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Department General Surgery
Primary Location Hillcrest Hospital
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Hillcrest Hospital
Primary Location

Hillcrest Hospital

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Benign Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
  • Benign Tumor Surgery
  • Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Breast Conservation Surgery
  • Breast Exam
  • Breast Surgical Oncology
  • Cancer Center
  • Clinical Breast Examination
  • Debridement of Skin and Wound
  • Mediport Placement
  • Oncoplastic Surgery for Breast Cancer
  • Second Opinion Breast Cancer
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Procedures
  • Sentinel Node Biopsy
  • Soft Tissue Biopsy
  • Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
  • Surgery for Diseases of the Breast
View all 17 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Benign Breast Disease
  • Breast Abscess
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Disease
  • Breast Lump
  • Breast Pain
  • Ductal Carcinoma in situ
  • Male Breast Cancer
  • Nipple Discharge
  • Sebaceous Cysts
View all 10 Specialties +
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Biography

About James Malgieri, MD

Dr. Malgieri earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC.  He completed a surgery internship and a general surgery residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland through Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.  His specialty interests include the treatment of breast cancer as well as benign diseases of the breast.
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1984

Education & Fellowships

Residency - University Hospitals of Cleveland
General Surgery
Cleveland, OH
1984

Internship - Univ Hospitals of Cleveland

1980

Medical Education - Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, DC
1979

Medical Education - Brown University
Biochemistry
Providence, RI
1975

Undergraduate - Brown University
Biochemistry
Providence, RI
1974

Certifications

  • Surgery - General Surgery

Specialty Interests

breast, breast cancer, breast diagnostics, breast diseases, breast surgery, breast surgical oncology.

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 3/22/2024, Dr. Malgieri 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

68 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

18 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024

Dr. Malgieri knows his stuff, and I trust he and his staff with helping me to make the best decisions for my health! They are all so very knowledgeable, caring, respectful, and amazing!!!

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024

No bad experience at all. Everyone was exceptional! Dr Malgeri is wonderful!!

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

I got a diagnosis that nobody wants to hear. When I went for my appointment I felt so comfortable with the dr. I heard he was one of the best and I believe it! Him and his PA were so comforting during my very hard visit. I know I will receive the best care.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024

Dr M was fantastic. He answered all my questions and put me at ease. I instantly liked him. I would recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024

Excellent doctor. Would absolutely recommend him.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024

From the minute of my first appointment with Dr. Malgieri I felt comfortable and at ease. He talked to me at length with my friend taking notes, and I knew in a short time that his 2nd opinion was going to change my situation. I immediately told him that I would like to have him as my doctor from that point forward.

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

Excellent physician with great patient skills.

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2024

Dr Malgieri was great

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

Doctor and staff were great!

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024

Dr. Malgieri and staff are wonderful, compassionate and really took their time explaining things.

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024

Highly recommend Dr. Malgieri , he is compassionate, explains everything in detail. He has a calming demeanor.

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024

Dr. Malgieri is awesome! He explained everything calmly and thoroughly. He took time to explain my options and answered my questions completely. I felt so much better after meeting with him. I'm so thankful that he is my surgeon!

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

Dr. Malgeiri was absolutely amazing, so kind and personable. And knowledgeable!

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

As a nervous patient awaiting important information about possible diagnosis, I was very relieved to have an informative, and caring Doctor to navigate my health plan.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Love Martina, RN for Dr. Malgieri's office! She is my favorite nurse. Dr. Malgieri is my favorite breast surgeon!

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Dr. Malgieri is superior in care & calm.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Dr. Malgieri was very thorough and compassionate at all times. He is excellent.

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023

Dr Malgieri and the staff took their time, provided all the information I needed and answered all questions.

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