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- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Adrienne Boissy
Biography
Adrienne Boissy, MD, MA, is a staff physician at the Cleveland Clinic Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis with a secondary appointment in the Center for Bioethics.
As part of her clinical work, Dr. Boissy focuses on ethical issues in neurological disease. She has been published in Neurocritical Care, AAN Continuum and Neurology regarding the humane treatment of critically ill patients and communication challenges in clinical practice. In particular, she has a special interest in the words clinicians choose when conveying information, and the risks and ethics of what she calls “therapeutic mislabeling” versus truth telling.
Dr. Boissy was awarded a Sylvia Lawry Fellowship grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and an Arnold P. Gold Foundation grant for humanism in medicine. She also serves on the editorial board of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Momentum Magazine.
Dr. Boissy also is a Harvard Macy scholar. She has spoken extensively around the country about the patient and provider experience and the impact of effective communication on both.
Dr. Boissy serves as Chief Medical Officer for Qualtrics, focused on measuring patient experience in the healthcare setting. Prior to this role she served as Chief Experience Officer at Cleveland Clinic. She led the Office of Patient Experience and its initiatives to improve the patient experience across Cleveland Clinic. She also previously served as the Medical Director of the Center of Excellence in Healthcare Communication. Her team created a comprehensive program to strengthen physician and provider communication skills throughout Cleveland Clinic and trained more than 4,000 staff physicians and house staff.
Dr. Boissy attended Boston University and worked in neurobiological research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. She completed her medical school training at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and finished her neurology residency and neuroimmunology fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. She completed a master’s degree in bioethics from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland.
Locations
- U Building - Mellen Center
- 1950 East 89th Street, Suite E, Cleveland, OH 44106
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Graduate School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 2009
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2008
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 2006
- Internship: Cleveland Clinic, 2003
- Medical Education: The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, 2002
- Undergraduate: Boston University, 1995
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2007
Awards
- 2006-2008Â Â Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellow, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- 2005-2006   AAN-sponsored Neurology Resident Elective in Clinical Ethics, Washington DC.
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists collaborate with industry to advance medical breakthroughs. These partnerships help commercialize discoveries for public benefit while maintaining scientific integrity. To ensure transparency and minimize potential bias, Cleveland Clinic reviews these relationships and publicly discloses when physicians/scientists receive significant compensation for consulting, serve in fiduciary roles, receive royalties, or hold equity interests related to their work. We manage potential conflicts through approval processes, annual reporting, and targeted management plans.
As of 2026-01-01, Dr. Boissy has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Boissy receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
Fiduciary Role. Dr. Boissy serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:
- QualtricsÂ
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.
Insurances Accepted
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
58 ratings, 19 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
I have been a patient of Dr. Boissy for almost 20 years. In this 20 year period I have never felt in this alone. EVER . It is almost unheard of this day and age to have a Dr that actually shows compassion and does not make you feel like an idiot LOVE DR B!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
I never had any bad experience with my Doctor or her team. She makes you feel very comfortable when she Is taking care of you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
My wife and I love Dr Boissy. She is real and understanding. She knows BS when she hears it. Thoroughly enjoy my visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Love the experience with my Doctor and team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Dr. Boissy did a wonderful job explaining my current condition and gave me the opportunity to ask questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
I appreciated hoe Dr. Bossy was very concerned about how I was handling myself when my body felt exhausted or even overwhelmed. After explaining to her what methods I choose to use for myself, she was very supportive and asked if there was anything additional that I needed from her for support? I found this to be most important to me as a patient because it shows that she was concerned about me and my health overall and I truly appreciated her for that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Very happy with the doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
I love working with Dr Boissy!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr Boissy is a very caring doctor. The absolute best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
She is amazing Doctor for first time seeing her. I felt so good trying to explain and make me understand for the stuff I'm going through.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr Boissy is compassionate, approachable and thinks outside the box. She's amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
My Doctor was wonderful and very informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Very impressed with Dr. Boissey. She listened to me and was very thorough. I've had a lot of negative experiences with providers in the past, so I really appreciated that I felt comfortable with her and that she came up with a plan for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr. Adrienne Boissy is exceptional in every area! She explained my MRI, answered my questions, and gave her very professional opinion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Love dr Boissy. She makes my MS seem conquerable. I left her office feeling empowered and confident.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr. Boisey is one of the most caring Dr's I have encountered. I pray all Dr's show their patients the care and concern I get from her. She is truly irreplaceable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr Boisey has amazing bedside manner and take time to listen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
DR. BOISSY IS A 5 STAR DOCTOR AND A 5 STAR HUMAN BEING.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. Bossiy and I spoke about several concerns I have been having concerning mobility issues on my right side. (My weaknesses in arm,hand and right leg). Strategies discussed for physical and occupational therapies.