Umur Hatipoglu, MD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseasePulmonary Critical CarePulmonology
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MaleAbout Umur Hatipoglu
Biography
Umur Hatipoglu, MD, MBA is a staff member in the Departments of Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine at Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus since September 2008. Prior to that appointment, he served as the Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Hatipoglu is appointed Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He holds an executive MBA from the Case Western University Weatherhead School of Management.
Dr. Hatipoglu served as the Quality Improvement Officer of the Respiratory Institute between 2011 and 2018. He is one of the founding members and the inaugural director of the Center for Comprehensive Care in COPD (COPD Center) in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine. The COPD Center provides a spectrum of services for COPD patients that range from bronchoscopic and surgical interventions for advanced emphysema to noninvasive mechanical ventilation for chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure in a multidisciplinary framework.
Since 2018, Dr. Hatipoglu has been appointed Enterprise Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy, and the Section Head of Respiratory Therapy in the Department of Critical Care Medicine. In this capacity, he provides guidance in operations, quality assurance, capital acquisitions, research and innovation and medical decisions to Cleveland Clinic Enterprise Respiratory Therapy which comprises 18 hospitals in the healthcare system.
His clinical interests include COPD, respiratory care, general (diagnostic) pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine.
Dr. Hatipoglu received his medical degree from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1992. He completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago and pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Loyola University and Medical Center. He has current board certifications in pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. Dr. Hatipoglu is a member of the American Thoracic Society.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Loyola University Medical Center, 1999
- Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Hospitals, 1996
- Internship: Istanbul Universitesi, 1993
- Medical Education: Istanbul Universitesi, 1992
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999
- Pulmonary Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1998
Awards
- University of Illinois, Department of Medicine House Staff Award, Scientific Resident of the Year, 1995-1996
- The Chest Foundation of the American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Fellowship Award 1998
- The Chicago Thoracic Society Best Clinical Abstract Award 1998
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Medicine-Michael Reese Hospital 2001-2002
- George O'Brien, MD Award for Outstanding Contributions to Medicine Housestaff, Mercy Hospital 2002
- Subspecialist of the Year Award, Department of Medicine-Mercy Hospital 2002
- Subspecialist of the Year Award, Department of Medicine-Mercy Hospital 2003
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Medicine-Michael Reese Hospital 2004
- William Tito, Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago 2004
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Medicine-Michael Reese Hospital 2005
- George O'Brien, MD Award for Outstanding Contributions to Medicine Housestaff, Mercy Hospital 2005
- William Tito, Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago 2008
Research & Publications
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
116 ratings, 24 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 4/15/2026
Dr Hatipoglu is very thorough, kind, and cares for those he treats
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
Dr. Hatipoglu explained things to me better than my own pcp ever has. He demonstrated how to correctly use my inhaler. He went above and beyond in my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
The whole morning of appointments was seamless. Dr. Hatapoglu was so thorough and personable. He gave me a good insight onnmy condition. Appreciate his help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
So far exceeded my expectations!! The time Dr H spent with me was amazing! So appreciative of the entire care team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Outstanding physician. Relates well to patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
I was very impressed with Dr Hatipoglu. I have an extensive health history and he took the time to listen and review the records available to him and then discuss his findings and plan of care. He took the time to call me to review test results so I would understand the results and how best to proceed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
I have immense respect for this doctor. He is caring, genuine, and a great listener. He is highly knowledgeable, curious, and patient-centered. He should be a role model for others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
The doctor is very caring very thorough and willing to take the time to answer any questions that you might have and offer some solutions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr Hatipoglu is outstanding in every category. I have total confidence in him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Everyone from the secretary's, Nurse's and Doctor was very helpful, professional and was looking out for my best interest
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr. Hatipoglu is really great at listening and answering any questions I have. He has suggestions for me, and is concerned about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
I've recommended him many times. :)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Dr. Hatipoglu was great. He explained everything so I could understand what he thought was causing my problem is and how he was recommending how to fix it. I left the appt. For the first time feeling there was a fix for my problem and he put me at ease about all of it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
I was so impressed with the time the doctor took. I felt listened to and respected
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
The Dr was absolutely great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Dr Hatipoglu is an exceptional physician. He Interacts with his patients at each and every visit and Is responsive to any questions or concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr. Hatipoglu showed me my test results and explained them well. This was such a positive experience. I will travel to see him to keep him as my pulmonologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
The doctor is a very caring and compassionate person. He is one of my favorite doctors at the Cleveland Clinicw.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Had a great visit with Dr Hatipoglu never felt rushed great visit overall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Every medical facility should operate as well as Cleveland Clinic. Dr took time to review medical history/all test results - even beyond breathing tests.to fully assess situation. Critical thinker, smart physician and kind person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr. H represents the Most Outstanding qualities we wish to see in a medical care provider. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Dr. Hatipoglu is always pleasant, concerned, and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
I would recommend Dr.H to anyone. He Is one of the nicest and most concerned Dr's. I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Every encounter I have ever had with Dr Hatipoglu has been top notch! He is caring, concerned, relays information in a kind and compassionate way, never makes you feel rushed and explains and answers any and all questions that are presented to him. Very happy to have him as part of my care team!