Mark Fadel, MD, JD
Pediatric Otolaryngology
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Age Groups Seen
- Child
- Adolescent
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Mark Fadel
Biography
Mark A. Fadel, MD, JD, is a pediatric otolaryngologist and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in Cleveland Clinic’s Integrated Surgical Institute, where he has returned to serve the community in which he was raised in Mayfield, Ohio. With a distinctive dual background in medicine and law, his work sits at the intersection of clinical care, health policy, and ethics. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from DePauw University before completing both his Doctor of Medicine and Juris Doctor degrees at the University of Toledo. Dr. Fadel subsequently trained in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA, followed by fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX.
Dr. Fadel’s academic and clinical interests focus on pediatric airway disorders, health disparities, and the ethical and legal dimensions of medical practice. Clinically, he has a particular interest in the management of pediatric allergy and sinonasal disease, as well as the surgical correction of complex airway pathologies. His practice spans the full scope of pediatric otolaryngology, encompassing the surgical care of ear, nose, and throat conditions in children. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications spanning clinical otolaryngology, health services research, and health law, and has received national recognition for his scholarship. His research frequently explores access to care, socioeconomic barriers, and the broader systems that influence patient outcomes, reflecting a commitment to advancing equitable healthcare delivery.
As Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Dr. Fadel is an active educator and national leader within organized medicine. He has delivered invited lectures and presentations at major national and international conferences. Through his teaching, leadership, and service, Dr. Fadel continues to contribute to the advancement of pediatric otolaryngology while mentoring the next generation of physicians.
Locations
- Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center
- 8950 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
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- Independence Family Health Center
- 5001 Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131
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- Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center
- 16761 Southpark Center, Strongsville, OH 44136
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Texas Children's Hospital, 2025
- Residency: University of Pittsburgh (UPMC), 2024
- Medical Education: University of Toledo , 2019
- Graduate School: The University of Toledo College of Law, 2019
- Undergraduate: DePauw University, 2013
Research & Publications
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