Steven Mawhorter, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- 216.444.8845
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- 216.444.3606
- Fax:
- 216.445.9446
Treatment & Services
- Immunology
- Infectious Disease Consultation
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- International Travel Related Preparation
- Traveler's Health
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Bone Marrow Transplant Related Infections
- General Infectious Diseases
- International Travel Related Diseases
- Solid Organ Transplant Related Infections
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View All PlansAbout Steven Mawhorter, MD
Steven D. Mawhorter, MD (DTM&H), is a board-certified specialist in infectious diseases, internal medicine and pediatrics. He is Director of the International Travelers’ Health Clinic and an infectious disease consultant in the Department of Infectious Disease at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Mawhorter is also Associate Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Mawhorter graduated summa cum laude from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill. His major was biochemistry and included a unique opportunity to study health issues among the Ifugao people of northern Luzon, Philippines, as part of the Human Needs and Global Resources special curriculum project.
Dr. Mawhorter received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., and the Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H) at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in Liverpool, England. He completed a combined internal medicine and pediatric residency at the University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y., where he also served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine. Dr. Mawhorter completed a fellowship in infectious diseases at University Hospitals of Cleveland at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He also did post-fellowship research at the National Institutes of Health in the Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases in parasitic immunology.
Active in clinical care and research, Dr. Mawhorter has been published in such journals as the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, Journal of Immunology, Clinical Infectious Disease, Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, AIDS, Journal of Infectious Diseases, Chest, Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine and Journal of Travel Medicine.
His current research efforts are directed toward translational research in transplant infectious disease. He remains active in the area of research and teaching in the immunology of infectious diseases, especially applied to solid organ and bone marrow transplant recipients. He is very active in the field of International Travel Medicine.
Dr. Mawhorter is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases Society of America, American Society of Transplantation, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Wilderness Medical Society and the International Society of Travel Medicine.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1995
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - National Institutes of Health
Parasitic Immunology
Bethesda,
MD
1995
Fellowship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Infectious Disease
Cleveland,
OH
1993
Residency - University of Rochester-Strong Memorial Hospital
Internal Medicine
Rochester,
NY
1989
Residency - Strong Memorial Hospital of The University of Rochester
Internal Medicine
Rochester,
NY
1989
Medical Education - Duke University School of Medicine
Durham,
NC
1984
Undergraduate - Wheaton College
Chemistry
Wheaton,
IL
1980
Additional Training
- DTM&H, (Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, U.K.
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease
Specialty Interests
immunology of infectious diseases, international travel preparation, travel/tropical medicine
Awards & Honors
- Bruce Hubbard Stuart Fellow
Research & Publications
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68 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 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
13 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
He's a very caring doctor and has a lot of knowledge, but sometimes it's information overload! We talked about a heart transplant and I'm not even at that point yet! We didn't talk much about the lung nodules that he was keeping an eye on but he did say there appeared to be no inflammation.
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024
The doctor was excellent. The Consultation was very thorough. I did not feel rushed at all. He addressed all my questions and concerns and was extremely helpful.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024
I LOVE Dr. Mawhorter! He is so kind and caring. He takes the time to listen to my concerns and my thoughts on my medical condition. He is truly an asset to Cleveland Clinic!
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024
Extremely impressed by the doctors, knowledge, care and ability to answer my questions. He was extremely thorough and spent almost an hour with me which was extremely impressive.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024
DOCTOR WAS GREAT.....all other aspects of this encounter were a fiasco.....go backto the drawingboard
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2024
They were good about calling me back with information I requested about costs of my vaccine. Dr. Mawhorter was very informative as always about the risks of infection traveling to Belize. He is personable and thorough. His instructions and care helped greatly when a friend became ill in the Galapagos on a small ship. Following his suggestions, I rehydrated her with G2, started antibiotics, which saved the trip. Also in the Amazon having treated our clothes with Pyrethrin, not one of the swarms of mosquitos even landed on us, and we were safe with malaria prophylaxis medication. Can't say enough good things about his care!
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2024
I would highly recommend Dr. Steve Mawhorter to anyone who needs a thoughtful and top notch infectious doctor. He always is current and gives good practical advice that keeps me safe in my travels.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2024
Excellent Doctor! So lucky to have him as my doctor!
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024
Dr. Mawhorter is known by my family as Dr. Marvelous. He is professional, thorough, thoughtful, considerate, insightful, committed, brilliant, and caring.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024
Excellent Doctor
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024
Dr. Mawhorter is very thourough, proffessional and listens and answers my concerns.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024
Dr. M. Was excellent as always. Very informative and very knowledgeable, caring & personable! He is a big asset to the Clinic!
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024
Extremely pleased with all interactions with provider. Best communicator with understandable explanations and great analogies. Willing to take time with patient. Super doctor.