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Bruce Averbook, MD, General Surgery, Cleveland, OH

Bruce J Averbook MD FACS

Breast, Melanoma, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)


Professor Emeritus of Surgery, General Medical Sciences (Oncology), and Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University

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  • 2500 Metrohealth Dr# Mhmc-SurCleveland, OH 44109

  • Phone+1 216-778-8100

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Education & Training

  • National Cancer Institute
    National Cancer InstituteResidency, Surgery, 1990 - 1993
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Surgery, 1983 - 1990
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1984 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1993 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2021
  • America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2021
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Safety and Feasibility of Minimally Invasive Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection in Patients with Melanoma (SAFE-MILND)  
    Jakub, J.W.,Terando, A.M., Sarnaik, A., Ariyan, C.E., Faries, M.B., Neuman, H., Wasif, N., Zani , Jr, S., Wayne, J.D., Farma, J.M., Averbook, B.J., Grotz, T.E., Allred..., Pending, 1/1/2015

Press Mentions

  • A One-Day Melanoma Refresh with Cleveland Clinic Experts
    A One-Day Melanoma Refresh with Cleveland Clinic ExpertsAugust 24th, 2017

Committees

  • Vice Chairman, ECOG Surgery Committee 2016 - Present
  • Vice Chairman, Commission on Cancer Accreditation Committee 2015 - Present

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