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Kathleen Martinelli

Kathleen Martinelli, PA-C

Pulmonology

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Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Kathleen Martinelli

Biography

Kathleen (Katy) Martinelli, MHS, PA-C is a 2002 graduate of the Duke Physician Assistant program and spent most of her career practicing in orthopaedics. However, in 2023 she transitioned to the pulmonary department at the Cleveland Clinic and is currently part of the Lung Cancer Screening and Lung Nodule program. 

Katy has also spent much of her career as an educator of both students and peers through her extensive lecturing at national conferences and a variety of Physician Assistant Programs around the country. Teaching is a passion of hers and she enjoys the opportunity to share her knowledge with others whenever possible.

When she is not working, she enjoys cooking, gardening and spending time with her husband and two children.

Locations

  1. South Pointe Medical Office Building B
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  2. Hillcrest Medical Building Atrium
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  3. Euclid Medical Office Building
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  4. A Building - Crile Building
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  5. Mentor Hospital
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Graduate School: Duke University School of Medicine, 2002
  • Undergraduate: Wake Forest University, 1997

Board Certifications

  • Physician Assistant: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2002

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

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As of 2023-03-14, Dr. Martinelli has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

121 ratings, 14 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2026

    Kathleen Martinelli is by far the best care provider I was fortunate to have an appointment with. She is caring, an excellent listener. She provided me with all answers to my questions and throughly explained everything to me. I wish she was my primary care provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Kathleen is ecvellent at her kljob

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    100% would recommend Kathleen Martinelli. Her level of professionalism is something that every practioner should use as a template on patient care.

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

    The provider was excellent! Caring, courteous and knowledgeable.

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

    Provider gave me info to share with a friend who I felt needed this examination.

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

    Kathleen Martinelli was very pleasant and easy to talk to. She was very thorough and listened to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Dr. Martinelli is awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Kathleen Martinelli, Is very professional but down to earth. She has made us feel very comfortable and shows that she cares. She explains thing to where you can understand what is happening and what is going to happen as well as what the outcomes may be and the next steps. She is truly one of a kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Ms. Kathleen was very helpful! She did an amazing job and went above and beyond!!!! I appreciate it so very much!!!! THANK YOU KATHLEEN!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Kathleen was very professional, but also open to casual conversation, and being collaborative, about the issue being addressed. She put me completely at ease and I was pleased with the path forward we arrived at.

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

    She spent as much time as I needed to answer all my questions

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

    Katie was very kind & knowledgeable about my health issues & concerns. I am a health care provider which I mentioned, & I felt very comfortable discussing options, & that Kari was respectful of my knowledge base. Appreciated that.

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

    Excellent provider who listened, took time needed to explain findings, and made specific and actionable recommendations for followup.

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

    Dr, Kathleen is a very great doctor who cares about your needs. She goes out of her way to make sure that your health is good. Thank you doctor