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Gender
MaleAbout Allan Siperstein
Biography
Allan Siperstein, MD, is Chair of Endocrine Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. He also serves as Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program and Endocrine Surgery Fellowship.
Dr. Siperstein completed his medical school training at the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, and his general surgery residency and endocrine surgery training at the University of California, San Francisco. From 1990 until 1999 he was a Faculty member in the Department of General Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. Since then he has been a Staff member at Cleveland Clinic. In addition to endocrine surgery, he has had a long interest in minimally invasive surgery and surgical sonography. Since 1992, he has been teaching coursework in intraoperative and laparoscopic ultrasound techniques.
Current research interests include thyroid and parathyroid disease, in particular molecular markers for the identification of thyroid cancers. Clinical studies have focused on minimal incision approaches to thyroid and parathyroid surgery. He has had a long interest in the development of technologies for laparoscopic thermal ablation of hepatic tumors. Current studies continue to focus on technical advances in this area, as well as the impact of the procedure on long-term survival. He is a member of many surgical organizations, including the American Surgical Association, the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and SAGES.
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Residency: University of California San Francisco Medical Center, 1990
- Fellowship: University of California San Francisco Medical Center, 1988
- Internship: University of California San Francisco Medical Center, 1984
- Medical Education: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1983
- Undergraduate: Stanford University, 1979
Board Certifications
- General Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 1997
Awards
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer 2011
- Cleveland's Top Doctors, 2011
Professional Memberships
Innovations & Patents
Radiofrequency thermal ablation
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-01-07, Dr. Siperstein has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
158 ratings, 40 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 4/13/2026
Dr Siperstein is a great surgeon and caregiver. Always easy to reach and makes you feel confident that you''re getting the best csre
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2026
Dr. Siperstein is very personable and highly experienced. I would definitely recommend him to all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
Dr. Siperstein is great!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
Dr. Siperstein always makes me feel that he truly cares about my health and answers any questions that I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
Dr. Siperstein is the best. He was kind and compassionate, something that is so important to me as a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Dr. Siperstein and team were nothing short of amazing in all aspects of my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2026
Dr Siperstein is a great professional, courteous, explains the issue with great detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2026
Truly appreciate Dr. A. Siperstein as my caregiver. Can highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Dr. Siperstein is great. I''ve been with him for 10 years and his care has been perfect. Highly recommended.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Dr Siperstein is a very dedicated doctor who truly cares about his patients, very compassionate, the ultimate professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Dr. Carol Burke is incredible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr. Siperstein and his nurse Maureen are so caring. They are always responsive and make patients feel valued and well cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr. Siperstein is always engaged and a consummate professional. He truly cares about his patients. He is a good listener and always offers good advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
If there was a higher score, so far, Dr. Siperstein would get it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Dr. Siperstein and Maureen are both absolutely wonderful and so appreciated!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
I have and will recommend him to others
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Best doctor that I have ever had that spent time talking to me, answering questions, and providing the care c that I needed. We need more doctors like him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr. Siperstein and his nurse were very kind and answered all of my questions. I am thankful to be under their care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr. Siperstein significantly improved my quality of life. I will always be grateful for his superior skills and kind, friendly demeanor. He's my superhero!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr Sip is the best-
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
I'm thankful to have Dr. Siperstein overseeing my medical care. He is so caring and never rushes you. Always willing to answer my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Cleveland Clinic is the Best! I drive 8 1/2 hours from Central Illinois to receive top notch care from Dr. Siperstein.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Each person in Dr Siperstein's office is very professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr Siperstein is so down to earth and very caring! He speaks on a level that patients can understand. Always takes his time with you. So blessed to be a patient of Dr Siperstein's!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr siperstein is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Siperstein was wonderful as always. I received excellent care during my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Dr. Siperstein explained everything to me and answered the questions I had. It's rare to find a doctor to take the time to listen like he did these days.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Sioerstein was my provider and he is an awesome , caring professional who I highly recommend . He also s so competent, caring and reassuring . He's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
I would always recommend Dr Siperstein's office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr. Siperstein was warm and respectful and most importantly, extremely knowledgeable. We came from Dallas specifically because of his expertise, and our visit well exceeded our expectations. His thorough explanation of how he arrived at his recommendations gave us confidence in the plan moving forward and I'm grateful for his counsel!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
The doctor is my favorite care provider. He is so knowledgeable, caring and reassuring .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Dr. S is the absolute BEST!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Dr Siperstein and his nurse Maureen are both excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
I have recommended Dr. Siperstein to several friends and relatives. He is an outstanding doctor, highly knowledgeable, committed, competent, and compassionate. He always listens to my concerns and gives me options for treatment. He is one of the Clinic's best doctors.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Exceptional doctor all the caregivers in his office are also a great team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Best doctor ever!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Best appt with any doctor that I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Great experience. Dr. And Maureen as well as desk ladies are the BEST. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Excellent, as always! Dr. Silverstein is wonderful. Can't say enough about him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr Siperstein is by far the best surgeon