Infectious Disease Physician – Southern Market (Akron & Canton)

The Cleveland Clinic Department of Infectious Disease is a robust, highly collaborative clinical group delivering comprehensive care across Northeast Ohio. Due to continued growth in our Southern Market, we are seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Infectious Disease physicians to join our expanding team.

This dynamic department provides a broad spectrum of infectious disease expertise, including care forendocardtitis, cardiac device-related infections, complex bone and joint infections, neurologic infections, HIV, granulomatous diseases, and transplant and immunocompromised patients. Physicians benefit from strong enterprise-wide collaboration, clinical support, and access to advanced diagnostic and subspecialty resources.

Thomas Fraser, MD, Chair, Department of Infectious Disease

Position Highlights

• Community-based practice with strong referral support from Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
• Opportunity for inpatient and outpatient infectious disease practice
• Teaching and academic involvement available through Cleveland Clinic Akron General Internal Medicine Residency Program, NEOMED, OUHCOM, LECOM and Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
• Opportunity for quality improvement/patient safety projects, clinical and basic science research involvement
• No requirement for external grant funding
• Collaborative, physician-led culture with strong leadership support

This opportunity offers a highly competitive compensation package aligned with national benchmarks, complemented by comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, CME support, and a collaborative, collegial work environment.

The Southern Market (Akron & Canton) offers physicians the opportunity to practice in growing, physician-aligned hospitals that address a strong and expanding community need. This region provides an attractive lifestyle with a lower cost of living, while still offering access to Northeast Ohio’s top-rated suburbs and school systems. Physicians also benefit from close proximity to Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus, enabling seamless sub-specialty collaboration, in-person or virtual conferences and ongoing career development. It’s an ideal setting for those seeking to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused environment while maintaining strong academic and professional connectivity.