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Ronan Factora, MD, Geriatrics, Cleveland, OH

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Geriatrics Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Clinic

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  • Office

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Phone+1 800-223-2273
    Fax+1 216-445-8762

Summary

  • Dr. Ronan Factora is a Cleveland-based Geriatric specialist with a strong academic background and a dedication to his field. After completing his education with a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and residencies at UPMC Medical Education, he has remained actively involved in his industry both as a care provider and educator. Currently an Associate Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Dr. Factora has expertise in hypertension, hydrocephalus, dementia, osteoporosis, and diabetes. His in-depth research in geriatric care has resulted in several significant publications. As a recognized professional, he has also received multiple honors including fellowships from the American Geriatrics Society and American College of Physicians.

Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2003 - 2004
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 2000
  • Purdue University West Lafayette
    Purdue University West LafayetteBS, Computer and Electrical Engineering, 1989 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2003 - 2027
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2003
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Honorable Judge Thomas A Swift Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Field of Elder Abuse Ohio Coalition of Adult Protective Services, 2024
  • Ockner Clinician-Educator Award Department of General Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 2018
  • Fellow Amereican Geriatrics Society, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • When do common symptoms indicate normal pressure hydrocephalus?  
    Factora, R, Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 5/1/2006
  • If we were supposed to take vitamins, wouldn't they grow on trees?  
    Srinivasan V, Factora R, J Am Med Dir Assoc, 3/1/2005

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Aging and Money: Reducing Risk of Financial Exploitation
    Factora R, The Ohio Attorney General’s Elder Financial Exploitation Symposium, 10/1/2014
  • Dementia Behaviors – Risky Targets
    Factora R, 32nd Annual Psychopharmacology Update: Hot Topics, University of Toledo, 9/1/2014
  • Collaborating with Community Partners to Improve Care for Elders
    Factora R, Innovation Oral Presentation, Society of General Internal Medicine Midwest Conference, 9/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Update in Geriatric Medicine 2014 
    3/1/2014
  • Screening and Prevention – Considerations in the Elderly 
    10/1/2012
  • Medical Assessment of Decision Making Capacity 
    3/1/2012
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Authored Content

  • Balancing Constitutional Rights and Autonomy: Discussions About Firearms and SafetyMay 2021

Press Mentions

  • Which Flu Shot Is Best for You?
    Which Flu Shot Is Best for You?September 10th, 2021
  • Surprising Things Your Fingernails Can Reveal About Your Health
    Surprising Things Your Fingernails Can Reveal About Your HealthAugust 13th, 2021
  • Sick of Those Colds? Here Are Some Tips to Stop Them Before They Start
    Sick of Those Colds? Here Are Some Tips to Stop Them Before They StartMarch 23rd, 2021
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Committees

  • President, Ohio Geriatrics Society 2020 - Present
  • Member, Ohio Geriatrics Society 2018 - Present
  • Secretary, Ohio Geriatrics Society 2018 - 2020

Professional Memberships