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FemaleAbout Teresa Dews
Title
Vice President/CMO, Euclid Hospital
Biography
Teresa Dews, MD, FIPP, serves as the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital, and enjoys a thriving medical practice specializing in Pain Management within the Cleveland Clinic.
She is a graduate of the University of Toledo and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Anesthesiology and a Pain Management fellowship at Cleveland Clinic before joining the staff in 1993.
In addition to her vocational and educational endeavors, Dr. Dews serves on the Boards of Directors for: Case Western Reserve University Medical Alumni; The Center for Health Affairs’ affiliate, Community Health Affairs; and Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. She is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia, the World Institute of Pain, and the Ohio Society of Anesthesiologists. She has published on several topics including medication management for chronic pain.
Dr. Dews has held several leadership positions including serving as Chief Medical Officer of Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital and Vice Chair of Cleveland Clinic's Department of Pain Management. She was the Director of the Outpatient Pain Management Center at Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus and the Quality Review Officer for the Department of Pain Management in the Anesthesiology Institute. Additionally, Dr. Dews has been involved in medical student and physician education and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology in the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
She has been recognized as one of Northern Ohio Live's "Top Doctors," selected as a member of Kaleidoscope Magazine's "Forty Club" and inducted into Cleveland Heights High School's Alumni Hall of Fame. Dr. Dews is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Dr. Dews enjoys taking care of people and encourages a healthy and holistic lifestyle.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 1992
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 1992
- Medical Education: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1988
- Undergraduate: University of Toledo, 1984
Board Certifications
- Pain Medicine: American Board of Anesthesiology, 1994
- Anesthesiology: American Board of Anesthesiology, 1993
Awards
- Northern Ohio Live Top Doctors List, Pain Management, 2005
- Kaleidoscope Magazine's Forty Club
- Cleveland Heights High School's Alumni Hall of Fame
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-10-02, Dr. Dews has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
71 ratings, 23 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 4/8/2026
Dr Dews is fantastic. She cares for me as a long time patient. She treats me well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
I also have a friend referred to Dr. Welches who absolutely adores the Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
I have referred several others to Dr. Dews.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr. Dews is the perfect example of the perfect doctor. She understands you are in pain and wants to make that pain go away.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Dews is highly professional and also responsive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Dews has a very organized and responsive practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr Dews always looks out for me. If I have a medical issue that's not related to pain she will always send me to the best doctor for that issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
I have followed Dr Dews everywhere she has gone! She is very knowledgeable and keeps me at ease! I know that I can trust her with my life!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
I have the best Dr. Right here.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
She is very much involved with patients care and lives. She helps you to understand treatments and procedures. Amazing physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
All CC physicians could & should take lessons from Dr Dews re providing care & interaction with patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr Dews is always a ray of sunshine in my life & her staff members are kind & gentle. Now that Dr Dews is permanently at the Euclid facility I drive from Mayfield Heights around the corner from Hillcrest just to see her. I treasure the relationship we have built up over the years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
I've been with Dr. Dews for years and will continue to be. She always tries to find an answer to my back issues and never gives up on me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr. Dews in every interaction with me has shown excellent knowledge of my Issues and delivers compassionate care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
It is hard to get a visit that is not out for months but Dr Dews is the best doctor ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
The doctor described everything I didn't know and answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. Dews is very attentive and takes the time to listen to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Dr.Dews is a wonderful doctor & person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Dr. Dews and her staff is very professional with kindness
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
I will follow Dr Dews anywhere! She has your best interest at heart! She is knowledgeable and she explains everything step by step!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
It is always an excellent experience with Dr. Dews. She is a pleasure to be with and she really takes the time to have conversations so that we can find solutions. She is always seeking new ideas and ways to manage my pain challenges. The doctor is very understanding and compassionate, and I know that she truly cares about me and my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
As said previously, I will follow Dr Dews anywhere! She has your best interest at heart! She is knowledgeable and she explains everything step by step!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Dr. Dews is nothing short of AWESOME! I've never felt rushed during my appointments, she really listens and addresses my questions and concerns in a caring and compassionate manner.