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Department Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Primary Location Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center
Primary Location

Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center

Appointment:
216.444.6568
Desk:
330.888.4000
Fax:
330.888.4350
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Radioactive Iodine Treatment
  • Thyroid Aspiration
  • Thyroid Ultrasound
  • Thyroid Ultrasound and Biopsy
View all 4 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Acromegaly
  • Addison's Disease
  • Adrenal Disorders
  • Adrenal Insufficiency
  • Adrenal Tumors
  • Adrenocortical Carcinoma
  • Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)
  • Amenorrhea
  • Androgen Excess
  • Bone Disorders
  • Calcium Disorders
  • Carcinoid Syndrome
  • Conn's Syndrome
  • Cushing's Syndrome
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes, Gestational
  • Empty Sella
  • Endocrine Complications of Pregnancy
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Endocrine Hypertension
  • Familial Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
  • Fasting Hypoglycemia
  • Flushing Syndromes
  • Galactorrhea
  • Goiter
  • Growth Hormone Deficiency
  • Growth Hormone Excess
  • Gynecomastia
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hirsutism
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Hyperandrogenism
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hyperprolactinemia
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypertriglyceridemia
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Hypogonadism
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Hypophysitis
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Klinefelter Syndrome
  • Mastocytosis
  • McCune-Albright Syndrome
  • Menopause, Male
  • Metabolic Bone Disease
  • Metabolic Diseases
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Obesity
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
  • Panhypopituitarism
  • Parathyroid Cancer
  • Parathyroid Disease
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Pituitary Cysts
  • Pituitary Disorders
  • Pituitary Stalk Lesions
  • Pituitary Tumors
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Primary Hyperaldosteronism
  • Prolactin Excess States
  • Prolactinoma
  • Pseudohypoparathyroidism
  • Reactive Hypoglycemia
  • Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
  • Thyroid and Pregnancy
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Thyroid Nodule
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
View all 76 Specialties +
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Biography

About Kevin M. Pantalone, DO

Dr. Pantalone is a board certified Staff Endocrinologist at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He currently serves as the Director of Diabetes Initiatives in the Department of Endocrinology. He previously served as the Director of Clinical Research for the Department of Endocrinology from 2014-2019. Dr. Pantalone is a graduate of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency and endocrinology fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.

He was designated a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE) in 2015. His clinical focus is on the glycemic management of type 2 diabetes, as well as the diagnosis and management of low testosterone in men, thyroid disorders, and pituitary tumors. His research interests are related to the adverse effects of diabetes therapies, particularly those related to sulfonylureas. He is also actively involved in health outcomes research using the enterprise-wide electronic health record system at Cleveland Clinic.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2012

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Endocrinology
Cleveland, OH
2011

Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
2009

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH
2009

Medical Education - Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Athens, OH
2006

Undergraduate - Kent State University
Kent, OH
2002

Additional Training

  • Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU)

Professional Highlights

  • Dr. Pantalone has received local and national media attention for research pertaining to adverse outcomes with sulfonylurea therapy.   He has served as the Director of Clinical Research for the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at Cleveland Clinic from 2014-2019.   His research is regularly featured in Healio Endocrine today, https://www.healio.com/endocrinology.  His commentary on recently published studies pertaining to diabetes is featured regularly by Endocrinology Advisor, https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/.  He is a member of MD Magazine’s Advisory Board, and serves on numerous institutional, ADA, and AACE committees.

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Internal Medicine

Awards & Honors

  • Co-presenter, Busting Inertia: Identifying and Engaging High Risk Patients, Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia Webinar, American Diabetes Association, September 2020.
  • Appointed Section Editor, Primary Care and Public Health, Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, August 2020
  • Appointed to the Ohio Diabetes Action Plan 2021 Advisory Committee, 2020-2021
  • Appointed to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)/American College of Endocrinology (ACE) Clinical Practice Guideline Conflict of Interest Subcommittee, 2020-present
  • Appointed to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)/American College of Endocrinology (ACE) Clinical Practice Guideline Conflict of Interest Subcommittee Clinical Practice Guidelines Strategic Planning Task Force, 2020-present
  • Principal Investigator for SOUL: A Heart Disease Study of Semaglutide in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
  • Principal Investigator for SURPASS-CVOT: A Study of Tirzepatide (LY3298176) Compared With Dulaglutide on Major Cardiovascular Events in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes
  • Appointed as Vice-Chair of the Appointed to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE)/American College of Endocrinology (ACE) Clinical Practice Guideline Oversight Committee, 2020
  • Activity Director, VJ Canizaro, MD Health Summit, Traditional Medical City, Biloxi, MS, March 2020
  • Awarded The Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Certificate from Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management, December 2019
  • Nominated by institutional leadership to complete the annual “Lead Forward, Transforming Enterprise” leadership course at Cleveland Clinic, November 4-9, 2019
  • Appointed to the Endocrine Self-Assessment Program (ESAP) Faculty Working Group, 2019
  • Appointed to the American Diabetes Association Therapeutic Inertia Research Work Group, 2019
  • Appointed as Director of Diabetes Initiatives, Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute, August, 2019
  • Invited to the American Diabetes Association Summit on Therapeutic Inertia, November 2018.This Summit, organized to identify and assess issues related to therapeutic inertia, brought together over 100 members of the diabetes healthcare ecosystem, including interprofessional primary care providers, diabetes specialists, health systems, payors and patient advocacy groups.
  • Appointed member of the steering committee for NN8022-4432, An Obesity Pragmatic Clinical Trial, 2018.
  • Appointed to the American College of Endocrinology Task Force to serve as a member of the ACE CPG Oversight Committee, 2018-2020.
  • Nominated by department leadership to complete the “Introduction to Emotional Intelligence” course at the Case Western Reserve Weatherhead School of Management, July, 2018.
  • Featured regularly by Endocrinology Advisor, providing commentary on recently published studies pertaining to diabetes, 2017 to present. https://www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/
  • Appointed to Research Executive Committee, Cleveland Clinic, 2017 to present
  • Research Information Technology Advisory Board, Cleveland Clinic, 2017 to present
  • Appointed to Patient Access Steering Committee, Cleveland Clinic, 2017 to present
  • Member of MD Magazine’s Advisory Board, 2017 to present
  • Principal Investigator for PIONEER-6: A Trial Investigating the Cardiovascular Safety of Oral Semaglutide in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes
  • Appointed to the American College of Endocrinology (College) Task Force to Update the AACE Growth Hormone Clinical Practice Guidelines, 2017-2020
  • Appointed to the American College of Endocrinology (College) to serve as a member of the ACE Scientific Referencing Team (ASRT), 2016-2018
  • Research regularly featured in Healio Endocrine today. https://www.healio.com/endocrinology
  • Research Featured in Endocrine News, September 2016.The Endocrine Society. https://endocrinenews.endocrine.org/wp-content/uploads/EN0916_ROW.pdf
  • Featured regularly on Cleveland Clinic’s Consult QD, discussing a variety of endocrinology related topics.https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/?s=pantalone
  • Appointed Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University
  • NIH-R01 co-investigator Dynamics of Muscle Mitochondria in Type 2 Diabetes (DYNAMMO T2D).Roles include advising with subject recruitment and advising with the Standard of Care component of the intervention for the type 2 diabetes group and helping with the screening process (2015-2020).
  • Chosen by the Endocrine Society to participate in the society’s annual media training seminar (2015) to assist the society with endocrine-related media requests
  • Nominated by department leadership to complete the annual “Leading in Health Care” course at Cleveland Clinic, 2015-2016.
  • Fellow of the American College of Endocrinologists (FACE), 2015
  • Guest Editor, J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2015 Apr 1;115(4_suppl):eS3-eS4.
  • Abstract Reviewer, Clinical Diabetes, The Endocrine Society, 2014
  • Appointed Director of Clinical Research for the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at Cleveland Clinic, August of 2014
  • Principal Investigator and Regional Study Leader for DEVOTE: A Trial Comparing Cardiovascular Safety of Insulin Degludec versus Insulin Glargine in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes at High Risk of Cardiovascular Events
  • Authored an online fellow’s module addressing the diagnosis and treatment of male hypogonadism for the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, May 2013
  • Received national media attention for research pertaining to adverse outcomes with sulfonylurea therapy (The Endocrine Society, U.S. News and World Report, Medscape Medical News, etc.)
  • Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute Research Award Winner, Best Research Presentation, April 2011
  • Chief Fellow, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Cleveland Clinic, 2010-2011
  • Presidential Poster Competition Winner, The Endocrine Society National Meeting, San Diego, CA, June 2010
  • Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute Research Award Winner, Best Research Presentation, April 2010
  • Fellow representative for the Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Care Team, a multidisciplinary team of health care providers which meets on a monthly basis to address issues pertaining to diabetes management in the hospital setting, July 2009 to June 2011
  • Cleveland Clinic Internal Medicine Senior Resident of the Year, 2008-2009
  • Cleveland Clinic Peskind Award, Best Clinical or Nonclinical Paper from a Resident in the Division of Medicine, June 2009
  • Cleveland Clinic Resident Research Competition Winner and Internal Medicine Grand Rounds Presentation, Best Internal Medicine Resident Research Project, June 2009
  • Graduated in the top 10% at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, June 2006
  • Valedictorian of College of Arts and Sciences, Kent State University, May 2002, GPA 4.0
  • Recognized as one of the brightest college students in Northeast Ohio in Northeastern Ohio Live Magazine, May 2002
  • Mary Manchester Award for Superior Scholarship, Leadership and Constructive Citizenship, April 2002
  • Superior Research Award, Lubrizol Corporation and Kent State University, April 2002
  • Phi Beta Kappa National Honors Society, inducted April 2002
  • Golden Key National Honors Society, inducted March 2001
  • Manuscript Reviewer
  • The New England Journal of Medicine, 2014 to present
  • The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, 2014 to present
  • The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 2015 to present
  • Diabetes Care, 2017 to present
  • The Lancet, 2016 to present
  • Acta Endocrinologica, 2019 to present
  • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2020 to present
  • The American Heart Journal, 2020 to present

Memberships

  • The Endocrine Society
  • American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  • The American Diabetes Association
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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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 3/22/2024, Dr. Pantalone 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. Pantalone 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:

  • AstraZeneca
  • Novo Nordisk, A/S
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Bayer Healthcare 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

175 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
5 out of 5
Explains 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 5
Patient Rating of Doctor 5

58 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Dr. Pantalone is the best!

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024

Dr. Pantalone is easy to connect and communicate with; he is patient, and takes care to ensure questions are answered and understood.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024

I never have any issues with Dr Pantalone or his staff ty

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024

I will see no one else other than Dr. Pantalone

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024

Dr. Pantalone is an outstanding doctor and person!!

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024

Dr. Pantelone is fantastic.

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024

Dr. Pantelone has always gone above and beyond. He is a caring physician who will no stone unturned to make you better. He listens to his patients and combines that with all tests/labs and his knowledge to provide a plan for the best possible outcome.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024

Dr. Pantalone listened to what I was experiencing with my current thyroid hormone replacement regiment. Primary concern was about my well being and secondary was my hormone levels, as long as they were not in any level of concern.

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

Dr. Pantalone is the best Doctor at CCF. Explains everything and really cares.

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

Dr. Pantalone really cares about his patients. He explains everything. He is very thorough. He is so in-tune with my health He provides great follow-up on my chart.

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

Excellent doctor

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

I so appreciate Dr. Pantalone. His support and patience through my journey has meant the world to me.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

Dr. Pantaone is the BEST. He has always been attentive and considerate, listening and offering suggestions for treatment. I couldn't have a better thyroid care physician. His staff is also always kind and helpful and efficient.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

Dr Pantalone and his staff are always available to help answer any questions I may have. I feel they really listen and care about me.

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2024

I trust what my provider tells me and advises

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2024

Every appointment with Dr. Pantelone is a good experience because he listens to my concerns and is knowledgeable and up-to-date on the latest medicines and practices surrounding my diabetes. It is important to me to trust my doctor and my confidence in Dr. Pantelone is very high because of his high level of expertise. I am more than satisfied with my experience with him.

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024

Highly recommend Dr. Pantalone

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024

I always receive prompt responses from my providers office.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024

Dr. Pantelone is the best. He knows my situation and talks on my level so that I understand his diagnosis. He is always professional and respectful to me. I've seen him for many years and will continue to see him as long as possible.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024

Dr. Pantalone is a wonderful physician.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

My visits with doctor Kevin M Pantalone are always positive.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

Dr. Pantalone knew my entire medical history prior to my walking in the door.He took the time to know my priors.

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2024

Dr Pantalone is awesome. He lets me have a say in my care and goes out of his way to help

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024

Dr Pantalone rocks. I totally trust him with all my endocrinology needs.

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024

Dr. Pantalone is great!! Exceptional service! Listens and discusses treatment options! He's been my physician for many years and I can't recommend him enough! Thank you!

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024

Amazing doctor and is so up to date on diabetes

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024

Great doctor

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024

Dr. Pantalone went out of his way to make sure I got this appointment by fitting me into his busy schedule.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024

Dr. Pantalone is top notch and second to none. He listens, makes good suggestions, and cares.

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

Dr. Pantalone seems to be a very caring doctor. My health and quality of life has much improved, thanks to Dr. Pantalone.

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024

Dr Pantalone always answers all my questions if I have any.

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024

Dr Pantalone is always professional and works with me with my health issues to help me improve.

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

GREAT DOCTOR

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Dr. Pantalone is the best doctor.

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Dr Pantalone is a great Dr and I would recommend him to anyone. He's kind. Caring, knowledge, and has the best bed side manner of any Dr I have seen. He's is #1.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Dr.Pantalone always takes the time to answer all my questions, addresses my needs and makes recommendations to ensure my optimum health care.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

I feel that I get excellent care and consideration from Dr. Pantelone. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and knowledgeable endocrinologist.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

He's the BEST!

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

Dr Pantalone was excellent! Very pleased as a new patient.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Dr. Pantalone is excellent to patients, explains in details, courteous and very caring for patients health.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

I never have any issues with Dr Pantalone or the Cleveland Clinic

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

Always a pleasure to meet with Dr. Pantelone

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

Dr. Pantalone, Is one of the most caring doctors I've ever met I truly believe he saved my life with his perseverance and his knowledge. He took the time to listen and didn't just blame it on one thing or the other he got to the root of the problem I truly all my life to him.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

Dr. Pantalone is always caring, respectful, prompt and skillful. He also considers my feedback and listens to my suggestions.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

It's hard as the patient to find the balance between trusting that a medication is working when there's a whole host of unpleasant side effects, and while Dr. Pantalone may not always take them into consideration in the moment, he doesn't forget them. And I appreciate the time he takes to look at and respond to all of the lab results he orders, and is willing to answer all my questions, and explain how things work or what's going on.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

Unfortunately, this provider is not taking any more new pts, I would highly recommend him to all my Family and Friends

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

Dr. Pantalone is a great doctor. He is very thorough and is truly concerned about his patients.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

Always very compassionate, explains in detail and answers all questions. Flew from Florida to Cleveland to see Dr. Pantalone.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024

Dr Patalone makes sure he understands what's going on with you and that you understand your treatment.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

Dr Panteline is always concerned about how I doing. I appreciate that

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024

Dr. Pantalone is a consummate professional. He reviews and comments on my lab results with considerable care and insight. I could not ask for a better doctor.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024

Great doctor

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Dr. Pantalone is the best!

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023

Dr. Pantalone goes above and beyond including me in my care treatment allowing me to make informed decisions. Dr.Pantalone saved my life with his knowledge. I am forever grateful!

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023

Kevin is the best doctor I have ever seen! He truly cares about me succeeding and being healthy and happy. He is compassionate and was the first doctor out of the many endocrinologist I saw before that actually listened to me and helped find a treatment option.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023

Dr. Pantalone is a great doctor. He cares about his patients.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023

Always a great experience with this doctor.

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023

Dr. Pantalone always has my best interest and truly is amazing.

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