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Jerome Belinson, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Shaker Heights, OH

JeromeLBelinsonMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Shaker Heights, OH

Gynecologic Oncology

President, Preventive Oncology International Inc.; Prof. Ob/Gyn Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. Chief Medical Advisor Frantz Viral Therapeutics. Captain (100 ton) Merchant Marine

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  • Office

    Preventive Oncology International, Inc.
    19601 Van Aken Blvd. P5
    Shaker Heights, OH 44122
    Phone+1 216-312-3663

Summary

  • Jerome L. Belinson, is the founder and President of Preventive Oncology International Inc. (POI), a research organization that blends humanitarian work with investigative science. Dr. Belinson received the 2004 distinguished graduate Citation of Merit from the University of Missouri Medical School, the Bruce Hubbard Stewart award for humanitarianism in medicine at the Cleveland Clinic, and during his years of clinical practice was consistently listed among the “Best Doctors in America”. He has dedicated his career to advancing the screening and treatment of gynecologic cancers. In 2010 he received the “Chinese Friendship Award” at the Peoples’ Congress, the highest award China gives to a foreigner for contributions to economic and social progress of China. In 2012, he received the same from Futian, Shenzhen, China. In 2019 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
    Dr. Belinson is the former Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (1990-2000) and currently serves as Professor of Surgery with the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. He was trained in Ob/Gyn at Columbia University’s Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, and as a fellow in Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Belinson began the first formal gynecologic oncology service at the University of Vermont in 1977. He has previously held full professorships at the University of Vermont (tenured) and The Ohio State University. He was voted teacher of the year at the University of Vermont, and on two occasions at the Cleveland Clinic. He has authored over 270 scientific manuscripts.
    Dr. Belinson worked for more than 20 years in multiple provinces in rural China and several other medically underserved regions of the world. Dr. Belinson is also an active professional boat Captain with a 100 ton near coastal Merchant Marine license.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Gynecologic Oncology, 1975 - 1977
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1969 - 1973
  • Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
    Michael Reese Hospital and Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1968 - 1969
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 1968
  • Drury University
    Drury UniversityB.A., 1961 - 1965

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Lifetime Achievement Award ASCCP, 2019
  • The John L Lewis Presidential Award, 45th Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer Foundation for Women’s Health, 2014
  • Friendship Award Futian, Shenzhen, China, 2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • MexicanCervical Cancer Screening Study II (MECCS II): 6 month and 2 year follow up  
    David Starks, MD, Lucybeth Nieves Arriba, MD, MPH, Christine L Enerson, MD, Jennifer Brainard MD, Norma Nagore, MD, Suzanne Belinson, MPH, PHD, Andres Chiesa-Vottero, ..., J Low Genit Tract Dis, 1/20/2014
  • Triage of women with negative cytology and positive high-risk HPV: An analysis of data from the SHENCCAST II/III studies  
    Goodrich SK, Pretorius RG, Du H, Wu R, Belinson JL, J Low Genit Tract Dis, 1/1/2014
  • Comparing the Cervista HPV HR test and Hybrid Capture 2 assay in a Dutch screening population: improved specificity of the Cervista HPV HR test by changing the cut-off  
    Boers A, Slagter-Menkema L, van Hemel BM, Belinson JL, Ruitenbeek T, Buikema HJ, Klip H, Ghyssaert H, van der Zee AG, de Bock GH, Wisman GB, Schuuring E, PLoS One, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Triage of ASCUS and LSIL by genotyping for HPV 16 or 18; A meta-analysis of the diagnostic test accuracy.
    Arbyn M, Khan M, Cuzick J, Szarewski, Belinson S, Belinson JL, Halfon P, Wentzensen N, Eurogin, Florence, Italy, 1/1/2014
  • Cervical hpv screening: self-testing vs. Medical professional testing – low income countries (LIC).
    Belinson JL, Eurogin, Florence, Italy, 1/1/2014
  • Management options for screen positive patients in developing countries.
    Belinson JL, Eurogin, Florence, Italy, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Cervical Cancer Prevention: Changing Paradigms 
    China - 1/1/2014
  • Cervical Hpv Screening: Self-Testing Vs. Medical Professional Testing - Low Income Countries (Lic). 
    Florence, Italy - 1/1/2014
  • Development And Validation Of A New Hpv Genotyping Assay Based On Next Generation Sequencing. 
    Florence, Italy - 1/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Pediatrician Joins Medical Missions to the Philippines
    Pediatrician Joins Medical Missions to the PhilippinesAugust 31st, 2015

Professional Memberships