Gastroenterology
Donald Kirby, M.D.
Director, Center for Human Nutrition; Medical Director, Intestinal Transplant Program; Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Donald F. Kirby is a gastroenterologist with specialized expertise in clinical nutrition, intestinal failure, and short bowel syndrome. As Director of the Center for Human Nutrition and Medical Director of the Intestinal Transplant Program at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Kirby manages complex patient populations ranging from severely malnourished individuals requiring enteral or parenteral nutrition to those with morbid obesity. His clinical practice focuses on nutritional deficiency in inflammator
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
- Nutrition Support (ABIM)
Education & Training
- George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences — M.D. (1979)
- The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences — Undergraduate (1975)
- Fellowship: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (1984)
- Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (1982)
- Internship: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (1980)
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctors in America
2011-2021 (11 years)
2023-2025 (3 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Cleveland Magazine "Top Doctors" - Gastroenterology 2011-2021
- Best Doctors in America 2011-2021
- Richmond Magazine "Top Specialist in Gastroenterology" 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2008
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Fairview Hospital
- Avon Hospital at Richard E. Jacobs Campus
- Cleveland Clinic
- Cleveland Clinic (9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195)
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice