Nathan Pennell, MD, PhD
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Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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Treatment & Services
- Cancer Center
- Clinical Trials
- Screening and Testing
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Cancer
- Chemotherapy Related Symptoms
- Lung Cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Rare Cancer and Blood Disease Program
- Thymic Cancer
- Thymic Tumors
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View All PlansAbout Nathan Pennell, MD, PhD
Dr. Pennell is a board certified medical oncologist who joined the staff of the Taussig Cancer Center in 2008. He specializes in the treatment of thoracic malignancies with a focus on lung cancer, and was appointed director of the TCI lung cancer medical oncology program in 2010. He is a professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
Dr. Pennell's research interests include clinical trials using novel therapies, with a goal of facilitating the movement of new treatments from the laboratory to the clinic.
He received his Ph.D. in neuroscience in 1998 and his M.D. in 2002 from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL.
Dr. Pennell completed his internal medicine residency in 2005 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. His medical oncology fellowship training was completed in 2007 at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2008
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Harvard Medical School
Medical Oncology
Boston,
MA USA
2007
Residency - Brigham & Women's Hospital
Internal Medicine
Boston,
MA USA
2005
Internship - Brigham & Women's Hospital
Internal Medicine
Boston,
MA USA
2003
Medical Education - University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville,
FL USA
2002
Medical Education - University of Florida College of Medicine
Neuroscience
Gainesville,
FL USA
1998
Undergraduate - University of North Carolina Health Care System
Biology
Chapel Hill,
NC USA
1993
Additional Training
- Program in Clinical Effectiveness, Harvard School of Public Health, 2006
Professional Highlights
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
Specialty Interests
Lung cancer, mesothelioma, thyroid cancer, clinical trials, cancer, chemotherapy related symptoms
Awards & Honors
Innovations & Patents
Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Research & Publications
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As of 3/1/2023, Dr. Pennell 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. Pennell 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:
- ResistanceBio, Inc.
- Vial
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Curio Science 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.
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81 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 | |
| Listens | 4.3 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
12 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 9, 2023
Dr. Pennell was very good at explaining all of my options and I appreciated his recommendations for my next line of treatment.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
Over the last several years, I believe we have developed a very relationship and Dr. Pennell has been very responsive when I have side effects and or co cerns.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2023
Great doctor
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2023
I love Dr Pennel. He knew all about what my treatment was and all the side affects that can be expected. Great bedside manner, and cares about his patients. Would recommend him to anyone!!
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2023
Dr. Pennell had already connected with a radiation oncologist for me and it was a much more positive visit than I had anticipated. So grateful for his knowledge and good care.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2023
I just love Dr. Pennell. He's a very kind & compassionate person as well as a very good doctor.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2022
Very impressed with doctor and staff.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2022
I was very pleased by the effort Dr Pennell and his team made to see me as quickly as possible. I have tremendous confidence in his expertise, responsiveness and care. Talking with him calms me down. I feel as if I then make better decisions. I am grateful to the entire team and it's professionalism.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2022
Dr and associates provided professional and comforting atmosphere during visit
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2022
I have been a patient of Dr. Pennell's for almost 5 years. He is extremely professional, kind, concerned, and patient.
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2022
Dr. Pennell could not have been more patient, thorough or professional
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2022
Dr Pennell was excellent, took time to discuss my condition, treatment options. I felt comfortable asking questions, he always answered, and showed concern for me as a person.