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Clayton Petro

Clayton Petro, MD

General Surgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. A Building - Crile Building
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2018
  • Residency: University Hospitals of Cleveland Health System, 2017
  • Medical Education: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 2011
  • Undergraduate: John Carroll University, 2007

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2017

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 2025-11-07, Dr. Petro has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Petro 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:

  • Medtronic plc
  • TELA Bio, Inc.
  • Advanced Medical Solutions International, LLC

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

4.8 out of 5

193 ratings, 20 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    I have recommended Dr Petro several times already

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr. Petro, Gloria, Ryan, office staff and schedulers are all incredibly responsive, listen with care & concern and provide the very best recommendations and solutions. I would highly recommend all of them!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr Petro was wonderful. I would highly recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Did not feel the doctor was rushing through the visit. He took his time and answered any questions I had in a cordial professional manner

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Dr. Petro is very caring and sympathetic. He doesn't look down on you or act like you don't know anything. He listens to what you are saying and is very understanding about your situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    The Doctor was very professional, knowledgeable, informative, and courteous.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Dr. Petro very patient and kind. He is never rude or condescending. He is pleasant and friendly. He is not negative or accusatory.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    With my case being so complex, Dr. Petro gave me so much hope that this is all going to be OK. Once the doctor left the room, my son just fell into my arms and cried. Dr. Petro gave him so much hope.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    I had to get lab results emailed to Dr. Petro to find about surgery options. So far no contact three days later after notifying office the results were emailed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Great experience with Dr. Petro, He explained the situation in detail & will follow up in 3 months

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Highly recommend the clinic doctors

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Excellent Doctor and staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    The follow-up appointment was easy to make, and my visit and exam with Dr Petra and his resident was professional and all my questions were answered to my satisfaction

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Best dr ever

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Initital visit with DR Petro, but he is very knowledgeable and thorough with good explantions of a care plan.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Doctor and assistant were both excellent and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr Petro and his staff are absolutely amazing and empathetic to myself and my family.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    I would highly recommend Dr. Petro and the Cleveland Clinic to others

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Gloria was fantastic to work with! Dr. Petro was extremely helpful as well as his entire staff. I am now scheduled for surgery with him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Dr was very nice and easy to talk to. I was comfortable during my appointment