Endowed Positions
Gifts of endowment are a wonderful way for individuals or family to honor a particular physician, while establishing a lasting legacy at UH.
Chairs
Endowed chairs support the retention and recruitment of preeminent physician-scientists. Endowed chairs recognize and honor a physician-scientist for outstanding contributions to medical science, and provide a perpetual income stream for leading-edge research and innovative practices.
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Anesthesiology
George H. Young and Junie Hoang Chair in Anesthesiology
Funded by the Estate of Mary B. LeeChair currently held by Marc J. Popovich, MD
Established on September 23, 2020
Dermatology
Henri Pell Junod, Jr. Chair in Dermatology
Funded by Henri Pell Junod, Jr., along with numerous friends and supporters including Gordon and Mary Harnett, Ohio Lawyers Give Back, Cynthia Bassett and the Dermatology Research and Education Advised Fund at the Cleveland FoundationChair currently held by Kevin Cooper, MD
Established on September 15, 2020
Center for Emergency Medicine
Arthur D. and Kazuko Maine Endowed Chair in Emergency Medicine Leadership
Funded by the The late Kazuko and Arthur D. MaineChair currently held by Vicki Noble, MD
Established on August 16, 2023
Endocrinology
Mary B. Lee Chair in Adult Endocrinology
Funded by the Estate of Mary B. LeeChair currently held by Betul Hatipoglu, MD
Established on April 21, 2009
Executive
Jane and Henry Meyer Chief Executive Officer Distinguished Chair
Funded by Jane MeyerChair currently held by Cliff Megerian, MD, FACS
Established on February 11, 2022
Family Medicine
Asher Family Chair in Global Health
Funded by an anonymous donor
Established on April 24, 2009
Medicine
Monte and Usha Ahuja Chair in Clinical Excellence
Funded by Monte and Usha Ahuja and the Ahuja familyChair currently held by Jill Miller, MD
Established on May 18, 2021
Carol and Arthur F. Anton Chair in Physician Leadership
Funded by Carol and Arthur AntonChair currently held by Scott Sasser, MD, FACEP
Established on December 16, 2021
Scott R. Inkley, MD, Chair in General Internal Medicine
Funded by friends and colleaguesChair currently held by W. Henry Boom, MD
Established on June 4, 1987
Edgar B. Jackson, Jr., MD, Chair of Clinical Excellence and Diversity
Funded by many friendsChair currently held by Gregory Hall, MD
Established on October 17, 2000
Ernie and Patti Novak Distinguished Chair in Health Care Leadership
Funded by Ernest J. Novak and Patricia A. Novak, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of the Cleveland FoundationChair currently held by Daniel I. Simon, MD
Established on September 15, 2020
STERIS Chair of Excellence in Medicine
Funded by the STERIS FoundationChair currently held by Robert Salata, MD
Established on August 14, 2017
Veale Distinguished Chair in Leadership and Clinical Transformation
Funded by Veale FoundationChair currently held by Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, FCCM
Established on February 8, 2023
Nephrology
Peter B. DeOreo, MD, Endowed Chair in Nephrology and Dialysis
Funded by Centers for Dialysis CareChair currently held by Mahboob Rahman, MD
Established on February 16, 2017
Nursing
Ethel Morikis Endowed Chair in Nursing Leadership
Funded by John G. Morikis and Tammy MorikisChair currently held by Michelle D. Hereford, MSHA, RN, FACHE
Established on November 13, 2019
Orthopedics
Henry H. Bohlman, MD Chair in Spine Surgery
Funded by the Foundation for Spine Research and Education and many friends and colleaguesChair currently held by Christopher Furey, MD
Established on May 15, 2007
Alex Concepcion and Gretchen and Gregg Levy Family Chair in Orthopedic Trauma
Funded by Jeff Concecpcion and Gretchen and Gregg Levy with matching funds from the estate of Kazuko MaineChair currently held by John Sontich, MD
Established on March 23, 2023
Michael and Grace Drusinsky Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Funded by Michael and Grace DrusinskyChair currently held by Robert Gillespie, MD
Established on June 21, 2017
Victor M. Goldberg, MD Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery
Funded by the Victor and Harriet Goldberg FoundationChair currently held by Ray Liu, MD
Established on March 26, 2015
Kingsbury G. Heiple MD and Fred A. Lennon Chair in Orthopaedics
Funded by Fred A. LennonChair currently held by Steven J. Fitzgerald, MD
Established on May 17, 2005
Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Funded by John F. and Mary T. HerrickEndowed Director currently held by James Voos, MD
Established on March 26, 2015
Gretchen and Gregg Levy Family Chair in Sports Medicine
Funded by Gretchen and Gregg Levy with matching funds from Michael and Grace DrusinskyChair currently held by Kevin Malone, MD
Established on March 23, 2023
Barbara Peterson Ruhlman Chair in Orthopaedics
Funded by Barbara P. RuhlmanChair currently held by George Ochenjele, MD
Established on May 15, 2007
Amy and Michael Southard Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery
Funded by Amy and Michael SouthardChair currently held by Kevin Malone, MD
Established on December 16, 2021
Otolaryngology
James E. Arnold, MD and Nancy P. and Thomas W. Seitz Chair in Pediatric Otolaryngology
Funded by Nancy P. and Thomas W. Seitz, the Maniglia Foundation for Head & Neck Medicine & Surgery, and many friends, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Todd Otteson, MD, MPH
Established on February 26, 2014
Anthony J. Maniglia, MD Chair in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Funded by Anthony J. Maniglia, MD, and many friends and colleaguesChair currently held by Kumar Alagramam, PhD
Established on September 22, 2008
Cliff A. Megerian, MD, FACS, Chair in Excellence in Otolaryngology
Funded by Many generous friends and colleaguesChair currently held by Sarah Mowry, MD, FACS
Established on December 14, 2023
Dr. Gail and Hoyt Murray Chair in Pediatric Audiology and Cochlear Implants
Funded by Dr. Gail and Hoyt Murray, Cochlear Americas, and many friends, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's Foundation
Established on February 26, 2014
Richard W. and Patricia R. Pogue Chair in Auditory Surgery and Hearing Sciences
Funded by Richard W. and Patricia R. PogueChair currently held by Alejandro Rivas, MD
Established on September 22, 2008
Richard W. and Patricia R. Pogue Leadership Chair in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Funded by Patricia R. Pogue and Richard W. PogueChair currently held by Nicole Maronian, MD
Established on September 15, 2020
Pathology
Linda Sandhaus, MD, and Roland Philip, MD, Chair in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Funded by many friends and family, the Humphrey Family Endowment, and matching funds from the Andrews Research FundChair currently held by Christine Schmotzer, MD
Established on November 9, 2022
Psychiatry
Joseph R. Calabrese, MD, Chair for Bipolar Disorders
Funded by many friends and family, the Humphrey Family Endowment, and matching funds from the Andrews Research FundChair currently held by Keming Gao, MD, PhD
Established on May 15, 2007
James A. Horner Chair in Child Psychiatry
Funded by The Marguerite M. Wilson Foundation, Mary Adelle and Douglas Horner, Gerald A. Conway, and matching funds from the Andrews Research FundChair currently held by John Hertzer, MD
Established on April 21, 2009
Kuhn Family Chair in Clinical Psychiatry
Funded by Edwin P. and Carla L. Kuhn and the Kuhn Family FoundationChair currently held by Kathleen Clegg, MD
Established January 29, 2019
Morley-Mather Chair in Neuropsychiatry
Funded by The John C. & Sally S. Morley Family Foundation and The Elizabeth Ring Mather & William Gwinn Mather Fund, with matching funds from the Humphrey Family EndowmentChair currently held by Andrew Pieper, MD, PhD
Established April 21, 2009
Pulmonary Medicine
Virginia Hubbell Chair in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Funded by the Estate of Virginia HubbellChair currently held by Frank Jacono, MD
Established on July 18, 2000
Scott R. Inkley, MD, Chair in Pulmonary/Critical Care
Funded by friends and associates
Established on March 28, 2006
Radiology
Ida and Irwin Haber and Wei-Shen Chin, MD Chair in Radiology
Funded by Ida and Irwin Haber, Lynn Thi Le, MD and Wei-Shen Chin, MD, Kevin and Lisa Chernikoff, the Andrews Foundation, and Terrence and Mary FergusChair currently held by Donna M. Plecha, MD, FSBI
Established on December 20, 2017
Jane and Jon Outcalt Chair in Pediatric Radiology
Funded by Jane and Jon Outcalt
Established on February 8, 2023
Surgery
Sarah Christy Dickenson Chair in Pediatric Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery
Funded by Frances and David Dickenson with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's Foundation
Established on February 8, 2023
Leo & Charlotte Goldberg Chair in Advanced Surgical Therapies
Funded by the Evergreen Philanthropic Fund, with support from the King Family EstateChair currently held by Lee Ponsky, MD
Established on April 8, 2008
Sally and Bob Gries Distinguished Chair in Cardiac Surgery
Funded by Sally and the late Bob Gries with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of the Cleveland FoundationChair currently held by Joseph F. Sabik, III, MD
Established on December 14, 2023
Charles A. Hubay, MD, Chair in Surgery
Funded by Gladyce Hubay and friendsChair currently held by Christopher Towe, MD
Established on February 20, 2001
Elizabeth King Family Chair
Funded by Estate of Elizabeth KingChair currently held by David Dietz, MD
Established on November 21, 2000
Dr. Vasu and Lisa Pandrangi Family Endowed Chair in Plastic Surgery
Funded by Dr. Vasu and Lisa PandrangiChair currently held by Julie E. Park, MD, FACS
Established on December 18, 2019
Margaret G. and Walter K. Remen Chair in Surgical Innovation
Funded by Margaret G. and Walter K. Remen, with support from the King Family EstateChair currently held by Raymond Onders, MD
Established on February 19, 2008
Urology
Alexander and Sarah Cutler Chair in Men's Health
Funded by Alexander (Sandy) and Sarah CutlerChair currently held by Shubham Gupta, MD, FACS
Established on December 20, 2017
Volunteer Services
Marion C. Risman & Family Endowed Pet Pals Coordinator
Funded by Marion C. and William B. Risman, Tricia L. and Robert G. Risman and R. Wayne RismanChair currently held by Diane Pekarek
Wellness
Christopher M. & Sara H. Connor Chair in Integrative Health
Funded by Christopher M. and Sara H. Connor, with matching funds from the F.J. O'Neill Charitable FoundationChair currently held by Francoise Adan, MD
Established on May 22, 2015 - UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute
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Lorraine and Bill Dodero Chair in Heart Failure and Transplantation
Funded by Sam J. Frankino FoundationChair currently held by Ravi Ramani, MD
Established on February 3, 2016
Figgie Family Clinical Chair in Cardiovascular Excellence
Funded by The Figgie Foundation, with matching funds from the UH Harrington Heart & Vascular InstituteChair currently held by Barry Effron, MD
Established on April 24, 2009
Angela and James Hambrick Chair in Innovation
Funded by The James and Angela Hambrick Foundation, with matching funds from UH Harrington Heart & Vascular InstituteChair currently held by Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD
Established on May 14, 2023
Marcella "Dolly" Haugh Chair in Valvular Surgery
Funded by John Haugh, with support from the King Family EstateChair currently held by Alan Markowitz, MD
Established on February 19, 2008
Herman K. Hellerstein, MD, Chair in Cardiovascular Research
Funded by many friends and familyChair currently held by Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD
Established on January 20, 1998
Russ and Connie Lincoln Chair in Cardiovascular Innovation
Funded by Connie and Russ LincolnChair currently held by Yasir Abu-Omar, MD, DPhil
Established on December 16, 2021
Alan H. Markowitz, MD, Chair for Cardiac Surgery
Funded by Alan H. Markowitz, MD and Cathy Pollard, Henri Pell Junod Jr. and many friends and colleaguesChair currently held by Rakesh Arora, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS
Established on June 21, 2017
Alexander and Marianna McAfee Chair in Innovative Cardiac Interventions
Funded by the estate of Alexander McAfeeChair currently held by Guilherme Attizzani, MD
Established on December 16, 2021
Robert S. & Sylvia K. Reitman Family Foundation Distinguished Chair in Cardiovascular Innovation
Funded by Robert S. and Sylivia K. Reitman Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of ClevelandChair currently held by Jonathan Stamler, MD
Established on February 17, 2009
Ellery Sedgwick, Jr. Chair and Distinguished Scientist in Cardiovascular Research
Funded by Elizabeth Sedgwick in memory of her husband Ellery Sedgwick Jr.Chair currently held by Kenneth Remy, MD
Established on February 20, 2001
Daniel I. Simon, MD, Chair in Cardiovascular Excellence
Funded by Mr. and Mrs. James Wolf, Jr. and Mrs. and Mrs. John WolfChair currently held by Eiran Gorodeski, MD, MPH
Established on August 17, 2022 - UH MacDonald Women's Hospital
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Lilian Hanna Baldwin Chair in Gynecology and Obstetrics
Funded by Estate of Lilian Hanna BaldwinChair currently held by Rebecca L. Flyckt, MD
Established on February 22, 1993
Ruhlman Family Chair in Maternal Fetal Medicine
Funded by the Ruhlman Family, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Giancarlo Mari, MD, MBA
Established on May 18, 2022 - UH Neurological Institute
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Harvey Huntington Brown, Jr. Chair in Neurosurgery
Funded by Estate of Harvey Huntington Brown, Jr.Chair currently held by Nicholas C. Bambakidis, MD
Established on December 5, 1950
Willard W. Brown Chair In Neurological Outcomes
Funded by Barbara Brown and the Brown Family, the Louise H. and David S. Ingalls Foundation, and Perkins Charitable Foundation, with matching funds from the Humphrey Family EndowmentChair currently held by Martha Sajatovic, MD
Established on April 21, 2009
Peter D. Cristal Chair in Neurosurgery
Funded by Thomas and Sondra Cristal, with matching funds from the Humphrey Family EndowmentChair currently held by Tiffany Hodges, MD, FAANS
Established on June 24, 2008
Maxeen Stone and John A. Flower Chair in Neurology
Funded by Maxeen Stone and John A. Flower, and Robert MeyersonChair currently held by Michael DeGeorgia, MD
Established on August 24, 2004
George M. Humphrey, II Chair in Neurology
Funded by the Humphrey FamilyChair currently held by Amrou Sarraj, MD
Established on October 17, 2006
Gilbert W. Humphrey Professor of Neurology
Funded by the Humphrey FamilyChair currently held by Cathy Sila, MD
Established on June 23, 1980
George R. and Constance P. Lincoln Chair in Brain Health
Funded by George R. and Constance P. Lincoln, with matching funds from the Humphrey Family EndowmentChair currently held by Michael D. Staudt, MD
Established on February 23, 2024
Morley-Mather Chair in Neuropsychiatry
Funded by The John C. & Sally S. Morley Family Foundation and The Elizabeth Ring Mather & William Gwinn Mather Fund, with matching funds from the Humphrey Family EndowmentChair currently held by Andrew Pieper, MD, PhD
Established on April 21, 2009
Neurological Institute Chair for Memory and Cognition
Funded by an anonymous donor, with matching funds from the Humphrey Family EndowmentChair currently held by Herbert Bruce Newton, MD
Established on March 20, 2007
A. William and Joanne Reynolds Chair in Brain Health
Funded by A. William ReynoldsChair currently held by Charles Duffy, MD, PhD
Established on December 8, 2020
Warren R. Selman, MD Chair in Neurosurgery
Funded by the Cristal FamilyChair currently held by Sepideh Amin-Hanjani, MD, FAANS, FACS, FAHA
Established on December 18, 2019
Penni and Stephen Weinberg Chair in Brain Health
Funded by the Penni and Stephen Weinberg Fund of the Joseph and Florence Mandel Family Foundation, with matching funds from the Humphrey Family EndowmentChair currently held by Aasef G. Shaikh, MD, PhD
Established on May 14, 2013 - UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
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William R. and Margaret E. Althans Chair in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Funded by the Althans Foundation, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Faruk Örge, MD
Established on April 17, 2012
Marsha L. Antonucci Distinguished Chair of Pediatrics
Funded by the Antonicci Family, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Marlene R. Miller, MD, MSc
Established on December 18, 2019
Cynthia F. Bearer, MD, PhD, Chair of Neuro-Neonatology
Funded by Cynthia F. Bearer, MD, PhD, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's Foundation
Established on June 23, 2022
William and Lois Briggs Chair in Neonatology
Funded by Williams and Lois Briggs and The Cleveland Foundation, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Cynthia F. Bearer, MD, PhD
Established on August 30, 2011
William and Lois Briggs Research Chair in Neonatology
Funded by Williams and Lois Briggs and The Cleveland Foundation, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Peter M. MacFarlane, PhD
Established on August 30, 2011
Connie and Jim Brown Chair in Pediatric Pulmonary Survivorship
Funded by Connie and Jim Brown, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Alex Gifford, MD
Established on May 15, 2007
William T. Dahms Chair in Pediatric Endocrinology
Funded by Beverly Dahms, MD, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Rose Gubitosi-Klug, MD
Established on August 4, 2007
Morris S. Dixon, Jr. MD, Chair in Global Child Health
Funded by an anonymous donor, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Dr. Michael S. Dell
Established on December 8, 2020
Drusinsky-Fanaroff Chair in Neonatology
Funded by Michael Drusinsky, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Richard Martin, MD
Established on August 22, 2006
Angie Fowler Chair in Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Research
Funded by the Char and Chuck Family Foundation, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Rachel Egler, MD
Established on August 22, 2006
Eliza Henry Barnes Chair in Neonatology
Funded by Karen and Alan KrauseChair currently held by Anna Maria Hibbs, MD
Established on October 17, 2000
Robert J. Izant, Jr., MD, Chair in Pediatric Surgery
Funded by the DJ FoundationChair currently held by Edward Barksdale, MD
Established on October 17, 2000
Pamela Butler Keefe and Stephen T. Keefe Chair of Excellence in Academic Pediatrics
Funded by George M. and Pamela S. Humphrey FundChair currently held by Amy B. Middleman, MD, MSEd, MPH
Established on May 22, 2020
KeyBank-Meyer Family Chair for Excellence in Leadership
Funded by KeyBank Foundation, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Harinder R. Singh, MD, FHRS, CEPS (P), CCDS
Established on June 21, 2011
Theresia G. and Stuart F. Kline Family Foundation Chair in Pediatric Oncology
Funded by Theresia G. and Stuart F. Kline Family Foundation, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Alex Huang, MD
Established on November 12, 2013
Mary Blossom Lee Chair in Pediatric Diabetes
Funded by the Estate of Mary B. LeeChair currently held by Jamie Wood, MD
Established on November 21, 2000
Linsalata Family Distinguished Chair in Pediatric Critical Care and Emergency Medicine
Funded by Jocelyne K. and Frank N. Linsalata, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Steven Shein, MD
Established on February 9, 2011
Dominic Piunno Endowed Chair in Hemophilia and Bleeding Disorders
Funded by Maria Quinn and Frank Piunno, the Piunno Family, Sylvia Oliver and many friends and familyChair currently held by Sanjay Ahuja, MD
Established on December 20, 2017
Rainbow Babies & Children's Foundation Chair in Leadership and Innovation
Funded by Rainbow Babies & Children’s FoundationChair currently held by Patricia M. DePompei, RN, MSN
Established June 19, 2019
Rainbow Babies & Children's Foundation John Kennell Chair of Excellence in Pediatrics
Funded by the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Ankita P. Desai, MD, FAAP, FIDSA
Established on May 15, 2001
Austin Ricci Chair in Pediatric Pulmonary Care and Research
Funded by Kenneth C. Ricci, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Michael Konstan, MD
Established on October 2, 2007
Martin and Betty Rosskamm Endowed Chair in Pediatric Gastroenterology
Funded by Martin and Betty RosskammChair currently held by Thomas Sferra, MD
Established on October 25, 2004
Jane and Lee Seidman Chair in Pediatric Cancer Innovation
Funded by Jane and Lee Seidman, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by John Letterio, MD
Established on February 19, 2008
George H. Thompson, MD, Chair in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Funded by Anonymous Donor, The Honor Project Trust, and many friends, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Michael P. Glotzbecker, MD
Established on August 24, 2016
Kimberly Vehovec Chair in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer
Funded by Raymond R. and Lois J. Vehovec, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationChair currently held by Duncan Stearns, MD
Established on December 8, 2020 - UH Seidman Cancer Center
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Joan H. and Richard B. Ainsworth, Jr. Endowed Chair in Hematologic Research
Funded by Joan H. and Richard B. Ainsworth, Jr, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of the Cleveland FoundationChair currently held by Lalitha Nayak, MD
Established on December 18, 2019
Charles S. Britton, II Chair in the Division of Hematology and Oncology
Funded by the Britton Fund
Established on October 21, 1997
Homer D. W. Chisholm and Gertrude Kalnow Chisholm Chair in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Funded by Homer D. W. Chisholm and Gertrude Kalnow Chisholm with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of the Cleveland FoundationChair currently held by Pierre Lavertu, MD
Established on December 16, 2021
Rosalie and Morton A. Cohen Chair in Oncology
Funded by Rosalie and Morton A. CohenChair currently held by Afshin Dowlati, MD
Established on December 4, 2007
Dr. Lester E. Coleman, Jr. Chair in Cancer Research & Therapeutics
Funded by The Lester E. and Kathleen A. Coleman Family Foundation and The Lubrizol FoundationChair currently held by Quintin Pan, PhD
Established on October 16, 2001
Don C. Dangler Chair in Stem Cell Research
Funded by Don C. Dangler, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of the Cleveland FoundationChair currently held by Koen van Besien, MD, PhD
Established on March 26, 2015
John and Peggy Garson Family Endowed Chair in Pancreatic Cancer Research
Funded by John D. and Margaret Y. Garson, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of The Cleveland FoundationChair currently held by Jordan M. Winter, MD
Established on September 5, 2019
Diana Hyland Chair for Breast Cancer
Funded by Edward J. and Diana M. Hyland, Hyland family and friends and The Miracle Fund, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philathropic Fund of The Cleveland FoundationChair currently held by Alberto Montero, MD
Established on April 24, 2009
Robert W. Kellermeyer, MD, Chair in Oncology
Funded by many friends and associatesChair currently held by Alvin Schmaier, MD
Established on February 22, 1993
Maryann Z. and Larry Kennedy Chair in Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Intervention
Funded by Maryann Z. and Lawrence D. Kennedy, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of the Cleveland Foundation
Established on August 18, 2016
Miggo Family Chair in Cancer Research
Funded by Kathy and Steve Miggo Family Foundation with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of the Cleveland FoundationChair currently held by Pedro Barata, MD, M.Sc, FACP
Established on February 23, 2024
George and Edith Richman Chair and Distinguished Scientist in Cancer Research
Funded by Estate of Edith RichmanChair currently held by Jorge Garcia, MD
Established on October 16, 2001
Jane and Lee Seidman Chair in Cancer Innovation
Funded by Jane and Lee Seidman, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of The Cleveland FoundationChair currently held by Theodoros N. Teknos, MD
Established on September 28, 2018
Vincent K. Smith Chair in Radiation Oncology
Funded by Vincent K. & Edith H. Smith Memorial TrustChair currently held by Daniel Spratt, MD
Established on October 24, 1992
Susan Stern Turiel Chair in Supportive and Palliative Oncology Care
Funded by Joseph Stern, Successor Trustee of Susan Stern Turiel Declaration of Trust with support Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of the Cleveland Foundation
Established on April 7, 2022
Kimberly and Joseph Wesley Chair in Immunotherapy
Funded by Kimberly and Joseph* Wesley
Established on February 8, 2023*Deceased
Master Clinicians
The Endowed Master Clinician recognizes our leading
physician-scientists and honors our most talented experts. It is one of
the highest honors at UH for physician-scientists who have had a
profound impact on the lives of our patients. Master Clinicians enable
UH to recruit and retain leading physician-scientists who advance the
excellence of UH for the great benefit of the community we serve.
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Gastroenterology
Ronald P. and Paula Raymond Master Clinician in Gastroenterology
Funded by Ronald P. and Paula RaymondMaster Clinician currently held by Michael Koehler, MD
Established on December 10, 2013
Medicine
Master Clinician in Infectious Diseases
Funded by Roe Green, The STERIS Foundation and the Wolf Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of ClevelandMaster Clinician currently held by Robert Salata, MD
Established on December 18, 2014
Nephrology
Centers for Dialysis Care's Leonard C. Rosenberg Renal Research Foundation Master Clinician in Nephrology I
Funded by Centers for Dialysis Care's Leonard C. Rosenberg Renal Research FoundationMaster Clinician currently held by Mahboob Rahman, MD
Established on March 6, 2012
Centers for Dialysis Care's Leonard C. Rosenberg Renal Research Foundation Master Clinician in Nephrology II
Funded by Centers for Dialysis Care's Leonard C. Rosenberg Renal Research FoundationMaster Clinician currently held by Mirela Dobre, MD, MPH
Established on June 19, 2012
Surgery
David P. Miller and Frances A. Cosentino Master Clinician in Thoracic & Esophageal Surgery
Funded by David P. Miller and Frances A. Cosentino, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of The Cleveland FoundationMaster Clinician currently held by Philip Linden, MD
Established on May 13, 2014
Murdough Master Clinician in Colorectal Surgery
Funded by Joy and Thomas G. Murdough Jr.Master Clinician currently held by Sharon L. Stein, MD
Established on June 1, 2011
Urology
Master Clinician in Urologic Oncology
Funded by the Estate of Daniel R. LeeMaster Clinician currently held by Lee Ponsky, MD
Established on June 17, 2015
Wellness
Robert and Susan Hurwitz Master Clinician in Wellness
Funded by Robert and Susan Hurwitz with matching funds from the F.J. O’Neill Charitable FoundationMaster Clinician currently held by Roy Buchinsky, MD
Established on February 14, 2014 - UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute
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John R. Antonucci Master Clinician of Cardiovascular Innovation
Funded by John M. and Marsha L. Antonucci, with matching funds from the UH Harrington Heart & Vascular InstituteMaster Clinician currently held by Mauricio Arruda, MD
Established on June 17, 2015
Lorraine and Bill Dodero Master Clinician in Heart Failure & Transplantation
Funded by Sam J. Frankino Foundation and the Corinne L. Dodero Foundation for the Arts and SciencesMaster Clinician currently held by Guilherme Oliveira, MD
Established on February 3, 2016
Angela and James Hambrick Master Clinician in Innovation
Funded by The James and Angela Hambrick Foundation, with matching funds from the UH Harrington Heart & Vascular InstituteMaster Clinician currently held by Marco Costa, MD, PhD
Established on May 14, 2013
Heisler Family - A. Roger Tsai, MD Master Clinician in Cardiology
Funded by Lynn Heisler, the Portage Medical Center Foundation, and A. Roger Tsai, MD, with matching funds from the F.J. O'Neill Charitable FoundationMaster Clinician currently held by Anjan Gupta, MD
Established on June 19, 2019
Irving B. and Virginia Spitz Master Clinician in Cardiology
Funded by Virginia and Irving B. Spitz, with matching funds from the UH Harrington Heart & Vascular InstituteMaster Clinician currently held by Judith Mackall, MD
Established on September 13, 2011 - UH MacDonald Women's Hospital
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Anderson Family Master Clinician in Gynecological Oncology
Funded by Robert L. and Joanne L. Anderson and many friends, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of The Cleveland FoundationMaster Clinician currently held by Steven Waggoner, MD
Established on September 25, 2015 - UH Neurological Institute
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George R. and Constance P. Lincoln Master Clinician in Memory Loss and Behavioral Outcomes
Funded by George R. and Constance P. Lincoln, with matching funds from the Humphrey Family EndowmentMaster Clinician currently held by Jonathan Miller, MD
Established on May 14, 2013 - UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
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Anne Hunter Jenkins Endowed Master Clinician in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Funded by Tom H. and Anne H. Jenkins, with matching funds from the Rainbow Babies & Children's FoundationMaster Clinician currently held by Gerald Ferretti, DDS
Established on May 14, 2013 - UH Seidman Cancer Center
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Brenda and Marshall B. Brown Master Clinician in Innovation and Discovery
Funded by Brenda and Marshall B. Brown, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of The Cleveland FoundationMaster Clinician currently held by Amitabh Chak, MD
Established on September 28, 2018
Marti D. and Jeffrey S. Davis Family Master Clinician in Cancer Innovation
Funded by Marti D. and Jeffrey S. Davis, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of The Cleveland FoundationMaster Clinician currently held by Mahmoud A. Ghannoum, PhD
Established on February 16, 2017
Bob and Ann Gillespie Master Clinician in Oncology
Funded by Bob and Ann Gillespie, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of The Cleveland FoundationMaster Clinician currently held by Janice Lyons, MD
Established on March 21, 2018
Becky Hennessy Endowed Master Clinician in Breast Cancer Genomics
Funded by Sean and Beck Hennessy and The Miracle Fund, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of The Cleveland Foundation
Established on April 3, 2014
Maryann Z. and Larry Kennedy Master Clinician in Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Intervention
Funded by Maryann Z. and Lawrence D. Kennedy, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of The Cleveland FoundationMaster Clinician currently held by Robert R. Shenk, MD
Established on August 18, 2016
Jerome A. and Joy Weinberger Family Master Clinician in Surgical Oncology
Funded by the Weingerber Family, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of The Cleveland FoundationMaster Clinician currently held by Jordan M. Winter, MD
Established on October 28, 2015
Endowed Directors
Endowed directors provide a significant advantage in our ongoing efforts to recruit young, highly talented physicians to UH, where they will receive further training and benefit from the expertise of accomplished specialists.
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Connor Integrative Health Network
Buoncore Family Endowed Director of Chiropractic Medicine
Funded by Richard J. Buoncore, with support from the Connor Challenge GrantEndowed Director currently held by David A. Vincent, DC
Established on December 18, 2019
Nursing
Marian Shaughnessy Endowed Director of Nursing Education
Funded by Michael and Marian ShaughnessyEndowed Director currently held by Holly L. Ma, MS, BSN, RN-BC
Established on December 10, 2013
Quality
Fred C. Rothstein, MD, Chief Experience Officer
Funded by colleagues, friends and familyCurrently held by Joan M. Zoltanski, MD
Established on September 21, 2016
Surgery
James A. Schulak, MD Endowed Director of the UH Transplant Institute
Funded by Mary Jane and Jack Breen, J.S. Rube, Chuck and Judie Miller, and many friends, with support from the King Family EstateEndowed Director currently held by Kenneth Chavin, MD, PhD
Established on October 28, 2015
Volunteer Services
Dee Kleinman Endowed Director of Volunteer Services
Funded by Dee KleinmanEndowed Director currently held by Barbara Nalette
Established on June 20, 2018 - UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute
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Harrington Endowed Scientific Director, University Hospitals Harrington Discovery Institute
Funded by The Harrington Family FoundationEndowed Director currently held by Mukesh Jain, MD
Established on September 9, 2008 - UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
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Reinberger Endowed Director in Pediatric Neurological Surgery
Funded by the Reinberger Foundation, Sam and Connie Frankino, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital Board, and friends and associatesEndowed Director currently held by Krystal Tomei, MD, MPH
Established on January 1, 2005 - UH Seidman Cancer Center
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Judy Ardelean Berkowitz Endowed Director in High-Risk Ovarian Cancer
Established on May 15, 2023
Funded by an anonymous donor
Don C. Dangler Endowed Director in Stem Cell Transplant
Funded by Don C. Dangler, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of The Cleveland FoundationEndowed Director currently held by Marcos de Lima, MD
Established on March 26, 2015
Lucile and Robert H. Gries Endowed Director, Center for Cancer Drug Development
Funded by Bob and Sally GriesEndowed Director currently held by Afshin Dowlati, MD
Established on April 8, 2008
Linda and Les Vinney Endowed Director in Cancer Genetics
Funded by the Linda A. and Les C. Vinney, with support from the Dr. Donald J. and Ruth W. Goodman Philanthropic Fund of The Cleveland FoundationEndowed Director currently held by Anna Mitchell, MD, PhD
Established on September 25, 2015
Linda Vinney Endowed Director of Genetic Counseling
Funded by Linda A. and Les C. VinneyEndowed Director currently held by Michelle C. Merrill, MSc and Sarah J. Grimes Hodges, MSc
Established on January 29, 2019