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MaleAbout G. Jay Bishop
Title
Associate Section Head
Biography
G. Jay Bishop, MD, is co-Associate Section Head of Vascular Medicine and a specialist in blood vessel disorders in the Section of Vascular Medicine in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Vascular Medicine and is certified as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation. Dr. Bishop sees patients at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and the Avon Richard E. Jacobs, Twinsburg and Willoughby health centers.
Specialty Interests: New oral anticoagulants, adverse effects of anticoagulants, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, blood clots, hypercoagulable states (thrombophilia), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, thrombosis in unusual locations, inferior vena cava filters, general vascular medicine, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), unusual vascular disorders, including erythromelalgia, pernio, lymphedema and lipedema
Experience: Dr. Bishop has over 20 years’ experience in the diagnosis and management of all types of blood vessel disorders and diseases, including blood clots, peripheral artery disease and atherosclerosis. His expertise includes skin and wound debridement and noninvasive vascular testing. Dr. Bishop established the vascular medicine program at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hamot Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute in Erie, Pa., in 2014.
Success Rates: The Section of Vascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic is one of the most active vascular medicine programs in the United States. Our specialists treat patients with a wide variety of vascular problems, including all forms of arterial, venous, and lymphatic disorders; thrombotic disorders and hypercoagulable states. They also provide wound care and management of risk factors for heart and vascular disease and are experts in the use of the new oral anticoagulants (blood thinners). The Section of Vascular Medicine offers specialty clinics for patients with various disorders, including fibromuscular dysplasia and lymphedema and subspecialty care such as retrieval of inferior vena cava filters and endovenous laser ablation (minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins). Success rates for specific procedures are available at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx
Education: Dr. Bishop began his medical career as a medic in the US Air Force while working toward his undergraduate degree at the University of New Hampshire. After serving in the Air Force for four years and completing his bachelor’s degree in philosophy, he earned his medical degree with highest honors from Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica, West Indies. Dr. Bishop completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh Pa., where he was named chief medical resident during his final year of training. He was in private practice in internal medicine for more than 20 years before transitioning to full time vascular medicine in 2014. He was appointed to the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2019.
Publications and Speaking: Dr. Bishop was a contributing author to the Society for Vascular Medicine’s Pulmonary Embolus Toolkit and co-editor of the
Society’s Peripheral Artery Disease Toolkit and was the lead author on a paper published in 2019 in Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques. He has presented at the Society for Vascular Medicine (SVM) Annual Sessions, speaking on treatments for vascular and lymphatic diseases and has made numerous local and regional presentations on these and other vascular topics.
Dr. Bishop is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the Society for Vascular Medicine (SVM). He serves on multiple SVM committees and currently is a member of the SVM Board of Trustees.
About Dr. Bishop: “It’s been said that if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life. I truly found my passion in life when I was fortunate enough to specialize in vascular medicine. This specialty allows me to engage with patients on a daily basis and help them navigate through their vascular problems as their advocate and vascular care specialist. I see patients with a wide variety of vascular diseases, and my general internal medicine background provides me with a great fund of resources to augment their vascular care. Seeing patients on a daily basis provides me with both intellectual stimulation and the satisfaction of helping patients through their vascular medical journey.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Bishop enjoys spending time with his family, coaching high school hockey, boating on Lake Erie and volunteering in his local community on several non-profit boards. He also serves as a town councilman for his community.
Locations
- Willoughby Hills Family Health Center, North Building
- 2550 Som Center Road, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
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- Madison Medical Office Building
- 2999 McMackin Road, Madison, OH 44057
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- Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
- 33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Avon, OH 44011
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- Mentor Medical Office Building
- 7060 Wayside Drive, Mentor, OH 44060
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- Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Residency: St Francis Medical Center-Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), 1991
- Medical Education: Ross University School of Medicine , 1988
- Undergraduate: University of New Hampshire, 1984
Board Certifications
- Vascular Medicine: American Board of Vascular Medicine, 2010
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1991
Additional Training
- Vascular Interpretation
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Awards
- Best Doctors in America
- Community Based Teaching Preceptor Award, American College of Physicians
- Robert S. Bergson Outstanding Faculty Member Award, University of Buffalo
- Off-service Faculty of the Year, UPMC Hamot
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-04-23, Dr. Bishop has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
224 ratings, 56 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 4/16/2026
Very impressed with Dr. Bishop felt very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
Dr bishop is always helpful and courteous. He was just amazed as well that the staff was so negligent in helping me obtain a appointment in Avon instead of down town
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
Dr. G. Jay Bishop epitomizes the very highest level of professional knowledge, care, and medical expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
It was my first visit with Dr. Bishop. He was very kind and addressed my problem and is sending me for tests. I''m very happy choosing him as my physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
Wonderful doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
Dr Bishop was WONDERFUL
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
Dr Bishop was wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
This was my first visit to the doctor. It was a very good experience. I would recommend him highly to anyone. I know he was very thorough and he made me feel very comfortable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
Dr Bishop is Warm and personable, thorough and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Dr Bishop is a great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Dr. Bishop is down to earth and speaks plainly(able to understand). Thoroughly enjoyed our visits with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Dr Bishop is great! He listens to all my concerns and gives me explanations that I can understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Dr. Bishop demonstrated exceptional professionalism throughout my visit. He provided clear, practical advice that was easy to understand and apply, and he took the time to thoroughly explain every aspect of my condition and treatment options. His depth of expertise in vascular care was evident, and I felt confident and wellsupported under his care. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and attentive vascular specialist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Dr. Bishop was very helpful. Listened attentively.Staff helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr. Bishop was kind, patient and thorough. He listened carefully and answered all my questions. I felt he cared about me as a patient. I would highly recommend Dr. Bishop.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr. Bishop is very attentive and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Always a pleasure to see Dr Bishop and the staff. I always thank them for their kindness with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr Bishop went above and beyond to make sure I got scheduled with the correct provider and made what could have been a bad experience a positive one.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Doctor was so nice and his staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr. Bishop provided outstanding care, effective diagnostics, and most Importantly, very professional advice on my diagnosis and treatment plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr Bishop was excellent at explaining my condition, testing and the results, and how to treat my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Highly recommend Dr. Bishop
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr. Bishop is very personable, he listens and offers suggestions - I appreciate his knowledge and medical advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Amazing. Between Dr. Bishop and his physician assistant, I felt like I was the only patient they were seeing at the hospital. The amount of time and professionalism I received is unrivaled by any other medical provider. I received exactly what I need to learn and left with confidence about the road ahead.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Thank you Dr Bishop!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Bishop is kind and always makes me feel that he's concerned with my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Bishop cares about me. I look forward to future appointments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Bishop was an excellent listener and very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Outstanding care by Dr Bishop, as per usual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr. Bishop saw me even though I was late. That's an understanding and caring doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
I absolutely love Dr. Bishop
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Dr Bishop is my favorite doctor. He takes time to get to know his patients. Never does he rush you when questions are asked or further explaining is needed. Always professional and truly an expert in his field. Cleveland clinic should be proud to have such an outstanding doctor on staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr Bishop is AWESOME!!! He's such a positive person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr Bishop is very caring and took plenty of time to answer my question and discuss options for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr.Bishop is THE best doctor and has a caring staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
It was my first time seeing Dr. Bishop and I can't say enough good things about him. I would highly recommend him to everyone I know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. Bishop is a very nice person and a top notch doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
I could not have had a better experience with Dr. Bishop. He is beyond excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
I would definitely recommend Dr. Bishop. He is one of the nicest Drs. At the clinic. He is kind, courteous, professional I can't say enough good things about him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr bishop listens to all my concerns and addresses everything that needs to be addressed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
The MD was very professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
DR. BISHOP NOT ONLY TOOK THE HIPOCRATIC OATH , HE LIVES IT. HE IS AN INCREDIBLE MAN.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Excellent visit with Dr Bishop
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Bishop is a wonderful, caring physician ! I feel very fortunate to have him as my vascular specialist !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Bishop is truly exceptional. I would refer him to anyone. I feel far more comfortable asking him questions (both simple and difficult) than anyone else that I could Imagine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr. Bishop is amazing and so personal
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Great Doctor wonderful bed side manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
This was my first encounter with Dr. Bishop and I could not be more pleased. He spent a considerable amount of time with me, thoroughly reviewing my chart and my concerns and listened intently with NO RUSH. We developed a plan for further diagnostics that I am comfortable with. I have been a patient of the Clinic (Main Campus-centered) since 1990 and truly, he reminds me of the physicians 'of the past' that did not rush you out the door but rather, looked you in the eye and truly CARED about you and your situation/concerns. I am very happy to be a patient of Dr. Bishop's now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Dr bishop is awesome as is the staff. The convenience of the Madison office is a huge benefit!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Dr.Bishop is a very good and dedicated doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr Bishop and his staff do an excellent job. I have no complaints!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. Bishop was on time and very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr B is awsome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr Bishop was very compassionate and great at explaining his thoughts as to causes of my symptoms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr Bishop was easy to talk to and was able to evaluate my husband without the invasive procedure recommended at another facility.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr. Bishop is terrific. So happy to have him as my physician. Natalie his nurse is also great.