Michael McNamara, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6833
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- 216.444.5110
- Fax:
- 216.444.9464
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Anal Cancer
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Colorectal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Melanoma
- Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
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View All PlansAbout Michael McNamara, MD
Michael McNamara, MD, is Associate Staff in the Department of Solid Tumor Oncology at Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute. Dr. McNamara is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. His specialty areas include esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, and solid tumor disorders.
Dr. McNamara received his B.S. degree at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed an internship and internal medicine residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pennsylvania, followed by a medical oncology fellowship, also at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. McNamara was appointed as an Associate Staff Physician in Solid Tumor Oncology in 2008.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2008
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Hematology/Oncology
Pittsburgh,
PA USA
2008
Residency - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Pittsburgh,
PA USA
2005
Internship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Pittsburgh,
PA USA
2002
Medical School - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2001
Undergraduate - The Ohio State University
Columbus,
OH USA
1997
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
Specialty Interests
Esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer, bladder cancer, colon cancer, liver cancer, melanoma, solid tumor disorders, cancer
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127 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 | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Knows Medical History | 5 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
11 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 21, 2019
Doctor McNamara is THE best! He is knowledgeable, caring, and has a great bedside manner! Takes time to answer all questions.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2019
Dr. McNamara is always very helpful and caring.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2019
Dr. McNamara took a lot of time with us and provided very helpful information. He very thorough and we were surprised at how much time he gave us!
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2018
Dr.McNamara is very caring, involved, intelligent Dr. He is great to work with, and to be seen by. SCHEDULING can be problematic.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2018
Everything about Cleveland Clinic is excellent. Excellent. Dr McNamara IS THE BEST!
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2018
Dr McNamara is an excellent Dr. Excellent.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2018
DR. Mcnamara is very knowledgeable and explains everything . He leaves no stone unturned.
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2018
Dr. McNamara is my oncologist. He is an awesome physician; saved my life. He is warm, approachable, and human, also knowledgeable and thoughtful. He explains things very clearly, listens to our concerns, critiques the information we find on the internet, and seems always to have my best interest at heart. He is a key leader of the team as we deal with my complicated and fatal condition; providing input and judgement and also giving me the final decisions and responsibility for our choices. Everybody deserves a physician-patient relationship like the one we have. He helps me to live and laugh in spite of my chemotherapy and my impending death. (Which so far he has managed to delay by a couple of years.) Also he is humble and very human; probably a really great person to have at a party, but definitely a really great person to help me through a difficult patch of life. Give him a raise & some recognition (not a promotion though; please let him stay with patients!!)
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2018
Dr. took the time to explain the treatment and consulted with other doctors prior to giving me his opinion.
Reviewed on May 31, 2018
was a busy day and Dr McNamara explained why the delay which I appreciate
Reviewed on May 18, 2018
Dr. McNamara met with us on short-notice after receiving confusing information from another provider. He was able to bring clarity to my father's condition and where he is in "staging". He presented difficult to digest details in a manner that was sensitive and caring. We highly recommend Dr. McNamara to other patients.