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Paul Saluan

Paul Saluan, MD

Knee Orthopedic SurgeryShoulder Orthopedic SurgeryPediatric Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Sports Medicine

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Child
  • Adolescent
  • Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Paul Saluan

Biography

Paul M. Saluan, MD, holds joint appointments in the Center for Sports Health and the Center for Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery within the Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He is the Director for Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine.

Dr. Saluan specializes in pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery and pediatric orthopaedic surgery. He is certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

In addition, Dr. Saluan is the developer and Director of the Orthopaedic Arthroscopy Skills Lab Curriculum. He also acts as a Contributor to a Pediatric Outcomes Instrument being developed to assist in pediatric injury/disease-specific outcomes research.

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Locations

  1. Sports Medicine Center
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  2. A Building - Crile Building
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  3. Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Denver, 1999
  • Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 1998
  • Internship: Cleveland Clinic, 1994
  • Medical Education: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1993
  • Undergraduate: John Carroll University, 1988

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010
  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001

Professional Highlights

  • Medical Director, The Annual Greater Cleveland Triathlon (2005-present)
  • Medical Director and Head Team Physician, Gymnastics World (2005-present)
  • Medial Director, Continental Cup International Youth Sports Festival (2010-present)
  • Head Team Physician, Brecksville Broadview Heights High School (2007-present)
  • Head Team Physician, Baldwin Wallace�University (2009-present)
  • Pinnacle Performance Center Award for Clinical Excellence in Sports Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, 2005

Awards

  • 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year Award, Cleveland Clinic Sports Health Primary Care Fellowship Program
  • 2010-2011 Best Clinical Research Award, Self-Reported Outcomes Instrument to Assess Upper and Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Issues in 11-18 year old patients
  • 2009-2010 Teacher of the Year Award, Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • 2009 Scholarship in Teaching Award, Case Wester Reserve University School of Medicine
  • Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) and Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) research grant, Principal Investigator
  • Pinnacle Performance Center Award for Clinical Excellence in Sports Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, 2005

Professional Memberships

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; Arthroscopy Association of North America; Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; American College of Sports Medicine; International Cartilage Restoration Society; Ohio Orthopaedic Society

Innovations & Patents

  • Active ongoing involvement in development of novel anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction technique for skeletally immature patients with ACL tears
  • Development of Arthroscopy Skills Lab Curriculum for orthopaedic surgery residents and sports medicine fellows; developing standardized validated tool for assessment of resident and fellow performance in arthroscopic skills exercises

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

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As of 2026-03-20, Dr. Saluan has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.

Fiduciary Role. Dr. Saluan serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:

  • Equalizer Technologies, LLC

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Saluan 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:

  • Arthrex, 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

143 ratings, 30 reviews

The 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.

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

    Highly recommend this Doctor and his staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Really great experience with Dr. Saluan. Felt well taken care of

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Dr. Saluan (and his associates) were absolutely WONDERFUL with both us and our son. We felt very at ease talking with him about our son''s major injury. He answered all of our questions, was so kind, thoughtful, and understanding. I would highly recommend Dr. Saluan to anyone in need.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Couldn''t have been better. Came for a second opinion and moved my care to this provider and his team.

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

    It was a very good experience! The doctor and his staff made me feel comfortable through the whole process, I'd recommend them to anyone!!!

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

    Very compassionate provider. Dr. Saluan was available any time I had any questions, I was able to send him a MyChart message or even a quick email. He responded Immediately. When I needed a pain medication refill, he sent the refill In very quickly. I would highly recommend him. Offered options for treatments, PT.

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

    Dr. Saluan has been our saving grace. Having a child with medical difficulties can be hard but, with this Dr we know we are in the absolute best hands possible. Endless thanks to him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    We love Dr. Saluan. He is kind, thorough, smart, supportive. I highly recommend it...

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Dr Saluan is wonderful! Takes time to answer questions and excellent surgeon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    She's excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Dr. Saluan is always caring and attentive to my child's needs. He's a great physician and we are so grateful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Dr. Saluan - thank you. First time I haven't had knee pain in over two years. Very knowledgeable, truthful and personable.

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

    Dr. Saluan was wonderful. I can't say enough positive things about him. He explained everything clearly, helped to ensure my daughter felt at ease and provided her with great care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    My recommendation pertains to my recommendation of Dr. Saluan.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Saluan and his entire clinical team have been absolutely amazing. We are incredibly grateful for their care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    We could not ask for a more exceptional experience than we have (during every visit) with Dr. Saluan. His knowledge and expertise is unmatched but the fact that he couples that with care for the patient and family makes him a special Healthcare provider. Dr. Saluan knows the orthopedic facts related to our son's recovery, but he (every time!) goes the extra mile to connect with us and to provide a sincere interest in our son's overall healing and well-being. This is difficult to find in a doctor, and we are grateful for the successful surgeries (2l) that Dr. Saluan has performed with our son, and also for his authentic attention to every detail before, during, and after the process. Thank you for your knowledge and your heart, Dr. Saluan!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    I have recommended Dr. Saluan, Colleen, and Trevor Telling and their Team to many people. Please keep up the outstanding work and know that you are making a positive difference in many lives, including ours! Thank you so much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Best doctor best advice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Exceptional physician, professional and empathetic. CCF needs more like Dr. Saluan.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Saluan and his entire clinical team are always on their A game. There is never a rush, very thorough.

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

    Dr Saluan is outstanding in every way! He treats the whole child and takes time to really listen. I highly recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr. Saluan is truly amazing. Him and his entire team are so kind and explain everything thoroughly. You never feel they are rushed or that you need to be quick with questions and responses. He takes time to get to know your child and provide the best path forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Dr. Saluan always sits, listens, never has his hand on the door knob asks a few times about any questions at all he is a one in a million.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    We have recommended Dr. Saluan to every person we know looking for pediatric ortho.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Dr seemed rushed and didn't spend time discussing his reasoning to delay treatment when prior dr and exrays showed a need for surgery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    My son is a new patient and the entire staff at Dr. Saluan's office were very friendly, helpful and supportive during our first visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    We felt that everyone we encountered during our visit was very supportive and listened to our concerns. Dr. Saluan and his team made us feel comfortable and confident about our treatment options. I felt like he was advocating for my son's best interests. The word surgery can be very intimidating, but he assured my son that he would take good care of him in surgery and during the recovery process.

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

    Excellent experience every time with Dr. Saluan and Trevor and Colleen! This team is exemplary and we are blessed to be In their care!

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

    We had an excellent experience with the x-ray department schedulers (very kind), and Dr. Saluan exceeds expectations! He is knowledegable and explains things in ways that we can understand and adopt, but best of all Is Dr. Saluan's heart for his patient. His care is felt and experienced. He really invests time and interest, and then his expertise into ease patient. Thank you for your knowledge and your kindness, Dr. Saluan!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Dr Saluan was incredible. Kind, caring and a clear expert in his field, I immediately felt at ease upon discussing my case with him. He is an incredible doctor and will not go anywhere else for ortho!