Deborah Reed, MD
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Specialty: Neurology
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Primary Location: 4001 Carrick Dr (29 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Cleveland Medical Center Bolwell (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Bolwell 5th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3192
UH Cleveland Minoff Health Center (7 mi.)
3909 Orange Pl
Ste 2300
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-285-5115
Biography: Deborah Reed, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Clinical Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Headache Medicine, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
Education
Residency | Neurology
Neurology - University Hospitals Of Cleveland (1999 - 2001)
Residency | Neurological Surgery
Neurological Surgery - University Hospitals Of Cleveland (1993 - 1999)
Internship | General Surgery
General Surgery - University Hospitals Of Cleveland (1992 - 1993)
Medical Education
Creighton University School Of Medicine (1992)
Undergraduate
University Of California Los Angeles (1988)
About
Deborah Reed, MD, FAHS, specializes in the field of headache medicine at University Hospitals. She is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Director of the Headache Program at University Hosptials / Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
She received her BS from UCLA in kinesiology with honors. Dr. Reed graduated from Creighton University with an MD and completed her neurology residency at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center.
She sees patients with residents in her clinic, assists residents with Botox injections for chronic migraines, and has multiple research projects with current residents. Residents have had opportunities to travel to national and international meetings with these projects.
Dr. Reed is president and co-founder of the Great Lakes Regional Headache Society, which hosts an annual symposium highlighting thought leaders in the great lakes area. It is also responsible for pre-courses at the national meeting.
Dr Reed is active in CSF Pressure Disorders on local and national fronts and holds interdisciplinary meetings regularly for presntation of difficult cases.
Dr. Reed is married with three children and enjoys motherhood, swimming, biking and everything outdoors.
Research & Publications
Research Interests
Headache
Patient Experience Reviews
I was impressed with the neurologist. She was very attentive to my concerns and addressed my needs. I would definitely recommend her!
Very pleased with her attention to my overall health and visual observations. Clearly discussed my care and health plan. Gave me confidence
Dr Reed is always trying to find better ways to help me treat my migraines. I have recommended quite a few people to practice because I truly feel she is the best around. She stays current on everything new and available for her patients to get them the best relief possible. She also is awesome about discussing not only plan of care but trying to assist with any financial needs anyway she can. She always makes me feel very cared for.
I can barely express how grateful I am for my doctor, Deborah Reed. She is without a doubt the greatest healthcare professionals I have ever seen in my entire life. I cannot possibly overstate how much she has benefited my life. Her treatment for chronic migraine has changed me in such a positive way. I challenge any hospital system to find a more devoted, caring, compassionate, and dedicated professional. All of the staff in her service is outstanding, but she is a shining light. I constantly recommend her for neurology to all of those who I know who struggle with migraine. Dr. Reed has absolutely changed my life and I am so entirely and completely grateful.
Dr Reed is caring and through. She is a good listener and always thinks of ways to make my migraines better
Dr. Reed and her nurse are exceptional. ***
Dr. Reed is excellent as are all her staff including nurses. I would definitely recommend this practice.
Dr Reed is an excellent provider of care. She listens to my concerns and symptoms and she always tries her very best to help with a good plan of care. Dr Reed noted although this was a routine follow up visit that I was in a fair amount of migraine pain She offered a treatment to help and it relieved a good deal of the pain. I feel very blessed to have such a excellent, experienced and compassionate provider. I would highly recommend her and this practice
Dr. Reed is one of the best doctors that treat migraines in a manner that is best for you or she will keep working with you until the right treatment is found. I would highly recommend her!
Dr Reed is a good listener to my concerns and or any changes in my symptoms. She is compassionate and very knowledgeable about migraines and their treatment
Dr. Reed is just the best. She is an exceptional physician and has helped me tremendously.
Provider and RN were great. ***
Dr. Reed is the best. She's so caring and gets the job done. Would highly recommend.
Dr. Deborah Reed is the most informed & informing, brilliant, intuitive, & caring physician dealing with *** I have experienced!
Good
Amazing clinicianAmazing bedside manner
Dr. Reed connects the dots. She's thoroughly in tuned with viable options for my situation.
Dr. Reed is a knowledgeable, kind, and wonderful physician.
Truly appreciate this practice but wish the practice came closer home
Dr. Deborah Reed is an exceptional physician. I am blessed by her care, expertise, and professionalism.
Dr. Reed changed my life. She listened to ALL my concerns and provided medical care and or referrals. She made sure I left her office comforted with her ideas for better quality of life.
Dr. Reed's staff as always was amazing & her nurse Karen was on top of everything.Dr. Reed (as always) lets me talk about other things going on medically that I may have concerns bc might affect what she is treating for, etc. She ALWAYS listens & I have NEVER (I can honestly say NEVER) left her office where she has simplified whatever the issue was & has taken worry off my mind and put things in perspective. She is extremely patient & always supportive no matter what is going on. I know I can trust her input and what she sees, hears, knows that may be difficult for me to verbalize appropriately esp when not sure what some new medical thing is & how affects overall health (Dr. Reed's treatment every 3 months is the only reason I can have normal days and not be stuck at b a dark room, have quality of life that would abuse has recommendation for something to improve quality of life she will bring up). I ALWAYS leave Dr. Reed's office better and less stressed/anxious about other things bc as an MD she has perspective I don't & I feel blessed she always listens & simplifies also providing positive outlook for improving health more w/her advice for anything I am not sure affects her (bc ultimately I'd be area of health isn't doing well it can disturb the balance of things). *** It is a privilege and blessing she is my physician and I am lucky she works w such fantastic people in her practice.
She's excellent.
Dr Reed is very compassionate and comfortable to talk over my concerns. She is always trying to help me with my migraines. I like that she doesnt give up trying to help
Excellent care from *** and Dr. Reed they worked seamlessly as a provider team.
Dr. Reed is one of my favorite doctors ever. She is very thorough and takes everything I say seriously and thinks through the logical next steps. I wish she was a pcp!
Dr. Reed is exceptional in her care, concern, and knowledge.
I really appreciate the care Dr Reed provides for me.
Excellent Doctor and staff! Thank you
I have had an excellent experience being treated by Dr. Reed. I have and will recommend her when needed.
Left very satisfied with all care and explanation. Very knowledgeable provider and resident student
Dr Deborah A Reed is the Best Neurologist in the WORLD
Excellent as always. The entire team is superb! I am grateful for them all.
Dr. Reed is the most thoughtful and thorough physician I have ever seen.
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