Pierre Lavertu, MD
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Specialty: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck
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Primary Location: 1611 S Green Rd (5 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English, French
Office Locations
UH Seidman Cancer Center (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
1st Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-6000
UH Minoff Health Center (7 mi.)
3909 Orange Pl
Ste 4100
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-844-6000
UH Westlake Health Center (15 mi.)
960 Clague Rd
Ste 2470
Westlake, OH 44145
216-844-6000
Biography: Pierre Lavertu, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
- Homer D. W. Chisholm and Gertrude Kalnow Chisholm Chair in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, UH Seidman Cancer Center
Certifications & Memberships
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Education
Fellowship | Head and Neck Surgery
Head and Neck Surgery - Cleveland Clinic (1982 - 1983)
Fellowship | Head and Neck Surgery
Head and Neck Surgery - Notre-Dame Hospital (1981 - 1982)
Residency | Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology - Universite De Montreal Faculte De Medecine (1977 - 1981)
Internship | Rotating
Rotating - Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital (1976 - 1977)
Medical Education
Universite De Montreal Faculte De Medecine (1976)
About
Pierre Lavertu was born in Val-D’Or, Québec, Canada on July 11, 1952. He and his wife, Christiane, have three children: Stephane, Philippe and Catherine. Dr. Lavertu grew up in Québec and attended medical school at the University of Montréal, where he also completed a residency in otolaryngology and a fellowship in head and neck surgery. Following his time at University of Montréal, Dr. Lavertu completed a year of fellowship in head and neck surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation under the tutelage of Harvey M. Tucker, MD, before working for three years at Notre-Dame Hospital in Montréal. He returned to the United States and the Cleveland Clinic in 1986, where he eventually became head of the section of Head and Neck surgery and also served as vice-chairman and acting chairman. In 1998, Dr. Lavertu joined University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center as Director of Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology. He now serves as Vice-Chairman of Academic Affairs for the Ear, Nose & Throat Institute in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He also served as medical director of the surgical oncology floor at the Seidman Cancer Center. In addition, Dr. Lavertu is a professor of Otolaryngology and Oncology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland.
Dr. Lavertu has spent his entire career treating head and neck cancer patients. Shortly after he joined the Cleveland Clinic, he became active in promoting multidisciplinary care for head and neck cancer patients. He was instrumental in creating a multidisciplinary tumor board at both UH and Cleveland Clinic and building active head and neck oncology programs that serve as leading regional referral centers. One of his earliest landmark contributions in the field occurred after he developed a relationship with medical oncologist David Adelstein and radiation oncologist Jerold Saxton; together, they developed the first regimen of concurrent chemotherapy and radiation for head and neck cancer as we know it today. To date, Dr. Lavertu has authored more than 100 publications, mainly related to the treatment of head and neck tumors and cancers. He also has delivered more than 200 lectures related to this topic.
Dr. Lavertu is a member of numerous otolaryngology societies and has served on many committees for most of these societies. He served twice as a council member of the American Head and Neck Society. He was also part of the group that merged the Society of Head and Neck Surgeons with the American Society for Head and Neck Surgery to create the AHNS in 1998. He was vice president of the Middle Section of the Triological Society. Additionally, Dr. Lavertu has served as a reviewer for many journals and on the editorial board of three major journals. He is the editor of the “How I Do It” section for The Laryngoscope. Dr. Lavertu continues to be active in the advancement of care and research related to head and neck cancer. In addition to his family and his work, he enjoys the game of curling during the winter and is an avid gardener during the summer.
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We love Dr Lavertu. Best Dr ever have known
All good
All good.
Very good nurse, super Dr. ***
Very good. Friendly and carried on a personal conversation
Very great dr
I purposely wanted to see THIS MD because he is familiar with me AND my uncommon diagnosis. I was very fortunate to get an appt quickly thanks to his secretary.
Phenomenal physician (as I am a physician and have met many, Dr Lavertu is extraordinarily good)
Dr. Lavertu is the best!
Everyone is always very pleasant and friendly and very helpful. A great team!
I arrived early - was taken in immediately - left before my scheduled appointment. Got everything I needed - Perfect!
Thorough explanation for my condition and of the treatment. All pleasant.
Everything good
Excellent doctor. Saved my life.
Dr. Lavertu has provided excellent care for me. He explains diagnosis and test results well, and I appreciate his bedside manner.
Dr. Lavertu is the consummate professional. I am privileged to be his patient.
Dr. Lavertu is top notch. I know he can't practice forever and he will be sorely missed when he does retire. I truly believe he saved my life.
This doctor explained everything he was doing and why. I really appreciated that because sometimes patients are probably left in the dark, which likely would cause anxiety.
Everyone was very nice in the office. I was very pleased with my care.
The entire experience was exceptional. From the receptionist to the doctor.
Great dr caring knowledgeable
Care provider is excellent
He's great doctor
Both Dr. Pierre Lavertu and nurse specialist *** were very considerate and helpful!
Dr Lavertu and staff were very professional and compassionate and I'm very lucky to receive care from this amazing Doctor
This provider and office staff has always provided excellent service and attention during these appointments
Dr good explains what doing love the nurse answers all questions explains everything
Excellent doctor.
Excellent
Very good care Dr. And staff
Pierre is the Best
The. Best I have. Been with him. For more than 20. Years
Best head and neck cancer surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. So fortunate that I was referred to him!
I can't say enough good things about dr Lavertu and his staff. Wonderful people!
Thanks for taking care of me!!
Dr Lavertu is professional caring and an amazing doctor I am very blessed to have him provide care for me. My experience at Siedman Cancer Center has been excellent and thank you all for that
Very good job
All good
Dr Lavertu is very kind and caring.
Good
Very good I've seen several times. He has done some surgery on me. I don't remember if he was seated or standing.
Great guy. ***
Provider had great bedside manner, was really nice, and explained things well.
This was a very good experience.
Dr Lavertu is a very caring, knowledgeable, and highly skilled physician.
Very satisfied
Always good experience with my provider and team
Dr Lavertu is very thorough with his exams and follow ups. Great Doctor
It's all good
Everyone there was courteous n helpful.
Great visit, Dr. Lavertu is the best!
Love Dr. Lavertu has done so much for me. I dread the day he retires.
Very pleasant
Absolutely excellent care and overall experience would refer in a heartbeat
EXCELLENT
He is phenomenal doctor.
Very good
Always have good Experience with Pierre
It is always a pleasure dealing with such an excellent doctor such as Dr. La Vertue.
Excellent doctor, excellent care
Excellent experience with Dr Lavertu and his nurse ***. They were thorough, knowledgeable, professional and caring. They answered all of our questions and made me feel comfortable with the process ahead of me.
My experience was good. Dr. Lavertu seemed very experienced. ***
Always perfect
Professional and courteous.
Dr. Lavertu is a rock star, clearly a world-class ENT, and I am forever grateful for the care and service he has shown me these past (almost) five years!
Excellent
I couldn't ask for a better doctor. He is very easy to talk with. Very understanding. Answers any questions I have. I would recommend him to anyone that might need the type of doctor that he is. He talks with you. Not at you. I'm always comfortable.
Always excellent experience very professional yet compassionate
I have been seeing Dr. Lavertu for 10 years. He has always taken excellent care of me and my concerns. His nurse, *** is exceptional too.
Extraordinary doctor
A good experience!!!!
Dr. Lavertu identified and developed a treatment program for my cancer. I am thankful for his constant attention for my health.
Been seeing Dr. Lavertu for 25 years. He has taken care of me during and after being free of cancer. Still seeing him annually to be scoped and checked out. I am fortunate to have Dr. *** and Dr Lavertu take care of me.
Dr Lavertu is great. Very professi9nal, considerate and explains things well
Best Dr and staff always
Dr. Lavertu is a very caring doctor...he earned my trust as a patient...
My first visit with this Dr was excellent ***
The doctor is excellent. More thorough even than what I expected
Excellent Provider
I've had nothing but good experiences so far with the care I have received
I always have excellent care with Dr Lavertu and his staff. I couldn't ask for better. I always feel like I'm the most important person there is when I'm there.
Good
Dr. Lavertu and his staff have been absolutely amazing. I felt my concerns and questions were never dismissed and answered completely. I have nothing but positive things to say about the doctor and his entire staff.
Thorough
Dr Lavertu is a great doctor. He takes the time to explain my problems and health issues.
Exceeded expectations
Great experience, everyone was knowledge and helpful.
Excellent
I could not be happier with the care and attention I received! The doctor was extremely caring and waiting patiently while we took time to ask every question we had and answered everything for us. His nurse then came in to schedule our next appointment and explain more of what was going to happen and then answered all the additional questions we had.
Doctor and reception was good. ***
Everyone was just great, especially my Doctor I look forward to seeing him.
Good
The provider was great. Very thorough. ***
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