Paul Saluan, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Sports Health Center
- Appointment:
- 216.444.2606
- Desk:
- 216.518.3473
- Fax:
- 216.518.3490
Additional Locations
Orthopaedic Surgery
Strongsville Family Health Center
16761 S Park Center
Strongsville, OH 44136
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.2606
- Desk:
- 216.518.3473
- Fax:
- 216.518.3490
Orthopaedic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.2606
- Desk:
- 216.518.3473
- Fax:
- 216.518.3490
Pediatric Institute
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.2606
- Fax:
- 216.518.3490
Orthopaedic Surgery
Marymount Hospital
12300 McCracken Road
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.2606
- Desk:
- 216.518.3473
- Fax:
- 216.518.3490
Treatment & Services
- Adolescent Orthopaedics
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Repair
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Center for Pediatric Sports Health
- Clinical Trials
- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Elbow Surgery
- Fracture Care
- Hip & Knee Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Surgery
- Ligament Reconstruction Of The Knee
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Patello-femoral Knee Surgery
- Pediatric Fracture Treatment
- Pediatric Hip Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery Of The Hip
- Reconstructive Surgery Of The Knee
- Robotic Assisted Hip Replacement
- Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement
- Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Pathology
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Instability Repairs
- Shoulder Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Safety
- Surgery
- Surgery Foot And Ankle
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- ACL Injury
- Acute Sports Injuries
- Ankle Instability
- Arthritic Knee Problems
- Athletic Knee Injury
- Back Pain in Athletes
- Broken Bones
- Disorders of the Shoulder
- Fractures
- Knee Cartilage Injury
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Ligament Injuries
- Knee Pain
- Knee Problems
- Muscle Injuries
- Musculoskeletal Injuries In Athletes
- Orthopaedic Injuries
- Overuse Syndrome
- Patellofemoral Instability
- Pediatric And Adolescent Hip Disorders
- Pediatric Knee Injuries
- Pediatric Trauma
- Runner's Knee
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries in Baseball
- Shoulder Problems
- Sports Injuries
- Upper Extremity Disorders
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View All PlansAbout Paul Saluan, MD
Dr. Saluan specializes in pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery and pediatric orthopaedic surgery. He is certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
In addition, Dr. Saluan is the developer and Director of the Orthopaedic Arthroscopy Skills Lab Curriculum. He also acts as a Contributor to a Pediatric Outcomes Instrument being developed to assist in pediatric injury/disease-specific outcomes research.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2007
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Colorado Denver, The Children's Hospital
Pediatric Orthopaedics
Denver,
CO USA
1999
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Orthopaedic Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
1998
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
1994
Medical Education - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
MD
Cleveland,
OH USA
1993
Undergraduate - John Carroll University
University Heights,
OH USA
1988
Professional Highlights
- Medical Director, The Annual Greater Cleveland Triathlon (2005-present)
- Medical Director and Head Team Physician, Gymnastics World (2005-present)
- Medial Director, Continental Cup International Youth Sports Festival (2010-present)
- Head Team Physician, Brecksville Broadview Heights High School (2007-present)
- Head Team Physician, Baldwin Wallace University (2009-present)
- Pinnacle Performance Center Award for Clinical Excellence in Sports Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, 2005
Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Specialty Interests
Pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, arthroscopy, pediatric orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedics
Awards & Honors
- 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year Award, Cleveland Clinic Sports Health Primary Care Fellowship Program
- 2010-2011 Best Clinical Research Award, Self-Reported Outcomes Instrument to Assess Upper and Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Issues in 11-18 year old patients
- 2009-2010 Teacher of the Year Award, Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- 2009 Scholarship in Teaching Award, Case Wester Reserve University School of Medicine
- Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) and Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) research grant, Principal Investigator
- Pinnacle Performance Center Award for Clinical Excellence in Sports Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, 2005
Innovations & Patents
- Active ongoing involvement in development of novel anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction technique for skeletally immature patients with ACL tears
- Development of Arthroscopy Skills Lab Curriculum for orthopaedic surgery residents and sports medicine fellows; developing standardized validated tool for assessment of resident and fellow performance in arthroscopic skills exercises
Memberships
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American College of Sports Medicine
- International Cartilage Restoration Society
- Ohio Orthopaedic Society
Research & Publications
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As of 6/26/2022, Dr. Saluan 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. Saluan receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Arthrex, Inc.
Fiduciary Role. Dr. Saluan serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:
- Equalizer Technologies, LLC
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.
155 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
35 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 2, 2022
Dr Saluan is great, but I'm not sure he's worth a 75 minute wait.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2022
Dr. Saluan is great, he makes you feel like your concerns are important and you are really being listened to, he genuinely makes you feel like you are his only patient and you are important, and your concerns are valid. He is very personable and highly knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2022
Dr. Saluan was so amazing, his bedside manner and explanation of my son's condition was more than expected. He made us feel like my son is his most important VIP patient. He made it known that his condition was a bit serious and would need pretty extensive surgery and a long recovery, but his confidence made me feel at ease and comfortable that he would treat my child as if he was his own.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2022
Dr. Saluan was great! I enjoyed that he had a sense of humor and explained things so we understood it.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2022
Doctors took great care of me and got me in and out on a successful procedure
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2022
Outstanding service and consideration for scheduling by Dr. Saluan's staff.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2022
Dr Saluan was very thorough with everything. He took the time to explain things and I didn't feel rushed. I wouldn't choose any other Orthopedic! He's the best.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2022
Bad - the wait time was inexcusable. It was over an hour and the actual appointment lasted about 5 minutes. Good - Dr. Saluan was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, informative, friendly, and explained the diagnosis incredibly. I can't thank him enough for his care and concern for my son.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2022
Dr Saluan, PA Trevor, and the rest of the staff is great!
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2022
Dr was very knowledgeable and concerned. Set surgery up for the very next day. Very happy with urgency.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2022
Excellent staff from Front Desk to Dr Saluan. Very attentive and extremely knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2022
Dr Saluan is an extremely knowledgeable, experienced and empathetic physician
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2022
Excellent team and Dr Saluan is an exceptional empathetic surgeon and doctor. We share this with family, friends and other sports members constantly!
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2022
Would absolutely refer Dr Saluan and the Clinic. He sees beyond the patient but sees me as a person
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2021
Trevor showed that he was genuinely concerned with what I was telling him and the concerns I was having, as did Dr. Saluan. They made me feel assured that my concerns were going to be taken care of.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2021
Dr Saluan is a great doctor!
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2021
*Dr. Saluan & his team is awesome we love to *Tom & *Kelsy is on site at our high school for continuity too!
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2021
Dr Farrow was amazing. From appointment to surgery he listened to my son and his concerns and goals. He took his time and communicated with us. He is by far the best physician we have ever had period
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2021
Dr Saluan, his PA Trevor and trainer Tom are all great! Having CCF as part of our high school program makes follow up for injuries so easy
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2021
Dr. Paul Sauan, Trevor, and Colleen have been most competent, empathetic, and helpful with treatment. This has been Dr. Sauan's standard since treating my son in 2000 as a toddler, and our family through 2021!We are grateful for his staffs talents, kindness and service.Leslie Jevnikar, PhD
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2021
This was our first experience and I was very pleased. Dr. Saluan was very thorough and explained everything.
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2021
Great team! Nurses, PA, fellow, doctor, staff!
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2021
Dr. Saluan and his staff exceeded our expectations as he has for many years. Paul is very kind & honest. We are very grateful for the attention that they staff also had given to Marco in helping him to feel assured that he was healthy and making good choices to heal the best he can.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2021
I have referred several individuals to Dr. Saluan over the years and will continue to do so. Thank you again for all of your time taken, kindness, and patience during your busy schedules!
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2021
Excellent. Dr. Saluan personally called me back immediately. Top notch. Organized, on time, unbelievable bedside manner. I have never experienced such a well oiled group that he and his team have. A+++
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2021
Excellent experience. Dr. Saluan did my younger son's knee surgery last October and it was a great experience. He cares. And he is good. He is top notch.
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2021
Dr Saluan makes sure I am able to get in when having problems
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2021
Dr Saluan is the best. Very thorough. Excellent clinician. Explains problems and treatments thoroughly Wish everyone at the Clinic took care of their patients the way Dr Saluan does
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2021
Ease of getting care was directly due to Dr Saluan's attention He coordinated the visit for me after I called with a question
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2021
We have had a great relationship with the person assisting our doctor. She responded timely to all phone calls and emails and demonstrated a great amount of caring
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2021
Fantastic doctor. Wonderful staff
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2021
Such a good doctor the wait was long but worth it
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2021
The whole team is amazing to work with and made the experience easy. Dr Saluan, Sandy, Trevor, Colleen and Tom all went above and beyond to provide excellent care.
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2021
Dr Saluan is terrific and his staff does an amazing job
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2021
*Dr. Saluan spoke to my daughter & to me.