Inspirations and Insights

Inspirations and Insights


Wilma Fowler Bergfeld, MD

March 03, 2021

Dermatologist Wilma Bergfeld, MD, has been a member of Cleveland Clinic’s medical staff since 1967, and not surprisingly, has a long list of “firsts” among her professional and personal accomplishments and accolades. She has received countless awards and has served as president of multiple local, national and international societies. In addition, she has more than 600 publications and over 80 book chapters. In this episode of WPSA’s (she was a co-founder of the organization) centennial podcast series, Wilma shares her stories and thoughts on being a (sometimes controversial) trailblazer in medicine, at Cleveland Clinic, in her community and in her family.