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Bruce Averbook, MD, General Surgery, Cleveland, OH

BruceJAverbookMDFACS

General Surgery Cleveland, OH

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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  • Office

    2500 Metrohealth Dr
    # Mhmc-Sur
    Cleveland, OH 44109
    Phone+1 216-778-8100

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

Professional Memberships