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Scott Steele, MD, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Cleveland, OH

Scott Russell Steele MD MBA

Colon & Rectal Surgery•Cleveland, OH

President, Main Campus, Cleveland Clinic Rupert B. Turnbull M.D. Endowed Chair in Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic

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  • 9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195

  • Phone+1 216-444-7000

  • Fax+1 216-444-9423

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Summary

  • Dr. Scott Steele, based in Cleveland, OH, is a specialist in colon and rectal surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health and furthered his training with residencies at Madigan Army Medical Center and the University of Minnesota. Additionally, he earned an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Steele serves as President of the Main Campus Submarket at Cleveland Clinic since 2023 and has held key leadership roles since 2015, including the Chairman of the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic from 2016-2024 and the Vice Chairman at University Hospitals. His clinical expertise includes diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and hemorrhoids. He has published several articles in reputable journals, focusing on surgical outcomes and therapies associated with colorectal conditions. Dr. Steele has been recognized as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Business
    Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of BusinessMBA, 2016 - 2018
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2004 - 2005
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
    Madigan Army Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2003
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2015 - 2028
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2007 - 2015
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2000 - 2007
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2005 - 2005
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • ABCRS American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Factors Associated with Long-Term Quality of Life After Restorative Proctocolectomy with Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis  
    Luca Stocchi, Sherief Shawki, Olga A Lavryk, Conor P Delaney, Scott R Steele, Stefan D Holubar, Tracy L Hull, Jeremy M Lipman, Journal of gastrointestinal surgery

Lectures

  • Colorectal Cancer 
    Fort Lewis , WA - 10/27/2014
  • T2N1 Rectal Cancer at 7cm with 3 Liver Mets 
    Fort Lewis , WA - 10/28/2014
  • Bowel Preparation for Colorectal Surgery: What's the Evidence 
    Fort Lewis , WA - 10/29/2014

Other

Press Mentions

  • Cleveland Clinic Hopes to Become the City’s Third Level 1 Trauma Center to Treat the Most Serious Injuries
    Cleveland Clinic Hopes to Become the City’s Third Level 1 Trauma Center to Treat the Most Serious InjuriesJanuary 15th, 2026
  • Cleveland Clinic to Extend Hours for Surgeries, Specialty Appointments: See What’s Changing
    Cleveland Clinic to Extend Hours for Surgeries, Specialty Appointments: See What’s ChangingJune 17th, 2025
  • Cleveland Clinic to Extend Hours for Surgeries, Specialty Appointments at Many Northeast Ohio Locations
    Cleveland Clinic to Extend Hours for Surgeries, Specialty Appointments at Many Northeast Ohio LocationsJune 17th, 2025

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