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Department General Surgery
Primary Location Medina Medical Office Building
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Anorectal Fistula Treatment
  • Anorectal Surgery
  • Anoscopy
  • Appendectomy
  • Bile Duct Stone Removal
  • Biliary Stone Therapy
  • Biliary Surgery
  • Breast Biopsy
  • Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
  • Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Breast Conservation Surgery
  • Breast Diagnostics
  • Breast Surgical Oncology
  • Breast Ultrasound
  • Cancer Screening
  • Clinical Breast Examination
  • Colon Resection Surgery
  • Colon Surgery
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Complex Abdominal Hernia Repair
  • Dermatologic Surgery
  • Diagnostic Laparoscopy
  • Dialysis Catheter Placement
  • Endoscopy
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Gallstones Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hernia Open Repair Surgery
  • Hernia Surgery
  • Hernia Treatments
  • Intestinal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Placement of CAPD Catheters
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery for Digestive Diseases
  • Laparoscopy
  • Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy
  • Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Open Inguinal and Abdominal Hernia Repair
  • Pancreatic Stone Therapy
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
  • Polypectomy
  • Proctoscopy
  • Rectal Surgery
  • Resection of Rectal Diseases
  • Second Opinion Breast Cancer
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Procedures
  • Sentinel Node Biopsy
  • Skin Biopsies
  • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
  • Surgery for Carcinoma of the Colon
  • Surgery for Diseases of the Breast
  • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
  • Surgical Endoscopy
  • Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
  • Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access
  • Vascular Access
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abdominal Abscess
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Anal Fissures
  • Appendicitis
  • Ascites
  • Benign Breast Disease
  • Bile Duct Diseases
  • Bile Duct Obstruction
  • Bile Duct Stones
  • Biliary Tract Disease
  • Breast Abscess
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cancer - High Risk
  • Breast Disease
  • Breast Infections
  • Breast Lump
  • Breast Pain
  • Cancer
  • Colon Diseases
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Ductal Carcinoma in situ
  • Duodenal Polyps
  • Esophagitis
  • Fistulas
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Gallstones
  • Gas (Digestive)
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Gynecomastia
  • Helicobacter Pylori
  • Hepatobiliary Disease
  • Hernias
  • Hidradenitis
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Intraductal Papilloma
  • Large Intestine Cancer
  • Lymphedema
  • Male Breast Cancer
  • Nipple Discharge
  • Pancreatitis
  • Recurrent Breast Cancer
  • Sebaceous Cysts
  • Small Intestine Cancer
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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2002

Education & Fellowships

Residency - University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center
Surgery
Chicago, IL
1999

Internship - University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center
Surgery
Chicago, IL
1993

Medical Education - University of Illinois College of Medicine
Chicago, IL
1992

Undergraduate - University of Michigan
B.S.
Ann Arbor, MI
1988

Certifications

  • Surgery - General Surgery

Specialty Interests

General Surgery, Endoscopy Breast Surgery

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Richard Guttman Jr., MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

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 10/4/2024, Dr. Guttman Jr. 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

185 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
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

29 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024

Great doctor

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024

Dr gut man very pleasent

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024

So far, I'm very happy with the provider's treatment of me.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024

I like the Dr. As a doctor, he is personable, and honest. He is kind and makes me feel important when he is talking about my health. The NP was learning about me and we just discussed what the doctor was going to discuss with me.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

Great! Dr Guttman is very informative. Helpful and down oi Earth!

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

I love Dr guttman! He has very good beside manners! Also very gentle! I would highly recommend him!

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

He listened to our situation, gave us a short term plan, might see him for a followup. We have confidence in him.

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024

Dr. Gutman is a great doctor

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

I was called from Cleveland Clinic and was informed that my surgery was cancelled I said what? I was very upset then called and Doctor office and he himself called me back saying he never cancelled my surgery at all. I do hope you look into it to see who did that to me It upset me a lot.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Dr Guttman is very open to listening and discussing care with me. He puts you at ease with his breakdown of the details.

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024

All staff from Dr, Gutman his PA and all the medical students were very professional and knowledgeable

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024

All the nurses and all the Doctors were great

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024

First appt - I walked out after waiting 1.5 hrs. I could hear the doc chatting in the hall and with patients in other rooms. 2nd appt was a week later in Medina - was not happy with our interactions and will not go back.

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024

This was a stressful and personal visit for me. Dr G presented himself as too busy and minimized the situation. I was there because the radiologist told me I needed a biopsy and got me scheduled with Dr G.

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

I would recommend Dr. Guttman to any one.

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

I usually don't have much positive to say about doctors for many reasons that I will not express but Dr. Guttman is great and personable.

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

I went with another care provider because I did not want to wait 3 months to get that colonoscopy performed. But I love the doctor. And if I need follow-up care after the colonoscopy results are in, I will choose Dr.Guttman

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024

Dr Gutman was great and very professional.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Dr Guttman is a great dr had no issues and will continue seeing him for all my needs

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

Dr. Guttman was very professional and helpful

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

I'm always comfortable and highly satisfied with the manner in which the doctor communicates with me.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

Dr. Guttman is awesome!! Thank you Dr. Guttman!!

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

Dr. Guttman told me that I would not have to stop taking my Coumadin for the EGD/Upperscope. I appreciate it him explaining the reasoning for not stopping taking the Coumadin.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024

Dr. Gutman is very personable. Staff top notch. They listen and don't rush you through just to get rid of you.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

Easy to schedule through primary Cleveland Clinic physician.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

Dr. Guttman has performed a colonoscopy on me before. Dr. Guttman was courteous and professional.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024

Dr. Guttman was very personable and helpful!

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023

Dr. Guttman was very understanding of my concerns and took great care to make me feel comfortable.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2023

Once in the surgery room, I was informed of the procedure and any consequences that may occur. All of the surgical team members were informative of what they were doing and going to do. They put me at ease. I was Impressed with Dr. Guttman.

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