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Department General Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
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216.445.7946
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216.444.3438
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216.445.4048
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Cancer Center
  • Cancer Prevention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Health Psychology
  • Individual Psychotherapy
  • Presurgical Behavior Health Evaluations
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Psychological Treatment
  • Psychotherapy
  • Women's Health
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Anxiety Disorders in Individuals with Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Disease
  • Cancer Genomic Medicine
  • Hereditary Cancers
  • Stress and Physical Health
  • Stress Related Symptoms and Illnesses
View all 7 Specialties +
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Biography

About Kathleen Ashton, PhD

Kathleen Ashton, PhD, ABPP is a Board Certified Clinical Health Psychologist in the Breast Center, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute. She received her doctorate from The Ohio State University, and she completed specialty training in health psychology at the Cleveland VA Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Ashton's clinical and research interests include hereditary risk for breast cancer, breast cancer, pre-surgical evaluations for risk reducing mastectomy, breast cancer survivorship issues, young women with breast cancer, weight management/obesity, stress management, and lifestyle/behavior modification for risk reduction. Dr. Ashton presents nationally and has many peer reviewed publications. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Clinical Health Psychology, Past President of the Cleveland Psychological Association, Past President of the Ohio Psychological Association, and an elected member of the American Psychological Association Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2004

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Psychology
Cleveland, OH
2004

Graduate School - The Ohio State University
Psychology
Columbus, OH
2002

Internship - VA Medical Center, Louis Stokes
Clinical / Health Psychology
Cleveland, OH
2002

Graduate School - The Ohio State University
Psychology
Columbus, OH
1999

Undergraduate - The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
1997

Certifications

  • Clinical Health Psychology

Specialty Interests

hereditary breast cancer risk, breast cancer, survivorship, obesity/binge eating disorder, risk reducing lifestyle/behavior modification, stress management

Awards & Honors

  • APA Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology
  • Fellow, American Board of Clinical Health Psychology
  • 2015 Mentor of the Year, Cleveland Clinic Office of Professional Staff Affairs, Staff Coaching Mentoring Program
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Kathleen Ashton, PhD.

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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 10/7/2024, Dr. Ashton 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

54 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
5 out of 5
Explains 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 5
Patient Rating of Doctor 5

13 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2024

Dr. Ashton is amazing. She has been helpful in suggesting and reinforcing good strategy and coping skills.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

Dr. Ashton has been so helpful to me during a very difficult time.

Reviewed on May 16, 2024

Dr. Ashton is the BEST!!!

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

I love Dr. Ashton. She has helped me so much by providing support and helping me work through my feelings about my upcoming procedure.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Dr. Ashton provided excellent care. She addressed my immediate concerns and set up referrals to help ease the burden of navigating the system.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024

Dr Ashton is very popular -thus very booked up in advance but great

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

Provider is very understanding of my concerns.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

Dr Ashton really hears me. She is helping me to prepare for major surgery by being supportive and by helping me line up the support I will need.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024

Dr. Ashton is always very conscientious, supportive and knowledgeable. She is a great listener and gives productive advice. She is easy to talk to and genuinely cares.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024

Dr Ashton is an outstanding provider who has helped me numerous times.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024

Dr. Ashton was extremely helpful with additional resources for my concerns/ issues.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023

Dr. Ashton truly listens and involves me in decision making, goal setting, and/or coping strategies. I have already recommended her to several people. She is the best!

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023

Dr. Ashton truly cares about her patients.

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