Pulmonology
Thomas Gildea, MD
Head, Section of Bronchology
Thomas R. Gildea, MD, MS, is a pulmonologist at the Cleveland Clinic Respiratory Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as Head of the Section of Bronchology. His subspecialty focus includes interventional pulmonology, critical care medicine, lung transplantation medicine, and thoracic oncology. He treats complex airway disorders caused by tumors, inflammation, or masses, often requiring advanced stenting procedures, as well as obstructive lung diseases. Dr. Gildea pioneers patient-specif
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pulmonary Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Case Western Reserve University — MS, Clinical Research, 2010
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation — Fellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2000-2003
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1996-2000
- Drexel University College of Medicine — M.D., 1996
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2015-2017 (3 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Head, Section of Bronchology
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
- Cleveland Clinic (9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195)
- Cleveland Clinic
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice