Dr. Kathleen M. Cleland, MD | Fairfax, VA | General Surgeon

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Dr. Kathleen Cleland is a surgeon with 25 years of experience treating patients throughout Virginia. She earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed her surgical residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. Dr. Cleland is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and provides care in English.

Dr. Cleland practices at Inova Fairfax Hospital and sees patients in Fairfax, Virginia. She specializes in treating conditions such as ventral hernias, breast cancer, and gallstones. Her expertise includes performing advanced imaging procedures like CT scans, pelvic CT scans, and CT enterography to help diagnose and plan treatment. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.9

21 Ratings
25 years of experience
36 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Madigan Army Medical Center
13 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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Dr. Cleveland is amazing and anytime I need surgery. I hope it's She who does it! She has the right amount of energy and is friendly, but also very business like. She somehow is direct and kind at the same time and that is greatly appreciated. She answers questions clearly and listens to my questions and concerns. The ladder should be a default for any medical professional, but sadly it is not, she is well beyond the norm in that regard.

March 25th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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The PA was really nice. The doctor was really nice. The first person was okay.

August 22nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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The nursing staff at INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital for pre op was outstanding

June 22nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Cleland looked at my medical condition from a new perspective and truly helped me understand the problem better. I was so impressed with her!

June 3rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Cleland was very good in listening to me about my recovery.

May 9th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very professional and personable.

May 7th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Had abdominal and hernia surgery in 2017 from Dr Cleland. The surgery was performed with perfection and follow up post op visits were very caring and informative. I am very grateful.

November 26th, 2020

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I recently had minor surgery performed by Dr. Cleland and I would highly recommend her. I choose her due to comments made by others so now I want to take the chance to state that she is an excellent surgeon. She is personable, makes you feel comfortable and listens to you and explains everything.

April 30th, 2019

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Dr. Cleland is the best and the best surgeon ever. She is very patient, very kind and very confident. Most of all, she knows exactly what’s wrong and gets it fixed right away. She is really a life saver. I have had problems with my abdominal area for over a year and no one was able to figure it out until I made an appointment to meet with Dr. Cleland, she solved the issue in a week! How amazing! Highly highly recommended! She is amazing!

February 20th, 2019

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Dr. Cleland is an excellent surgeon who really took extra good care of me before, during & after my gallbladder removal. With her exceptional knowledge & expertise, she explained to me & my husband the whole procedure & made us feel very comfortable. Moreover, Dr. Cleland has a very pleasant personality that captures our hearts. We will definitely refer her to others ??

October 17th, 2018

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Inova General Surgery - Greenbriar

13135 Route 50 Ste 305Fairfax, VA 22033

Tel: (703) 359-8640

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Dr. Kathleen M. Cleland, MD	Dr. Michael Svestka, MD, FACS	Dr. Sharda Katyal	Dr. Eric James Miano
Surgery	Surgery	Preventative Medicine	Anesthesiology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (21 Ratings)	5 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
25 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Fairfax , VA	Fairfax , VA	San Diego , CA	Bethesda , MD
Med School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center	Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School	Med School: Sawai Man Singh Medical College	Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Madigan Army Medical Center

Medical School

Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterGraduated in 2001

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