
Dr. Irving Kushner MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2500 Metrohealth Dr Mhmc-medicine/Rheuma Cleveland OH, 44109About
Dr. Irving Kushner is a rheumatologist practicing in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Kushner specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Kushner treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1954
Washington Center / School of Medicine 1954
Washington University of Health and Sciences 1954
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Residency
- Boston City Hosp, Internal Medicine; Yale New Haven Hosp, Internal Medicine
- Boston Medical Center
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Practice At 2500 Metrohealth Dr Mhmc-medicine/Rheumatology
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Rochelle Rosian MD9500 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH 44195
- Dr. Abby M Abelson M.D.9500 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH 44195
- Dr. Douglas Flagg MD1611 S Green Rd # 65 Cleveland OH 44121
- Dr. Scott Burg DO6770 Mayfield Rd Cleveland OH 44124
- Dr. Joanne Michelle Kahlenberg M.D., PH.D11100 Euclid Ave Cleveland OH 44106
Nearest Hospitals
ST VINCENT CHARITY MEDICAL CENTERl
2351 EAST 22ND STREET CLEVELAND OH 44115LUTHERAN HOSPITALl
1730 WEST 25TH STREET CLEVELAND OH 44113CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABl
2801 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DRIVE CLEVELAND OH 44104