Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Brian D. Southern

Pulmonary Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
13
conditions
Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 

Overview

Brian Southern is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Southern is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Southern is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in OH

Hospital Affiliations

Cleveland Clinic
Hillcrest Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Buckeye Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
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  • PPO
Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Primetime Health Plan
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
SummaCare
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

26 Total Publications

Short for Their Age: Interpreting Whole-Genome Telomere Length in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Short for Their Age: Interpreting Whole-Genome Telomere Length in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Journal: American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
Published: May 27, 2026
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Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

2049 East 100th Street, 
Cleveland, OH 
 (0.2 miles away)
216-444-2200
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian D. Southern

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian D. Southern?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian D. Southern by calling their office at 216-444-7655. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Brian D. Southern a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Fibrosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian D. Southern is classified as an Elite expert for Pulmonary Fibrosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Brian D. Southern specialize in?

While Dr. Brian D. Southern is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Brian D. Southern participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brian D. Southern has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Brian D. Southern's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Brian D. Southern accept my insurance?

Dr. Brian D. Southern accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 216-444-7655 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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