Jonathan Jou, MD
Abdominal Transplant SurgeryLiver Transplant SurgeryKidney Transplant SurgeryTransplant Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- Chinese
- English
Gender
MaleAbout
Biography
Dr. Jonathan Jou is an abdominal transplant surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital. He cares for adults who need liver transplant or kidney transplant surgery and treats complex liver conditions, including liver cancer and advanced liver disease.
As a surgeon, Dr. Jou provides thoughtful, patient-centered care and takes a team-based approach. He works closely with transplant specialists to guide patients through complex transplant evaluation, surgery, and recovery. He focuses on clear communication, personalized treatment planning, and helping patients and families feel informed and supported throughout the transplant process.
Dr. Jou completed his medical degree and surgical training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He is board certified in surgery and licensed to practice medicine.
Clinical Expertise
Special Interests
- Liver transplantation
- Living donor liver transplantation
- Living donor kidney transplantation
- Kidney transplantation
- Hepatobiliary surgery
- Liver cancer
- Complex liver tumors
Procedures and Treatments
- Liver transplant surgery
- Kidney transplant surgery
- Living donor hepatectomy
- Living donor nephrectomy
- Liver tumor resection
- Bile duct tumor surgery
Conditions Treated
- Liver failure
- End-stage liver disease
- Liver cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Benign liver tumors
- Malignant liver tumors
- Kidney failure
- End-stage kidney disease
Research and Innovation
Dr. Jou is involved in research focused on improving outcomes for patients undergoing transplant surgery and treatment of complex liver conditions. His work includes studies on pediatric liver cancer outcomes, organ preservation and procurement in transplantation, immunosuppression-free organ transplantation, and surgical management of complex injuries.
He has also participated in clinical research on pain control after surgery to improve recovery and patient comfort. His work supports safer surgery and better long term outcomes for transplant patients.
Locations
- Weston Medical Outpatient Center
- 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Building A, Weston, FL 33331
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: University of California Los Angeles Medical Center (UCLA), 2026
- Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, 2024
- Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, 2022
- Internship: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, 2020
- Medical Education: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, 2019
- Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame, 2015
Board Certifications
- General Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 2025
Research & Publications
Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-09-07, Dr. Jou has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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