Dr. Jihad Kaouk

Dr. Jihad Kaouk, MD

Dr. Jihad Kaouk is a urologist at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He is known for robotic and single-port urologic surgery.

Dr. Kaouk directs the Center for Robotic and Image-Guided Surgery at Cleveland Clinic’s Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute. He has led the development of single-port robotic surgery in urology, where prostate and kidney operations are done through one small incision.

About Dr. Jihad Kaouk – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Jihad Kaouk, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Single-port and multi-port robotic surgery; prostate and kidney cancer; minimally invasive urology
• Current Role: Director, Center for Robotic and Image-Guided Surgery, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English, Arabic and French (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: Cleveland Clinic
• Address: Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195
• Phone: 800-223-2273 (Cleveland Clinic main line)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: clevelandclinic.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Jihad Kaouk:

• Prostate cancer and single-port robotic prostatectomy
• Kidney tumors and robotic partial nephrectomy
• Benign prostate enlargement (robotic simple prostatectomy)
• Upper urinary tract reconstruction

Education and training:

• Medical School and Residency: Institutions and dates are listed on his Cleveland Clinic profile and are being confirmed
• Fellowship: Laparoscopic and robotic surgery, Cleveland Clinic

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Urology (American Board of Urology); confirm current status with the ABU public diplomate lookup
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

Insurance

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Fees

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Professional Information

• Pioneered single-port robotic prostatectomy and kidney surgery in the US
• Large published series on robotic and image-guided urologic surgery

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Cleveland Clinic physician profile (clevelandclinic.org)
• NPPES NPI Registry
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Jihad Kaouk known for?

Dr. Jihad Kaouk is known for robotic and single-port urologic surgery.

Where does Dr. Jihad Kaouk practice?

He practices at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

What conditions does Dr. Jihad Kaouk treat?

He focuses on prostate and kidney conditions treated with robotic surgery.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Jihad Kaouk?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Cleveland Clinic before you visit.

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