Michael Rothberg, MD
Internal Medicine
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- Adult
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- English
Gender
MaleAbout Michael Rothberg
Biography
Michael B. Rothberg, MD, MPH, is the Vice Chair for Research in the Primary Care Institute of Cleveland Clinic and Professor of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. He practices general internal medicine and directs the Center for Value-Based Care Research. His research examines quality of care and decision making for common medical conditions, with an emphasis on tailoring treatment to patients based on individual risk and preferences. His methods include large observational studies, risk modeling and cost-effectiveness analysis. His areas of interest include pneumonia and influenza, venous thromboembolism, coronary artery disease and public reporting of healthcare quality. The goal of his research is to help physicians and patients make better healthcare decisions in order to improve outcomes and control costs.
Dr. Rothberg completed a research fellowship in Medical Informatics from the National Library of Medicine and has received research funding from AHRQ, NIA, NCI, NHLBI, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation. Dr. Rothberg received his medical degree from New York University and his Master’s in Public Health from Harvard University.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Graduate School: Harvard School of Public Health/Harvard University, 1999
- Medical Education: New England Medical Center, 1999
- Residency: Mount Auburn Hospital, 1995
- Medical Education: New York University School of Medicine, 1992
- Undergraduate: Harvard University, 1987
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1995
Innovations & Patents
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-03-21, Dr. Rothberg has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Rothberg 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:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
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.
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