Adrienne Boissy, MD, MA
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Treatment & Services
- Consultation and Long-term Care
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
- Devic's Disease (Neuromyelitis Optica)
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neuroimmunology
- Optic Neuritis
- Transverse Myelitis
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Dr. Boissy previously served as the Medical Director of the Center of Excellence in Healthcare Communication. Her team created a comprehensive program to strengthen physician and provider communication skills throughout Cleveland Clinic and has trained more than 4,000 staff physicians and house staff to date.
Dr. Boissy also guided the development of patient advisory councils across Cleveland Clinic Health System and is active in the Cleveland Clinic Professionalism Council. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Patient Experience.
As part of her clinical work, Dr. Boissy focuses on ethical issues in neurological disease. She served on the Cleveland Clinic Ethics Committee and is the Assistant Clinical Director in the Center for Neuroethics. She has been published in Neurocritical Care, AAN Continuum and Neurology regarding the humane treatment of critically ill patients and communication challenges in clinical practice. In particular, she has a special interest in the words clinicians choose when conveying information, and the risks and ethics of what she calls “therapeutic mislabeling” versus truth telling.
Dr. Boissy was awarded a Sylvia Lawry Fellowship grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and an Arnold P. Gold Foundation grant for humanism in medicine. She also serves on the editorial board of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Momentum Magazine.
Dr. Boissy also is a Harvard Macy scholar. She has spoken extensively around the country about the patient and provider experience and the impact of effective communication on both.
Dr. Boissy attended Boston University and worked in neurobiological research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. She completed her medical school training at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and finished her neurology residency and neuroimmunology fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. She completed a master’s degree in bioethics from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2006
Education & Fellowships
Graduate School - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Bioethics
Cleveland,
OH USA
2009
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Neuroimmunology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2008
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2006
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2003
Medical Education - The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Hershey,
PA USA
2002
Undergraduate - Boston University
Boston,
MA USA
1995
Certifications
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Specialty Interests
bioethics in neurology, enhancing patient & employee experience, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuroimmunology
Awards & Honors
- 2006-2008 Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellow, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
2005-2006 AAN-sponsored Neurology Resident Elective in Clinical Ethics, Washington DC.
Research & Publications
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As of 1/4/2018, Dr. Boissy 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.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Boissy receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Philips
- Unum Group
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
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Reviewed on Feb 8, 2023
Dr Boisey is an amazing Dr who always listens and does what's best for you!
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2023
LOVEEEE DR. BOISSY!!!
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2023
She is an awesome doctor, love her
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023
Dr. Boissy was very personable and professional. She listened to my concerns, answered my questions and gave me more guidance than any medical provider I've ever seen. I appreciate the heart and knowledge she puts into her work.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2022
I was very pleased with the Cleveland Clinic, and liked Dr Boissy Very Much!!!
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
Dr. Boissey answered all my questions. She was very professional but yet she also was down to earth. She did not talk over my head in other words she explained everything to us with terms that I understood.
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2022
Dr Boissey is amazing!!! Would travel anywhere to see her!! She is a gem and an asset to your clinic!!
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2022
Dr Boissey is amazing
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2022
Dr was very helpful and kind took her time
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2022
Dr Adriene Boissy is a very caring and takes the time to be aware of the patient total care. She talks to you as a person not an illness.