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Joseph Khabbaza

Joseph Khabbaza, MD

Pulmonary Critical CarePulmonology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Independence Family Health Center
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  2. A Building - Crile Building
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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

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists collaborate with industry to advance medical breakthroughs. These partnerships help commercialize discoveries for public benefit while maintaining scientific integrity. To ensure transparency and minimize potential bias, Cleveland Clinic reviews these relationships and publicly discloses when physicians/scientists receive significant compensation for consulting, serve in fiduciary roles, receive royalties, or hold equity interests related to their work. We manage potential conflicts through approval processes, annual reporting, and targeted management plans.

As of 2025-10-19, 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
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Insmed, Inc.
  • AstraZeneca
  • Baxter Healthcare Corporation

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.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Insurances Accepted

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

218 ratings, 43 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Looking forward to working with Dr. Khabbaza. He gave me hope.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Dr khabbaza and his nurse practitioner were excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Dr K is very personable. I value that in addition to his expertise.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr Khabazza was so kind. He took the time to explain everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2025

    Dr Khabbaza is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Dr Kabazza was A+ in both demeanor and explanations of issue

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Dr Khabbaza is excellent, compassionate and thorough in his care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Dr. Khabbaza is very helpful and considerate, always available to help me navigate my lung conditions. Very supportive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Dr. Khabbaza and his office are extremely efficient in returning My Chart messages. Very kind & considerate too.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Dr. Khabbaza is a rare gem in the medical field and CC. He's very knowledgeable and experienced but also very kind and understanding, he cares! Takes time to explain and answer questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Always a good experience with Dr Khabbaza

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Great doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    The breathing tests (Nancy) and the nurse and Dr. Khabbaza are the very best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr Khabbaza has been very proactive about the medicines that are prescrribed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    I found the doctor very pleasant and likeable. Concerned on my health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    As always , excellent care provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dr. Khabbaza was one of the nicest doctors I have been to in a very long time. Very thorough, he explained everything so I did not have any questions. I wish he was a primary care doctor as I would go to home immediately.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dr Khabazza was very knowledgeable, personable and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Dr K was personable, professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Took time to listen and understand my situation and then to discuss appropriate treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr. Khabbaza was wonderful! Very caring and so invested in my concerns. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a pulmonary doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    I was extremely pleased. I felt like Dr. Khabbaza took ownership of my issues and we will have a good long term relationship. Or shorter if we find a miracle cure, (-:

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr Joe Khabazza is always very caring. Engaged with you with his undivided attention. He is very smart and helpful and presents in real life scenarios. Excellent provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Wonderful doctor. He genuinely seems to care about your wellbeing. He Is a great listener and willing to work with you and the Issues you have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr Joe is an amazing physician. He is kind and caring plus includes me in making treatment decisions. I wish more doctors were more like him!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr Khabazza is excellent. He is great at listening to me as a patient & explains any issues very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr. Khabbaza is very thorough and knowledgeable about my condition. He is personable, kind, and I am confident he is the right choice for my medical care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Had a very good visit. Felt MD veryThorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    I was highly impressed. He was so helpful. I am thankful that I got him. The dr. I saw before him did not develop rapport with me. This dr was great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr Khabbaza has an outstanding capacity to make me feel supported and confident in his ability. He addressed my concerns directly and clearly with confidence and compassion

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Best Dr and service on the planet

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Dr Khbazza is an incredible physician. I am a difficult patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    Dr. Khabazza is absolutely amazing I started seeing him during the height of covid. I have referred him to all of my family members and Friends he is truly dedicated caring and informed with all that goes on he's hardworking and dedicated to his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    An excellent doctor-caring, kind and extremely knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    Dr. Khabazza was very kind, friendly, and informative. He really put my mind at ease about my diagnosis and treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Dr. Khabbaza was very caring, and listened carefully to all my needs. I left this office visit feeling much better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    I immediately thought the doctor was very concerned about my health.