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MaleAbout Andrew Russman
Biography
Dr. Russman is Head of the Stroke Program and Medical Director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Russman focuses his practice on all aspects of stroke prevention, treatment, and the management of complex cerebrovascular disorders.
Dr. Russman received his osteopathic medical degree from Michigan State University in 2001. He completed his residency training in Neurology in 2005, and fellowship in Vascular Neurology at the Cleveland Clinic in 2006. Following several years of clinical practice at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Dr. Russman returned to the staff of the Cleveland Clinic in 2012.
Dr. Russman is the Medical Director for the Cleveland Clinic Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit, which delivers an expert team to care for stroke patients at their doorstep throughout the Greater Cleveland area.
Dr. Russman is the author of several peer reviewed publications and chapters on acute stroke management and stroke recovery.
Locations
- Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- 9500 Euclid Avenue, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44195
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2006
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 2005
- Internship: Henry Ford Hospital, 2002
- Medical Education: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (East Lansing), 2001
- Graduate School: Boston University School of Medicine, 1994
Board Certifications
- Brain Injury Medicine: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2014
- Vascular Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2008
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2006
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-08-08, Dr. Russman has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Russman 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:
- Bayer AG
- Boston Scientific Corporation
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.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
38 ratings, 9 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 2/27/2026
Dr was extremely caring and wanted to know the exact timeline and treatment and symptoms from my strokes. He was extremely thorough and explained everything to me! Well worth my visit!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr Russman is outstanding. We are so grateful to him!!!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
After my appointment with Dr. Russman, I felt like I better understood the intricacies of my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Russman is an outstanding physician and individual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr Andrew Russman is excellent. We were lucky to get him, even if it takes a 5 hour drive to get to Cleveland. He correctly diagnosed the health issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
My Dr is patient. Kind and explains everything !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
I experienced a TIA on June one and have been waiting to get in to see the doctor since that date and thankfully I just had my appointment. Nearly 3 months wait
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Russman is a great Neurologist! He is professional, caring, and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Oh my gosh! Someone who asked questions and listened with concern! Dr Russman was thorough, kind, professional and very informative. I wish we had come here three months ago.