Department of Medicine for Medical Professionals

Department of Medicine at University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH

The University Hospitals Department of Medicine has long been recognized as a leader in adult internal medicine, biomedical research and the teaching of physicians-in-training. Utilizing the most current facilities and technologies available, the physicians and scientists in the department excel in adult internal medicine and remain on the forefront of scientific breakthroughs and physician training.

At the UH Department of Medicine we are guided by our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

The department's vision is to maintain and enhance our cutting-edge clinical expertise for the care and treatment of all patients and their families. To draw upon and balance this clinical excellence with the other elements of our tripartite mission - medical education and research. To remain equally committed to all elements of this mission through our outstanding faculty, staff and trainees; and nimbly navigate the ever changing landscape in healthcare delivery with commitment to diversity among our ranks.

The department is prepared to meet the challenges of the next century through the strength and balance provided by the excellence and expertise of our faculty and staff in fulfilling our mission of exemplary medical care, development and application of new knowledge and superior training of healthcare professionals.

Department Chair: Ighovwerha Ofotokun, MD, MSc, FIDSA

Ighovwerha Ofotokun, MD, MSc, FIDSA

Medical Articles & News

Read about the latest medical advances, research activities, and news happening within the University Hospitals Department of Medicine.

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150 years Claude Beck, MD

Clinical and Research Breakthroughs

The UH Department of Medicine has been recognized by some of the most prestigious, accredited institutions and publications in the world for its leadership in the healthcare industry. Among many things, we have been acclaimed for exceptional patient outcomes, safety, patient-centeredness, leadership and consistent use of evidence-based medicine and practices – proof that we are using medical methods that work and produce outstanding results. Our department has also been awarded in the form of research funding – an investment in our combined centers for academic and medical excellence.

Awards & Publications

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