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Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD

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Specializes in: Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology

University College Cork, College of Medicine and Health (1982)

Professional interests include: cancer, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), soft tissue sarcoma, and more.

11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106

(216) 844-7494

Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD is a clinical pathologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in clinical pathology and anatomic pathology. He graduated from University College Cork, College of Medicine and Health in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD is affiliated with University Hospitals and UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News

“Led by Markowitz and Dr. Joseph Willis, both known for being part of a team that sequenced the colon cancer genome, the research team compared 103 colorectal cancer samples from black patients with...”—"Colorectal cancers in black patients have molecular differences, Cleveland research team discovers", Cleveland.com , January 2015

“The Clinic study that appears in Gastroenterology provides even more understanding on the insights into diagnosing disease in patients, said Dr. Joseph Willis, director of clinical pathology at...”—"Cleveland Clinic researchers helping to unravel mysterious disease", Cleveland.com , December 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

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By Affordability:

immunohistochemistry test

In 2012, Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD had a list price for immunohistochemistry (IHC) test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Cleveland, OH during 2012 were second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD for Medicare patients.

second opinions	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Cleveland, OH during 2013 were lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	36
second opinions	33

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Cleveland, OH during 2014 were lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	22
second opinions	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	13
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Cleveland, OH during 2015 were lab tests and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	176
second opinions	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	46
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Cleveland, OH during 2016 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	171

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	25
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Cleveland, OH during 2017 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	47

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Cleveland, OH during 2019 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	12
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Cleveland, OH during 2020 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	21
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Cleveland, OH during 2021 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	16
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Cleveland, OH during 2022 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	22
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Cleveland, OH were lab tests and second opinions.

lab tests	61
second opinions	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	202
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	65
85 and over	14
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	138

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	20
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD graduated from University College Cork, College of Medicine and Health in 1982. He completed residency at Strong Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the Cytopathology - American Board of Pathology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University College Cork, College of Medicine and Health (1982)

Residency: Strong Memorial Hospital (1992)

Board Certification: Cytopathology - American Board of Pathology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Hospitals

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph E. Willis JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.	$2,250 $2,250

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$2,250

Biography

Dr. Joseph Willis is a medical specialist in anatomic pathology and clinical pathology. Before performing his residency at Strong Memorial Hospital, Dr. Willis attended the University College Cork, College of Medicine and Health for medical school. His areas of expertise include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), soft tissue sarcoma, and bone problems. He is affiliated with the University Hospitals.