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MaleAbout Gene Barnett
Biography
Gene H. Barnett, MD, is Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center; Director of the Cleveland Clinic Gamma Knife Center; and Vice-Chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery. He has served on the Board of Governors of Cleveland Clinic for a five-year term and was President of the Staff.
He has authored more than 210 articles published in leading medical journals and has a particular interest in the areas of neuro-oncology, computer-assisted surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery. In the late 1980s, Dr. Barnett created the Center for Computer-Assisted Neurosurgery at Cleveland Clinic, which established Cleveland Clinic's neurosurgery program as an innovator in following:
- Advanced stereotaxis, or the identification of discreet areas of the brain that control specific functions
- Computer applications resulting in the creation of a powerful surgical navigation system called frameless stereotaxy.
He holds several patents in these areas and continues work on the development of technology in neurosurgery including laser lesioning systems for brain tumors..
Dr. Barnett is a past-president of the Ohio State Neurosurgical Society, and the Northeast Ohio Neurosurgical Society. He was a state representative for the Joint Council of State Neurosurgical Societies, and he has served as Chairman of its Northwest Quadrant. He also has served on the Executive Committee of the Section on Tumors and has been on the Board of Directors of the Joint Section of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and Board of Directors of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. In addition, he has served on a number of editorial boards and is a reviewer for several neurosurgery journals.
He received his degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Neurosurgery and his fellowship in Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, where he was a clinical and research fellow at the Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. He completed his Masters of Business degree at the Weatherhead School of Management of Case Western Reserve University
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Graduate School: Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management, 2010
- Medical Education: Karolinska Gamma Knife Center, 1996
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, 1987
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 1986
- Internship: Cleveland Clinic, 1981
- Medical Education: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1980
- Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1976
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1990
Professional Highlights
- Rose Ella Burkhardt Chair in Brain Tumor Research
- Mahaley Clinical Brain Tumor Research Award
- EDI Innovations Award
Awards
- Best Doctors in America
- Top Docs
- Mahaley Clinical Brain Tumor Research Award
- EDI Innovations Award
Innovations & Patents
- Multiple patents in the field of surgical navigation allowing for better, safer brain tumor surgery
- Patent involving the use of a blood marker to detect presence or progression of brain tumors
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-09-18, Dr. Barnett has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
66 ratings, 6 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 3/19/2026
Dr Barnett is a great guy - oh, and also a brain surgeon. He establishes and maintains great rapport with his patients, me in this case. I endorse him 100%
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Dr was able to provide me with all the information I needed. I would recommend him to others.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Janet was the best provider of information
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr Barnett was very helpful and explained my problems throughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
This review is for Dr. Barnett, who was my surgeon. I research him on Google specifically to do my surgery. I was honored that I was able to get him to do the surgery and I was so confident that I was not the least bit nervous. I just felt I had one of the best in the world, And I still do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Dr. Barnett was very thorough and appears to be top in his field. I am very happy I chose him and Cleveland Clinic. I am confident he will provide great care.