Joseph Khabbaza, MD
Pulmonary Critical CarePulmonology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Independence Family Health Center
- 5001 Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131
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- A Building - Crile Building
- 2049 East 100th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2014
- Residency: The Ohio State University Medical Center, 2011
- Medical Education: State University of New York Upstate Medical University, 2008
- Undergraduate: Boston University, 2004
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014
- Pulmonary Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-02-19, Dr. Khabbaza has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Khabbaza 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:
- Sanofi Genzyme
- Baxter Healthcare Corporation
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Insmed, Inc.
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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Reviews
5 of 5 stars
183 Ratings, 34 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 9/15/2026
Dr. Khabazza was excellent in every way. His staff was competent and caring. This was my first visit and it couldn''t have been any better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2026
Dr. Khabbaza is very smart and professional yet very kind and caring. I highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2026
Excellent Dr. . Very patient, attentive, and caring. Asked questions to ensure my concerns were addressed. Showed me comparative test results to discuss my situation and plans for future treatment. Very kind and thoughtful during the visit. Best pulmonary Dr. Visit I have had. Highly satisfied and recommended. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2026
If I have a quick message Dr. Khabbaza responds right away, faster than my other doctors
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2026
Dr Khabbaza is always kind and present for my appointments. He listens to how I''m doing and discusses my concerns with me. Keeps me informed and includes me In decisions impacting my health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2026
Dr khanate was very personable. Enjoyed talking with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2026
Dr Kabazza is a wonderful doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2026
Dr K is the best Doc on the planet
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2026
I had a hard time getting to the correct department to schedule me for my health issue. Once that was done, everything was great. The Bronchiectasis staff and Dr Khabbaza are wonderful. I feel like I am very fortunate to be a patient at this facility with Dr Khabbaza.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2026
Dr Khabbaza''s is great and his nurse Jackie always calls you with recent testing results
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2026
I felt like my doctor was very interested in helping me to have a better health outcome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2026
Dr Khabbaza is a wonderful doctor and very reassuring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2026
Dr Khabazza is an outstanding doctor. His caring, kindness and empathy is so appreciated. He is knowledgeable yet so approachable and can make complex issues easy to understand. He''s a treasure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2026
It''s not always easy to get in to see a specialist at the Climic but Dr Khabazza''s office is outstanding making sure my appointments happen In a timely manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2026
Dr. Khabazza was very kind and informative about my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2026
Dr. Khabazza and his staff are great! Couldn''t ask for better care! I feel I''m in the best hands with Dr. Khabazza!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2026
The doctor is very sincere and reviews things step by step. I have referred people to him in the past and I will continue to do so.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2026
Dr. Khabbaza was very attentive and listened to all my concerns. I truly feel I am in good hands. Dr. Khabbaza is really a genuine, sincere person. He cares about his patients and I trust him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2026
Dr Khabbaza is always very personable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2026
I would recommend Dr. Kahabazza to anyone needing a pulmonologist. He''s personable, caring and very efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
Dr. Khabazza always listens attentively, allows me and my daughter to ask questions or comment. Together we make decisions about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Looking forward to working with Dr. Khabbaza. He gave me hope.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr K is very personable. I value that in addition to his expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr khabbaza and his nurse practitioner were excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr Khabazza was so kind. He took the time to explain everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
There was a question about the current prescribed treatment that I did not get clarified before I left. That was on me not on the physician, he would've definitely clarified had I not forgotten.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
Dr. Khabazza is fabulous. He listens, he cares and he explains to me my options and takes very good care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
Dr Khabbaza is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr Kabazza was A+ in both demeanor and explanations of issue
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr. Khabazza is wonderful! He is very knowledgeable, kind and responsive. I have nothing but praise for him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr. Khabazza is a great doctor. Listens week, understands and has good ideas. Willing to work with me if I had questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr. Khabbaza is the best. Extremely personable and Interested in me and my health. Great info on next steps/long term medication use. Much appreciated his thinking ahead to things I hadn't
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr Khabbaza is excellent, compassionate and thorough in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr. J Khabbaza was very helpful in suggestions of what wr could do to figure out why I'm getting so winded and fatigue so easily.