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Department Mellen Center
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Long-Term Care
  • Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
  • Devic's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neuroimmunology
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Transverse Myelitis
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Biography

About Robert Bermel, MD

Robert Bermel, MD is a Staff Neurologist in the Neurological Institute's Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis at Cleveland Clinic. He received a medical degree with thesis honors from the State University of New York at Buffalo, where his interest in MS began while training under Dr. Lawrence Jacobs. Dr. Bermel completed neurology residency training and served as Chief Resident at Cleveland Clinic. He was funded as a National MS Society postdoctoral fellow in clinical neuroimmunology and advanced imaging at Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Bermel cares for patients, conducts imaging research, and participates in clinical trials at the Mellen Center. Dr. Bermel is leading the implementation and application of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for the clinical program at the Mellen Center.  His current research interests focus on the identification of advanced imaging methods to evaluate and improve recovery from inflammatory demyelinating disease. Specifically, he is utilizing techniques such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Diffusion Tensor MRI (DTI), and Functional MRI (fMRI). He is currently principal investigator on a research grant funded by the National MS Society, and a co-investigator on multiple clinical trials.

He regularly serves as a volunteer speaker to patient groups on behalf of the National MS Society, and occasionally as a consultant to industry in the field of MS therapeutics.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2008

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Neuroimmunology (Multiple Sclerosis)
Cleveland, OH
2008

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurology
Cleveland, OH
2007

Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH
2004

Medical Education - State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Buffalo, NY
2003

Undergraduate - State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
1999

Professional Highlights

  • National Multiple Sclerosis Society Research Grant: "Advanced imaging methods to study recovery from acute optic neuritis"
  • Program Committee - American Society of Neuroimaging
  • Regular volunteer speaker for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Certifications

  • Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology

Specialty Interests

clinical trial research, imaging research, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuroimmunology

Awards & Honors

  • 2003   American Society of Neuroimaging William Oldendorf Award for Outstanding Neuroimaging Research. Presented at the ASN Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA March 7, 2003 for the work entitled: "Gray matter T2 hypointensity predicts longitudinal brain atrophy in MS: effect of interferon beta-1a".
  • 2003   American Academy of Neurology Medical Student Prize for Excellence in Neurology. Presented at University at Buffalo School of Medicine commencement May 23, 2003.
  • 2003   State University of New York at Buffalo Baccelli Award for Most Outstanding Research. Presented at University at Buffalo School of Medicine commencement May 23, 2003.
  • 2001   American Academy of Neurology G. Milton Shy Award in Clinical Neurology. Presented at the AAN Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA May 7, 2001 for the work entitled: "Bicaudate ratio as a marker of brain atrophy in multiple sclerosis".

Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology -  member since 2000
  • American Medical Association  - member since 1999
  • American Society of Neuroimaging - member since 2001. Annual Meeting Program Committee since 2003
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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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 9/25/2023, Dr. Bermel 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. Bermel 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:

  • Sanofi Genzyme
  • TG Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Novartis International, AG
  • EMD Serono, Inc.

Right to Future Distribution of Cleveland Clinic Financial Interest. Dr. Bermel may receive future financial benefits from the Cleveland Clinic for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:

  • Qr8 Health, 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

75 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
4.7 out of 5
Explains 4.6
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.7
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.7

14 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024

Dr Bermel is unique among the many physicians that ha cared for my complex neurological problems

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024

Dr Bermel went above and beyond during my visit. You just don't find doctors like him anymore. He listened to and answered all of my questions. He really put my mind at ease.

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

I would highly recommend Dr. Bermel. He is an excellent doctor.

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024

Dr. Bermel is one of the best doctors I have ever had. His been my doctor for over 15 years. He has great bedside manners and genuinely cares for his patients.

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024

Dr. Bermel was very informative and a pleasure during our visit

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024

Doctor Bermell is the best!!

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024

Dr. Bermel always takes his time and explains things thoroughly and answers questions I have about my medical condition

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024

Dr Bermel was attentive and compassionate. While my neurological problems are not understood at this time, he was supportive and helpful in getting me a referral to the Long Covid Clinic

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024

No video connection, Dr Bermel was very helpful on explaining my MRI results!

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

Dr. Bermel listened to my concerns and arranged testing I needed. He listend to my symptoms, and explains procedures and testing well. I believe he cares about his patients health. I would highly recommend him to others.

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Dr. Bermel and his attending were very thorough in hearing my history and conducting tests. They listened attentively, asked questions and answered any questions that I had. I never felt rushed during the process at all. I was very pleased with every aspect! Cleveland clinic is very reputable and I was not disappointed. Thank you!

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

Dr. Bermel is a uniquely excellent physician

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024

Overall experience with medical assistant added unnecessary stress/frustration but enjoyed working with Dr Burmel

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023

Dr. Bermel and the other doctors are the best that I see. I never feel rushed, they take the time to listen to me. Dr. Bermel is wonderful and answers all my questions and ensures that I taken care of.

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