Medical Specialty Institute
Our Medical Specialty Institute (MSI) unites expert teams in Allergy & Clinical Immunology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Genetics & Genomics, Kidney Medicine and Rheumatology to deliver seamless, cutting-edge care across borders and specialties.
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Chronic conditions don’t follow boundaries — and neither do we. At Cleveland Clinic’s Medical Specialty Institute, we bring together internationally recognized experts to address every facet of chronic illness. By integrating care across disciplines, we create personalized treatment plans that prevent complications, enhance outcomes and improve lives. We’re not just managing disease — we’re redefining what’s possible in lifelong care.
“Caring for chronic disease requires more than just expertise — it demands collaboration. Approach to so many chronic conditions is holistic. It’s not just about one department, but teams of experts who come to us from all over the globe. That’s why our new innovative approach, uniting all medical specialties, helps us eliminate borders within healthcare and come together for the good of our patients. By uniting all our specialties under one innovative structure, we break down silos and deliver truly patient-centered care.” — Dr. Bartolome Burguera
Institute Chief and Endocrinology Chair
Bartolome Burguera, MD, PhD
Vice Chief
Jennifer Lucas, MD
Florida Vice Chief
Frank Eidelman, MD
London Vice Chief
Mark Hamilton, MD
Allergy and Clinical Immunology Chair
Sandra Hong, MD
Dermatology Chair
Melissa Piliang, MD
Genetics and Genomics Chair
Julie Kaplan, MD
Kidney Medicine Chair
Crystal Gadegbeku, MD
Rheumatology Chair
Abby Abelson, MD
At MSI, collaboration isn’t a concept — it’s how we operate every day. As one of the world’s leading academic medical centers, this means we can often draw on the expertise of our colleagues in other specialties. For example, our medical weight management specialists treat patients alongside our social worker, psychologists, exercise physiologists and dietitians to ensure the best possible outcomes.
The Medical Specialty Institute is dedicated to innovation, safety, quality, research and education and a deep compassion for the patient experience. We treat the individual as well as the disease. Explore how each of our specialty departments is advancing care, research and education:
Leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of complex allergic and immunologic disorders — from asthma and eczema to food allergies and drug sensitivities. Services include biologics, skin testing, immunotherapy and desensitization protocols.
A nationally recognized team of 30+ dermatologists offering expert care for skin, hair and nail conditions, including psoriasis, vitiligo and industrial-related diseases. Specialized evaluations and allergy testing available.
With 75+ experts in diabetes, obesity and metabolic and endocrine disorders, we deliver leading-edge, personalized care. Our team is advancing the science and treatment of chronic conditions through research and innovation.
We integrate the latest in precision medicine, risk assessment and diagnostics to provide high-impact care for inherited and complex conditions. Our team drives discovery and education at the forefront of genomic healthcare.
National leaders in the prevention and treatment of kidney disease, hypertension, dialysis and kidney transplantation. We offer subspecialized programs in onco-nephrology and kidney stone management.
Pioneers in the management of autoimmune diseases, arthritis, vasculitis and bone metabolism disorders. Our research-driven care model leads to better outcomes for patients with even the most complex conditions.
At the Medical Specialty Institute, we are committed to shaping the future of chronic disease care through innovation, integration and compassion. With a global reach and a relentless pursuit of excellence in clinical care, research and education, we are transforming lives today and setting new standards for tomorrow.
