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Michael Machuzak

Michael Machuzak, MD

4.948 ratings, 3 reviews

Interventional PulmonologyPulmonology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Michael Machuzak

Biography

Michael Machuzak, MD, is an Associate Staff Member in the Department of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine.

Dr. Machuzak earned his medical degree from MCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Penn. He completed an internship, residency and fellowship at the Hospital of University Of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of several professional societies, including the American Thoracic Society, Society of Critical Care Physicians, American Association of Bronchology, the World Association of Bronchology, and the Ohio Thoracic Society.

Dr. Machuzak has published a number of abstracts and articles in peer-reviewed publications, as well as having conducted research and lectured a number of times on thoracic medicine.

Locations

  1. Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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  2. A Building - Crile Building
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2006
  • Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2002
  • Internship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2000
  • Medical Education: Drexel University College of Medicine, 1999
  • Undergraduate: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, 1994

Board Certifications

  • Interventional Pulmonology: American Association for Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology, 2016
  • Pulmonary Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2004

Additional Training

  • Rigid Bronchoscopy, The Laser Centre, St. Margarite Hospital, Marseille, France
  • Endobronchial Ultrasound, Chiba University Hospital, Chiba, Japan
  • Two†years as Interventional Pulmonary Fellow at University of Pennsylvania
  • Bedside Ultrasonography
  • Pleuroscopy, Indiana University Hospital

Awards

  • Best Docs 2008
  • Cleveland Magazine, \"Best Doctors,\" 2008

Professional Memberships

American Association of Bronchology; World Association of Bronchology; American Thoracic Society; American College of Chest Physicians

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

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As of 2026-04-02, Dr. Machuzak has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Machuzak 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:

  • Olympus America 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.

* 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.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

48 ratings, 3 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Best specialist doctor(s) I've ever had. Explained everything and wasn't afraid to get into all details.

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

    Great care, once you get in the door. No regrets about coming. I wouldn't hesitate to return. Great physician, and a nice guy to boot.

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

    Dr. Machuzak is the BEST!