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MaleAbout Douglas Harley
Biography
Dr. Douglas W. Harley graduated from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUHCOM) Athens campus in 2002. He completed his Family Medicine residency at St Joseph Hospital in Warren, OH in 2005. Prior to arriving at Cleveland Clinic Akron General in the fall of 2009, Dr. Harley cared for patients at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Youngstown and Urgent Cares in Warren. Dr. Harley has always been interested in teaching, leadership, and organized medicine. He has served in leadership positions with the Ohio Osteopathic Association, Ohio Academy of Family Physicians, and within Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Dr. Harley became Program Director of the Center for Family Medicine in 2019.
Dr. Harley and his wife, Danielle, have two children and enjoys outdoor and family activities.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Residency: St. Joseph Health Center, 2005
- Medical Education: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2002
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine/OMT: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 2005
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 2005
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-03-20, Dr. Harley has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Fiduciary Role. Dr. Harley serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:
- Akron Art Museum
- Ohio Osteopathic Association
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
4.8 out of 5
47 ratings, 2 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 11/2/2025
Dr. Harley is an wonderful and caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
There's only so much of Dr. Harley to go around, so it's very hard to get an appointment to see him.