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Department Hematology and Medical Oncology
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6833
Desk:
216.444.0391
Fax:
216.444.9464

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Cancer Center
  • Chemotherapy
  • Clinical Trials
  • Hematology Oncology
  • Hormonal Therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Medical Oncology
  • Oncology
  • Targeted Treatment
View all 9 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Adrenal Cancer
  • Adrenal Tumors
  • Adrenocortical Carcinoma
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Genitourinary Cancers
  • Germ Cell Tumors
  • Kidney Adenocarcinoma
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Non-Clear Cell Kidney Cancer
  • Penile Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Seminoma
  • Testicular Cancer
  • Transitional Cell Cancer
  • Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinomas (UTUC)
  • Ureteral Cancer
  • Urethral Cancer
  • Urinary Cancer
View all 19 Specialties +
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Biography

About Timothy Gilligan, MD

Timothy Gilligan, MD, is a Medical Oncologist at Cleveland Clinic's main campus in Cleveland, Ohio. He is board-certified in medical oncology and specializes in cancers of the testicles, bladder, prostate and kidneys. Dr. Gilligan is one of the two section editors for Testis Cancer for UpToDate and chairs the Testis Cancer guideline panel for the National Cooperative Cancer Network. Dr. Gilligan is vice-Chair for Education at the Taussig Cancer Institute and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the Cleveland Clinic's Graduate Medical Education Council. Previously, he served as co-Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Excellence in Healthcare Communication where he taught communication skills, trainsed others to teach communication skills and provided physician coaching. He is currently President-Elect of the Academy of Communication in Healthcare. For ten years, Dr. Gilligan served as Program Director of the Cleveland Clinic's Hematology-Oncology Fellowship. He has published numerous original scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, has written dozens of review articles and book chapters and has given dozens of lectures on genitourinary cancers and biomedical ethics. He has written and edited treatment guidelines and cancer-information summaries for national and international organizations, including the National Cancer Institute, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and UpToDate.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2005

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Harvard Medical School
Medical Oncology
Boston, MA USA
2001

Fellowship - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Harvard Medical School
Medical Oncology
Boston, MA USA
2001

Residency - Brigham & Women's Hospital
Internal Medicine
Boston, MA USA
1999

Residency - Brigham and Women`s Hospital - Harvard School of Medicine
Internal Medicine
Boston, MA USA
1999

Internship - Brigham & Women's Hospital
Internal Medicine
Boston, MA USA
1997

Medical Education - Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA USA
1996

Medical Education - Stanford University School of Medicine
Medicine
Stanford, CA USA
1996

Graduate School - Columbia University
Journalism
New York, NY USA
1987

Graduate School - Columbia University
Journalism
New York, NY USA
1987

Undergraduate - Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA USA
1986

Professional Highlights

  • Member, The National Cancer Institute's Adult Treatment Editorial Board
  • Specialty Editor for Testicular Cancer and Penile Cancer, American Society for Clinical Oncology's People Living With Cancer program
  • Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality of Care Committee
  • Chair, American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality of Care Committee Subcommittee on Measures of Quality
  • Chair, American Society of Clinical Oncology Test Materials Development Committee
  • Editorial Board member, The Oncologist

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology

Specialty Interests

Testicular cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer, germ cell tumors, cancer survivorship, health disparities, prostate cancer in black men, health education, seminomas

Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Academy on Communication in Healthcare
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Timothy Gilligan, 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 1/31/2023, Dr. Gilligan 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.

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

165 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
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.3
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

17 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023

Dr Gilligan and Kendall have been great. I get answers and feel like I'm receiving top notch care.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023

I travel some distance to be treated by Dr Gilligan, his staff and asscoiates because I know I am getting top notch care. I wouldnt go anywhere else and I always recommend Cleveland Clinic to everyone I know. We are truly lucky to have all of you in this area.

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2023

Dr Gilligan's Office and staff are excellent!

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2023

Dr. Gilligan represents Cleveland Clinic in a most effective, professional and pleasant manner.

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2023

Dr Gilligan has always placed the patient first!

Reviewed on May 22, 2023

A great doctor and staff

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2023

Always very impressed with the doctor and his staff.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023

Tim Gilligan is simply outstanding. I trust him, like him, enjoy talking with him about serious and not-so-serious issues, and rely on his expertise with my cancer care. He is an asset to your outstanding organization.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023

Dr Gilligan has been wonderful every visit. He is the reason I can do this survey.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023

Dr Gillian is personable, compassionate, straightforward and providing world class care

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023

Dr. Gilligan is very patient and a great listener. He answered all my questions and even suggested some less expensive hormonal therapy drug company that he put into the system for me.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2023

Very good communication between the Doctors office and us.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2023

Dr. Gilligan does listen to our concerns and really does seem to care for me as a person.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2023

I had a great experience with my appointment with Dr. Timothy Gilligan.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2023

Dr.Gilligan has provided me with outstanding care for the 6.5 years that I have been his patient. I am grateful and have complete trust in him.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022

Dr Gilligan is always helpful with explaining my ct scan results. He also takes time to answer any concerns I have

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2022

Dr Gilligan was very personable, kind, patient and knowledgeable. He spent a lot of time explaining things and going over treatment options. He is a very caring doctor and was extremely patient while I asked him a lot of questions. I was very impressed with him.

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