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Philip Linden, MD

Philip Linden, MD

Office Locations

UH Seidman Cancer Center (0 mi.)

11100 Euclid Ave
1st Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106

216-844-3800

Biography: Philip Linden, MD

Expertise

  • Ablative Therapies
  • Lung Cancer in the Emphysema Patient
  • Minimally Invasive Lung and Esophageal Surgery
  • Thoracic Cancer

Titles

  • Division Chief, Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery, UH Ahuja Medical Center
  • Division Chief, Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery, UH Cleveland Medical Center
  • Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
  • David P. Miller and Frances A. Cosentino Master Clinician in Thoracic & Esophageal Surgery, University Hospitals

Certifications & Memberships

  • Thoracic Surgery - American Board of Surgery
  • Surgery - American Board of Surgery

Education

Residency | Cardiac Surgery/Chief Resident
Cardiac Surgery/Chief Resident - Brigham And Women's Hospital (2000 - 2001)

Fellowship | Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery - Brigham And Women's Hospital (1999 - 2000)

Residency | General Surgery
General Surgery - Brigham And Women's Hospital (1997 - 1999)

Research Fellowship | General Surgery
General Surgery - Brigham And Women's Hospital (1995 - 1997)

Residency | General Surgery
General Surgery - Brigham And Women's Hospital (1993 - 1995)

Internship | General Surgery
General Surgery - Brigham And Women's Hospital (1992 - 1993)

Medical Education
University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine (1992)

Undergraduate
Williams College (1988)

About

Philip Linden, MD, is the Chief of the Division of Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery at University Hospitals and UH Seidman Cancer Center. He is an associate professor of surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Dr. Linden is board certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery. His clinical interests include minimally invasive chest surgery, lung and esophageal cancer, the treatment of emphysema, and high-risk thoracic surgery.

Dr. Linden earned a bachelor’s degree from Williams College in Massachusetts, completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, and trained in general surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He was a research fellow for two years at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He completed his thoracic surgery training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School in 2001. After completing his training, he was hired as a staff surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and was an associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Linden came to University Hospitals in 2007 to help create and lead the Division of Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery. Since that time, the division has grown to include six thoracic surgeons, caring for patients throughout Northeast Ohio. The division is consistently ranked among the top 10 percent of programs in the nation.

Dr. Linden has authored numerous publications and presented his work in national and international forums. He is the recipient of the Richard Clark Award given by the Society of Thoracic Surgery for outstanding research.

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Patient Experience Reviews

4.9 out of 5
- based on 149 Ratings
(5)
9/2/2025

Excellent care by Dr. Linden and his team. It is good to know you are in the best hands. I highly recommend UH for patient care.

(5)
9/2/2025

Dr. Linden and *** are excellent providers.

(5)
8/1/2025

No complaints

(5)
8/1/2025

Knowledgeable. Different than what I was told before by other provider.

(5)
7/1/2025

Good experience

(5)
7/1/2025

Good

(5)
6/1/2025

Very great experience

(5)
6/1/2025

The care provider was the BEST I've ever had!

(5)
6/1/2025

EXCELLENT CARE AND RESULTS WITH SURGERIES AND HOSPITAL STAY IN THE PAST 2 YEARS PLUS FOLLOW UP.

(5)
6/1/2025

Very good and professional

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr Linden and his staff have always been exceptionally caring, compassionate, informative, and not only that but even respectful of my time, like no other.I am extremely grateful to have him as my surgeon and doctor. An honorable man.

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr. Linden and his team were very thorough and explained my treatment plan to my complete understanding. Very nice people.

(5)
5/8/2025

Once again a very professional experience.

(5)
5/8/2025

Excellent doctor! He made me feel confident that I would be on the road to recovery. Very patient and polite even after my 100 questions. His team Is just as great as he is. Thank you Dr. Linden!

(5)
5/8/2025

Dr Linden and his staff were first rate. ***

(5)
5/8/2025

Excellent experience

(5)
5/8/2025

Seidman staff are so caring and helpful!! No complaints from me!! I would recommend anyone needing expert help to go there.

(5)
5/8/2025

*** Dr. Linden, his staff, and everyone at UH has always treated me, my family, and our questions with the utmost care.

(5)
5/8/2025

My experience was quicker than I thought it would be, Dr. Linden was thorough, efficient, and put a lot of my concerns to rest. Wonderful experience.

(5)
3/2/2025

All great

(5)
3/2/2025

Best care ever.

(5)
2/2/2025

I don't think I could have a better group of people especially the Doctor taking care of me concerning my Cancer

(5)
2/2/2025

Dr. Linden, was very courteous and answered all my questions 100% Very glad to have Dr. Linden as my Surgeon and Doctor. Would recommend him to my family or friends. A 10 plus for Dr. Linden.

(5)
1/3/2025

Very good

(5)
1/3/2025

Always a good experience.

(5)
1/3/2025

I'm very pleased with my lung surgeon and the staff there every time I have had to go there for my Initial and follow up care for the past five years now. Thank you!!

(5)
1/3/2025

Good

(5)
1/3/2025

Dr Linden is a wonderful, compassionate and knowledgeable doctor.

(5)
1/3/2025

Good experience.

(5)
1/3/2025

Dr. Linden is a favorite, to be sure!

(5)
12/3/2024

Dr. Linden is compassionate, a great listener, and a great communicator. And on top of all that, an excellent surgeon.

(5)
12/3/2024

Dr. Linden and his staff were excellent. Both family and I were impressed and pleased.

(5)
12/3/2024

He was thorough, knowlegable, easy to understand and left us happy!

(5)
12/3/2024

This is the second time I have had Dr. Linden. Both times I have been very happy with his care.

(5)
11/1/2024

Excellent provider and experience

Industry Relationships

University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.

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As of December 31, 2016, Philip Linden disclosed the following Outside Relationships with Industry:

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