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Department Kidney Medicine
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:
216.444.6771
Desk:
216.445.4897
Fax:
216.444.9378
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Blood Tests
  • Nephrology
  • Urine Protein Test
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Alport Syndrome
  • Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Renal Artery Disease
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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2007

Education & Fellowships

Graduate School - Baldwin Wallace College
Healthcare Management
Berea, OH
2019

Graduate School - Baldwin Wallace University
Healthcare
Berea, OH
2019

Fellowship - Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Nephrology
Washington, DC
2004

Residency - Brooke Army Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Fort Sam Houston, TX
2001

Medical Education - Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
MD
Chicago, IL
1998

Undergraduate - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Biomedical Engineering
Troy, NY
1994

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Nephrology
  • Internal Medicine

Specialty Interests

Chronic kidney disease, nephrolithiasis, renal artery stenosis, glomerulonephritis, Alport syndrome, Atypical HUS

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for James Simon, 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 10/16/2024, Dr. Simon 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. Simon 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:

  • Ripple Therapeutics Corporation

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

116 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
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

28 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

He's an excellent Dr.

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2024

Dr Simon is so compassionate and cares very much. He's wonderful

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024

Very happy with clinic and Simon is the best doctor I've had. Very knowledgeable and confident. I have FSGS and he is on top of it. I live outside Buffalo so getting there is some of the issue. Definitely worth it though

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

Dr Simon is an amazing doctor. We are very pleased with his care and concern. He is very professional and concerned about his patients. I have recommended him to several people.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

We have always had a good experience with Dr. Simon.

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024

Dr Simon's is always very courteous and explains things in detail. Even when I send him messages via MyChart.

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024

Dr. Simon was excellent he listened and followed up

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024

Dr Simon is fantastic. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and caring.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

100% confidence in Dr. Simon. We don't want to see anyone else.

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024

Was diagnosed with FSGS. Has no information on this until I met with Dr. He was very knowledgeable but also went through and thoroughly explained what was going on. Was fantastic

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024

He is a wonderful and very knowledgeable doctor. Treats patients with respect and kindness . He also explains everything to our understanding

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024

Dr. Simon is tremendous and he always takes the time to answer all of my questions. He is extremely knowledgeable and I trust his advice.

Reviewed on May 16, 2024

DR SIMON is awesome.

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

My call connected and my physician was never able to "host" and the call had to be completed by phone.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

The doctor I see is a little difficult to schedule with, but he's one of the better doctors, so its understandable.

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

Dr. Simon is a real professional with a very pleasant to his patient and the manner in which he carefully explains _____ with respect and ability to convey his recommendations.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

Dr Simon had prepared for my visit by reading my chart. He spent ample time listening and interacting with me during our clinic encounter to better understand my complex medical history and make recommendations. Even by Cleveland Clinic standards of world class excellence, I thought that Dr. Simon was an especially intellectually brilliant and humanistically caring physician.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024

Dr Simon listened and answered all my questions and concerns. I was very concerned and nervous about my health issues but after talking to Dr Simon I felt at ease like a weight had been lifted.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Thank you Dr. Simon for taking your time thoroughly explaining my moms health issues!

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023

Dr Simon is great.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2023

Dr. Simon is a very caring doctor.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2023

Dr Simon listened to what I had to say and talked to me in terms a non medical person can understand. It's very nice to have that in a doctor.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2023

It was the first time I have ever had the Doctor personally stop in to inform us that he was running behind and had one more patient to see before he could get to us. That was a very impressive personal touch.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023

Dr. Simon took the time to talk with us about the diagnosis and best approach to treatment. He is willing to work with my physician on following through with the treatment recommendations

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023

Dr. Simon is the best - so grateful he is our doctor.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023

Dr Simon is the best !!! He takes the time to listen to your concerns and health issues and takes time to address each of them I wish we had more Doctors like Dr Simon and his staff

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023

Dr Simon is one of the best Doctors I've ever had the privilege to meet I wish the world had more Doctors that actually take time to listen & and explain everything priceless

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2023

Excellent care. Top notch. Very thorough. The Doctor went above and beyond my expectations.

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