dr. Lorenz will take the time to make calls after hours to check on me following surgery. Not just following surgery, but a month or two, or even three months later he will make a call to check on me and make sure my breathing is okay. I have never had a doctor exemplify the positive qualities Dr Lorenz exhibits while taking care of patients.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2017

Dr. Lorenz listened carefully to my questions, responded thoroughly, and was extremely thorough in explaining my follow up.

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2017

I cannot say enough good things about the doctors that took care of me!!

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2017

Very pleased with the care and personal contact with Dr. Lorenz

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2017

i absolutely love and trust Dr. Lorenz. He is a wonderful doctor ~ extremely knowledgable and caring.

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2017

Staff was excellent and meticulous about using hand sanitizing stations.

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2017

I feel my whole visit to the Cleveland Clinic and the surgery that I had the next day was completely awesome. Dr. Lorenz is the kindest and most down to earth man that I have ever had the pleasure of having for a doctor. He took all the time I needed and answered all my questions. The staff was also very courteous and helpful. I worried so much before my visit and surgery, but that sure was a waste of time. The surgery being the fourth one, was so easy and the best one that I have had. Thanks to Dr. Lorenz and a great staff at the clinic and hospital.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2017

Dr. Lorenz and his nurses/staff were incredible!

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2017

I can definitely say I am in the best care with Dr Lorenz. His compassion for his patients is astounding. He even took the time to call me personally to ask me about my symptoms, and made sure I had the best surgical team during my procedure. The 2.5 hour drive I have to see him is well worth it!! Dr Lorenz is the best of the best, I can not recommend him enough!

Reviewed on May 25, 2017

Dr. Lorenz is absolutely the best and him and his residents work really well together.

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