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Gender
MaleAbout Matthew Ballo
Title
Vice Chair for Regional Oncology
Biography
Dr. Ballo is the Vice Chair for Regional Oncology within the department of radiation oncology at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University and medical training at MD Anderson Cancer Center. In 2006 he became the Medical Director of the MD Anderson Department of Radiation Oncology outreach program where he focused on physician professional development, education, and clinical quality assurance. He became the founding chair of Radiation Oncology for University of Tennessee in 2013 and collaborated with both academic and community-based physicians to grow coordinated clinical, research, and educational programs. He has published over 85 peer-reviewed articles and has expertise in the use of radiation for patients with central nervous system tumors, melanoma, sarcoma, and lymphoma.
Locations
- Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center
- 16761 Southpark Center, Strongsville, OH 44136
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- Hillcrest Hospital
- 6780 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Hts, OH 44124
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- Hillcrest Hospital
- 6780 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Hts, OH 44124
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Residency: MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000
- Internship: Mount Sinai Medical Center, 1996
- Medical Education: Case Western Reserve Medical School, 1995
- Undergraduate: Oberlin College, 1991
Board Certifications
- Radiation Oncology: American Board of Radiology, 2000
Innovations & Patents
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-09-24, Dr. Ballo has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
58 ratings, 4 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 4/2/2026
Dr. Ballo is very professional and conducts himself well with patients. I am encouraged by his professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr. Ballo is very direct in his approach at my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr. Ballo gave us the time needed to fully explain my diagnosis and lay out the course of treatment once I consented to beginning radiation along with the start of hormone therapy. He gave me exactly what I needed, clear, no-nonsense answers and a positive, yet realistic overview of my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
I feel very confident that Dr Ballo is very competent and will provide excellent care