Ricardo Correa, MD, EdD

Dr. Ricardo Correa is a Clinical Professor of Medicine and a national leader in endocrinology, medical education, and health equity. He serves as Program Director for the Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship and Director of the Health Equity Center at Cleveland Clinic, while also holding leadership roles at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Creighton University School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree and master’s in education from the University of Panama and completed advanced training at University of Miami and the National Institutes of Health. His work spans neuroendocrinology, health disparities, and evidence-based medicine. Dr. Correa is a prolific scholar with over 100 publications, editorial leadership roles, and multiple national awards. He is deeply committed to mentorship, diversity in medicine, and community service, including caring for underserved populations and supporting aspiring physicians from underrepresented backgrounds.