Meet the Medical Doctors
DR. CLIVE SINOFF, M.D.
Dr. Sinoff was born and raised in South Africa. He was awarded his medical degree in 1973. Having completed additional training Dr. Sinoff became board certified in Internal Medicine and subsequently Medical Oncology in South Africa. Medical education and training in South Africa is noted for its clinical emphasis. After moving to Canada in 1987 he completed his Canadian board certification in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Sinoff settled in Cleveland in 1995, and since 2002 has devoted his practice to helping patients with pain. His focus recently has been on Prolotherapy and Laser Therapy, both non-invasive treatments, which have been shown to cause healing of damaged tissues, even after years of pain. He is known as a warm and compassionate clinician.
Memberships include:
American College of Physicians
American Academy of Pain Management
American College of Osteopathic Pain Management and Sclerotherapy American Association of Orthopedic Medicine
Canadian Association of Orthopedic Medicine
American Association of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario Medical Association
Publications:
Dr. Sinoff has published over 15 articles and one revision book for internal medicine.
DR. ROBERT GEORGE
Diplotmat to American Board Of Internal Medicine
Dr. Robert George is a native Clevelander. He graduated from Collinwood High School and Western Reserve University. He also received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve Medical School. Dr. George has served southwest greater Cleveland communities for over forty years as a General Practitioner. He was also the Medical Director at Union Carbide Research Laboratories, in Parma Ohio. He is a former Medical Director for Occupational Health Services at Parma Community General Hospital and Elyria Memorial Hospital. Dr. George is also a Medical Staff member of Parma Community General Hospital and Community Health Partners (Lorain Community Hospitals). Dr. George’s wife, Christine, is a Trustee of Parma Community General Hospital Foundation. For recreation Dr. George sings in the Tower City Chorus of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Education
Pre-medical:
Western Reserve University, 1944-1948, B.S., Phi Beta Kappa
Medical School:
Western Reserve University, 1947-1951, M.D., Alpha Omega Alpha
Internship:
- University Hospitals. Cleveland, OH 1951-1952
- Assistant Residency, Internal Medicine, University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH 1952-1953
- Residency, Internal Medicine, V.A. Hospital, Cleveland, OH 1953-1955
PARMA COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL
- Active Medical Staff 1961-1984, 2008-Present
- Consulting 1984-1996
- Honorary 1996-2008
EMH MEDWORKS, Elyria Memorial Hospital Occupational Medical Service
- Medical Director 1997-2002
EMPLOYERS' HEALTHSOURCE, Parma Community General Hospital Occupational Medical Service
- Medical Director 1994-1996
COMMUNITY PRACTICE INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Personal Physician 1955-1995
UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION
- Medical Director, Parma Research Center 1955-1989
Associations
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine
- Cuyahoga County Medical Association
- Ohio State Medical Association
- American Medical Association
- Ohio Society of Internal Medicine
- American Society of Internal Medicine
- American College of Physicians, Associate
- American Society of Occupational and Environment Medicine
Activites
- Parma Action Committee Against Drug Abuse
- Parma School of Practical Nursing, Advisory Board
- Normandy High School Medical Assistants Program, Advisory Board
- Parma Hospital Health Ministry Clinic, Volunteer Physician
DR. BRUCE COSTARELLA, M.D., M.S.
Bruce Costarella, M.D., M.S. was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He obtained a B.S. and M.S. in Physics and a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Akron by 1988. He received his Medical Degree from Wright State School of Medicine (Dayton, Ohio) in 1991. He completed his Family Practice Residency and Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship from University Hospitals of Cleveland, Ohio by 1995. He became board certified in Family Medicine in 1994 and Urgent Care Medicine in 2003.
Dr. Costarella has worked with The Bureau of Worker’s Compensation and has been both a provider of medical care as well as an independent medical examiner and from 1998-2001 a disability evaluator. His expertise in musculoskeletal injuries and proper recovery regimens directly helps his patients return to optimal function as quickly as possible, or identify those select patients who require specialists when necessary. His attention to the sports medicine model which provides a thorough and timely analysis of the injured worker’s condition while developing a recovery program minimizes the tendency for musculoskeletal injuries to become chronic conditions. Combining forces with Chiropractic Medicine and Physical Therapy serves to optimize the injured worker’s condition. Ultimately returning the injured worker safely back to work saving the employer’s overhead. Dr. Costarella often performs ergonomic assessment including onsite company visits to personally evaluate the workplace environment for clues how to minimize work related injuries.
Dr. Costarella has provided direct medical advice and direct patient care to various industries including: 1) Little Tikes; 2) NASA; 3) Goodyear Tire and Rubber; 4) Chrysler; 5) Continental Airlines. Working closely with injured employees and their employers, Dr. Costarella optimizes recovery and return to work time. Dr. Costarella looks forward to working with you and listening to your needs while carefully and systematically organizing a plan that optimizes health care delivery while minimizing the bottom line.
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