A $10 million estate gift from Cleveland Clinic alumnus Carmen Paradis, MD (BIE’06) and her husband, Brian McGrath, will help shape the future of cardiac research and patient care at Cleveland Clinic. Mina Chung, MD (Staff’94), a cardiologist in the Section of Pacing and Electrophysiology, whose area is the focus of the gift, says that … Read More
Dr. Amy Park Enjoys Service, Teaching Others
Amy Park, MD (UG/PS ’09), grew up watching her parents, both physicians, dedicate themselves to their jobs. “Despite their long hours, they absolutely loved their careers, which was inspiring to me,” she says. “I always loved the sciences and how the body works, as well as helping people. Medicine is ever-changing and advancing, which is … Read More
Dr. Gary Dworkin, Service Award Honoree, Values Cleveland Clinic Family
2023 Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association Service Award recipient Gary H. Dworkin, MD, RPVI (CATS’92), is a Past President of the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association Board (2012-2014) and of the Florida Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons. A board-certified cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, he has observed, taught and performed cardiovascular and thoracic surgery in Europe, Canada, … Read More
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Dr. Monique Hassan Receives Early Career Award for Work in Bariatric Surgery
When Monique Hassan, MD, MBA, FACS, (S/ALB’18), 2023 Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association Early Career Award honoree, chose to pursue her medical degree, she also committed to serving in the U.S. military. “I was granted a scholarship through the Army and then had to apply for military or Army residency programs after medical school,” says Dr. … Read More
Dr. Gonsalves, Distinguished Emeritus Honoree, is Respected Leader
Lillian Gonsalves, MD, FAPM, FACP (P’81), recipient of the 2023 Alumni Association Distinguished Emeritus Award, was the first psychiatrist to serve on Cleveland Clinic’s Board of Governors and held a variety of leadership positions before retiring from Cleveland Clinic after 41 years. “Her remarkable career has contributed to the field of psychiatry and has touched … Read More
Dr. Art Steffee, Renowned Spine Surgeon, is Distinguished Alumnus
Art Steffee, MD (GS’62/ORS’67), known as “The Father of Modern Spine Surgery,” is the 2023 recipient of the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award recognizes “exceptional, enduring achievements and leadership that have brought pride and recognition to the Cleveland Clinic community.” Dr. Steffee was Director of Orthopedic Services at Lutheran Medical Center’s … Read More
Special Achievement Honoree Dr. Bronson Has Regional, National Profile
David L. Bronson, MD, MACP (IM’92), Emeritus Professional Staff, is the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association’s 2023 Special Achievement Award honoree. This award recognizes physicians or scientists for exceptional, enduring achievements and leadership that have brought pride and recognition to Cleveland Clinic’s community. Dr. Bronson embodies these qualities, having “impacted Cleveland Clinic and our Ohio community … Read More
Dr. Tarakji, Who Launched AlumniConnect, Receives 2023 Service Award
Khaldoun Tarakji, MD, MPH (IM’04, Cards’09, EP’11), who developed and launched the website tool AlumniConnect and served as an Alumni Association Board Specialty Director for Cardiology, has been honored with the 2023 Alumni Association Service Award. The award recognizes individuals who contribute to the growth and advancement of Cleveland Clinic and the Alumni Association. “It … Read More
Alumni Board Specialty Spotlight
Paul Benedetto, MD (IM’09, D’12, MSDO’13), is Chair of the Dermatology Department at Cleveland Clinic Florida and the Alumni Association Board Specialty Director for Dermatology. Q. Describe your current position. A. I currently serve as Chair of the Dermatology Department for Cleveland Clinic Florida. Our group of five physicians and three APPs sees patients in … Read More