Adrienne Boissy, MD, MA
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
- Devic's Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neuroimmunology
- Optic Neuritis
- Transverse Myelitis
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Adrienne Boissy, MD, MA, is a staff physician at the Cleveland Clinic Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis with a secondary appointment in the Center for Bioethics.
As part of her clinical work, Dr. Boissy focuses on ethical issues in neurological disease. 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 serves as Chief Medical Officer for Qualtrics, focused on measuring patient experience in the healthcare setting. Prior to this role she served as Chief Experience Officer at Cleveland Clinic. She led the Office of Patient Experience and its initiatives to improve the patient experience across Cleveland Clinic. She also 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 trained more than 4,000 staff physicians and house staff.
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
2009
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Neuroimmunology
Cleveland,
OH United States
2008
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurology
Cleveland,
OH
2006
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2003
Medical Education - The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Hershey,
PA
2002
Undergraduate - Boston University
Boston,
MA
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 9/25/2024, 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 (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Healthcare Strategies
- Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Fiduciary Role. Dr. Boissy serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:
- Qualtrics
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82 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 | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
27 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025
I very much appreciate Dr Boissy. I have had three prior neurologists, she is the only one to go over my MRIs and show me the areas of concern. She explains things to me very patiently and is willing to answer all my questions. Dr Boissy is very personable- good at her job. She is a treasure!
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025
Love Dr. Boissy.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025
Dr Boissy is wonderful and very helpful with the issues my ridiculous body has.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
Dr. Boissy was fantastic. She is caring and an excellent provider. She answered all my questions and did not make me feel rushed.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025
Dr. Boissy is wonderful
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2025
Dr Boissy is a respectful thoughtful lady. She seemed kind of unsure of the diagnosis which I can respect. I'd rather they're skeptical then be misdiagnosed
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025
I had to wait for a month after having MRIs to visit Dr. Boissy via Zoom, but it was worth the wait.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025
Dr. Boissy answered every question and concern I had. She showed me the images from my MRIs and explained them in detail and care.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2024
Dr. Bossy always makes me feel totally engaged as a partner with her in my health care and helping me navigate my journey with MS.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2024
Dr Boissy has been my Dr for 15 years and I couldn't ask for any better care or help/support from her and the staff of the Mellen Center
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2024
Dr Boissy has always made me feel like she was NEVERout of reach for me or any concerns or questions that I may have.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024
I always enjoy my appt with Dr Boissy! She is such a wonderful doctor and very knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2024
Wonderful experience with Dr. Boissy!
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
Dr Boissey is amazing. She gives great care and is very compassionate.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024
Dr. Boissy was super thoughtful and thorough. She Took a lot of time with me
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024
Dr Boissy is very professional and the neurologist in the field. You should be proud to have her on your staff. I can't say enough about how great she is.
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024
She is AWESOME
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024
Dr. Boissy is very nice and knowledgeable concerning MS. She listens and helps me to feel at ease and make the best decisions.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024
Dr. Was very attentive to my needs and very compassionate
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024
Dr. Bossy is an excellent doctor. Very attentive, very caring and very professional. Best doctor I've ever had.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2024
She is a wonderful doctor and she listens
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024
Dr Boissy is an excellent physician.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024
Dr. Boissy sets the standard very high for how all medical professionals should interact and treat patients.
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024
It would be nice if I didn't have to fight to get an appointment with MY DOCTOR. I have been told everything from she no longer works there to she only works one day a month from people when I have called to schedule. I'm fortunate that I do not need to see her every time and I LOVE my nurse practitioner Julie but it's pretty bad that u was given false information on more then one occasion
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024
I have seen Dr Boissy since I was diagnosed in 1999. She has treated be with kindness and has always encouraged me to take part in managing this disease. I would never want to do this without her!
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Unfortunately my own doctors office did not send my records of MRI and other tests as I was told they would to the Cleveland Clinic so the doctor was going off of what she could see in my chart. I signed release papers so she could receive them.
Reviewed on May 9, 2024
Dr. Boissy is the best doctor I have ever experienced through my years of dealing with the medical field. She is very thorough and an excellent communicator.