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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
View all 3 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Alport Syndrome
  • Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
  • Kidney Stones
  • Renal Artery Disease
View all 7 Specialties +
Insurance

Insurance

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2007

Education & Fellowships

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

Graduate School - Baldwin Wallace University
Healthcare
Berea, OH USA
2019

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

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

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

Undergraduate - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Biomedical Engineering
Troy, NY USA
1994

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine - Nephrology

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 10/3/2022, 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:

  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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

67 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

11 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023

Dr. Simon was very helpful in explaining exactly what the issue was, his concerns and comfort areas, and how we would move forward to confirm things. We definitely appreciated his expertise and ability to explain things.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023

Dr Simon has done more to help me in this short time than all my doctors before. I will forever be grateful for all he has done for me!

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023

Dr Simon was very knowledgeable and very kind and he really cared about helping me with my health problems.

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2022

Dr simone spent alot of time with me , and great communication.

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2022

Love cleveland clinic and Dr. Simon

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2022

Dr. Simon takes the time to answer my questions and he explained all treatment.

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2022

Dr. Simon listened to my concerns and didn't try to rush our appointment.

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2022

Dr. Simon always answers all my questions and considers my opinion regarding treatment plans.

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2022

Excellant doctor

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2022

All employees in the medical center were polite and helpful in navigating such a large facility. My doctor is professional, knowledgeable, polite . Everything concerning my visit is explained and I'm comfortable having Dr. Simon on my team

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2022

Dr. Simon is an amazing doctor and I have been with him for the last 8 years, I am not sure I would trust another physician as much as I have with him. He is always looking for new treatments and everything and anything that will help my disease.

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