Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Geography
Location	Cleveland, Ohio, Ohio, United States
Organization
Care system	Private
Funding	Non-profit hospital
Type	Teaching
Affiliated university	Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Services
Emergency department	Yes
Beds	1,400
History
Opened	1921
Links
Website	Cleveland Clinic

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation is a non-profit, multi-specialty academic medical center located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Cleveland Clinic Health System, which includes hospitals and outpatient facilities throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as locations in Florida, Nevada, Toronto, Abu Dhabi, and London.

History

The Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 by four physicians: Dr. George Washington Crile, Dr. Frank E. Bunts, Dr. William E. Lower, and Dr. John Phillips. The founders envisioned a group practice in which specialists could collaborate to provide comprehensive care to patients. The institution has grown significantly since its inception and is now recognized as one of the leading hospitals in the world.

Facilities

The main campus of the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, spans 170 acres and includes a 1,400-bed hospital, outpatient clinics, and research facilities. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and offers a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, and transplant surgery.

Research and Education

The Cleveland Clinic is affiliated with the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and serves as a teaching hospital. It is also home to the Lerner Research Institute, which conducts cutting-edge biomedical research. The Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, established in 2002, offers a unique curriculum focused on training physician-scientists.

Notable Achievements

The Cleveland Clinic is renowned for its expertise in cardiovascular medicine and cardiac surgery. It has been ranked as the number one hospital for cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report for many years. The clinic is also known for its pioneering work in organ transplantation, neurological disorders, and cancer treatment.

Related Pages

• Cleveland Clinic Health System
• Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Transplant surgery
• Lerner Research Institute
• U.S. News & World Report

See Also

• Mayo Clinic
• Johns Hopkins Hospital
• Massachusetts General Hospital
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital