Douglas Joseph, DO
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.4420
- Desk:
- 216.444.5710
- Fax:
- 216.636.6957
Additional Locations
Cardiovascular Medicine
Westlake Medical Campus Building A
850 Columbia Road
Westlake, OH 44145
Directions
- Appointment:
- 440.250.5760
- Desk:
- 440.250.5760
- Fax:
- 216.636.6957
Treatment & Services
- Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Debridement of Skin and Wound
- Endovenous Laser Therapy
- Endovenous Surgery for Varicose Veins
- Laser Light Therapy for Spider Veins
- Microincision Phlebectomy for Varicose Veins
- Noninvasive Testing for Vascular Disease
- Pseudoaneurysm Injection
- Sclerotherapy
- Vascular Medicine Section
- Vein Ablation
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Acrocyanosis
- Adventitial Cystic Disease
- Adverse Effects Anticoagulants
- Aneurysms
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Aortic Occlusion (Blockage)
- Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
- Atheroembolism
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrophie Blanche
- Blood Clots
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
- Coumadin Skin Necrosis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Edema
- Erythema Ab Igne
- Erythromelalgia
- External Iliac Artery Endofibrosis
- Factor V Leiden
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
- Frostbite
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
- Hepatic Artery Aneurysm
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Iliac Artery Aneurysm
- Iliac Artery Occlusion (Blockage)
- Intestinal Ischemic Syndrome
- Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS)
- Leg Circulation Problems
- Lipedema
- Lower Extremity Ulcers
- Lupus Anticoagulant
- Lymphedema
- Marfan Syndrome
- May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS)
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Popliteal Artery Aneurysms
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES)
- Post-Phlebitic (Thrombotic) Syndrome
- Protein C Deficiency
- Protein S Deficiency
- Prothrombin Gene Mutation
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Renal Artery Aneurysm
- Renal Artery Disease
- Renovascular Hypertension
- Splenic Artery Aneurysm
- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
- Swollen Leg
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
- Thromboangiitis Obliterans
- Ulnar Artery Aneurysm
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Anomalies
- Vascular Diseases
- Venous Insufficiency
- Venous Stasis Leg Ulcers
- Visceral Artery Aneurysms
- Visceral Ischemic Syndrome
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View All PlansAbout Douglas Joseph, DO
Douglas E. Joseph, DO, RVT, is Director of the Vascular Medicine Outpatient Department in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He is also medical director for the Vascular Medicine Vein Health Clinic and co-medical director of the multi-disciplinary lymphedema clinic. He is board-certified in vascular medicine and Internal Medicine and is a registered vascular technologist (RVT) and Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).
Currently his clinical and research interests involve chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins. He performs endovenous ablation, microphlebectomies and sclerotherapy on the Main Campus as well as at multiple regional facilities.
Dr. Joseph earned a Doctorate of Osteopathy at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an internship and internal medicine residency at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio followed by a fellowship in vascular medicine at Cleveland Clinic. He was appointed to the medical staff in 2004.
Dr. Joseph has published a number of papers in medical journals on peripheral arterial disease, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and deep vein thrombosis. He also has authored two textbook chapters and a monograph on heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Dr. Joseph also is a frequent presenter at medical symposia hosted at Cleveland Clinic and elsewhere, speaking on prevention of venous thromboembolism following surgery, peripheral artery disease, lower extremity wounds and management of primary venous disease.
His professional memberships include the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, American Venous Forum, Society for Vascular Medicine, American Medical Association and American College of Physicians, American Society of Internal Medicine and he is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Association.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2004
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Vascular Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2004
Residency - Saint Vincent Mercy Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Toledo,
OH
2003
Internship - Saint Vincent Mercy Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Toledo,
OH
2001
Medical Education - Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
Des Moines,
IA
2000
Undergraduate - Wright State University
Biological Science
Dayton,
OH
1995
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Veins, vein ablation, varicose veins, varicose vein ablation, sclerotherapy, spider veins, venous disorders, lymphedema, general vascular medicine, vascular diseases Hypercoagulable states, lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, general vascular medicine, vascular diseases, non-invasive testing for vascular disease, sclerotherapy
Research & Publications
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156 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
34 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 17, 2025
This was my first time meeting with this care provider and he and his staff put me at ease immediately.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025
Dr. Joseph listened to all of my questions and concerns. He was thorough in his evaluation and explanation of my diagnoses. He gave me excellent resources and explained to me In detail all of my options. I left feeling confident that I had the tools and information that I needed to deal with my condition.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025
Dr Joseph and staff were very thorough.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2025
I would wholeheartedly recommend this physician.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025
Doctor Joseph was fantastic
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025
Dr. Joseph and his team were outstanding in how they communicated with eachother and keeping me aware of what was happening in-time, making sure I was comfortable and keeping the atmosphere professional and yet friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025
Dr Douglas was attentive and heard my concerns and carefully addressed them clinically.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025
Dr. Joseph is a caring and an excellent doctor. I am always confident with him and his treatment plans.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025
Dr Joseph and his assistant were so in sync with each other,the treatment went very smoothly
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
Dr.Joseph listened to my concerns and established a game plan for treatment moving forward
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2025
Dr Joseph and his staff could not be any nicer to work with.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2025
Would highly recommend Dr. Joseph.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024
Outstanding doctor! Takes his time. Listens carefully. Very honest
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024
Dr. & techs treat patient with care & respect
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2024
Dr. Joseph did a wonderful job!
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024
Dr Joseph was very thorough.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
He was excellent, I wished I lived closer so Dr Joseph could be my doctor
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024
I would recommend Dr. JOSEPH and his staff to everyone. No doubt about it!
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
Doctor was very professional and informative. Explained all my options very clearly. Made it easy to understand
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024
Dr Douglas is caring, and listens to concerns. He is very efficient. I have confidence in Dr Douglas.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024
I feel confident in the specialty the Doctor and staff provide.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
I've been a patient, in various departments, for many years. Dr Joseph exceeded my expectations, which based on previous care, were very high. I am grateful for the privilege of being his new patient.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024
I will and already have given recommendations for this doctor and staff
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024
Dr Joseph was excellent!
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024
Dr Joseph spent a lot of time wit me and thoroughly explored my concerns.
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024
Dr Joseph is thorough, skilled and inclusive in creating a plan/timeline to mitigate my discomfort. He has a calming, pleasant demeanor and a sense of humor. I would and have recommended him to my friends.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
Dr Joseph is very responsive to my MyChart questions.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
Dr Joseph, was very responsive to my stress as well as my medical needs, Christof (not sure spelling -ultrasound technician- was also very helpful along the diagnostic and treatment path by helping me to understand everything
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024
I would highly recommend him. He was one of the kindest, most considerate doctor's I've met. He seemed to actually pay attention to me, my needs and trust that I'm a competent person.
Reviewed on May 29, 2024
Dr. Joseph was very attentive (my history with my medical condition is involved, and he patiently listened to me explain what has transpired, and he asked relevant questions).It was obvious that he cared and was taking the matter seriously, which I appreciate. I
Reviewed on May 28, 2024
Dr Joseph was extremely skillful and confident while also being very kind. I was In very good hands.
Reviewed on May 28, 2024
Excellent all around. Dr Joseph is top-notch.
Reviewed on May 24, 2024
I really like Dr. Joseph because he answers all of my questions, puts me at ease before a procedure and his outcomes are life changing. I wore my first dress in 15 years after sclerotherapy. He is friendly and always with a smile on his face.
Reviewed on May 9, 2024
Dr. Joseph is a very caring and kind person.