Cassandra Calabrese, DO
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Hematology and Medical Oncology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5632
- Fax:
- 216.636.7881
Treatment & Services
- Administration of Injectable Medications for Osteoporosis
- Adult Rheumatology
- Bone Density Testing
- Clinical Trials
- Cortisone Injections
- Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
- General Rheumatology
- Immunoglobulin Infusion
- Immunology
- Immunotherapy
- Infusion Therapy
- Infusions of Biologic Agents on Site
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Joint Preservation Center
- Medical Management of Early Osteoarthritis
- Medication Management
- Musculoskeletal Evaluation
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Treatment for Joint Pain
- Osteoporosis Diagnosis
- Rheumatology
- Viscosupplementation
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- AIDS
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthritis of the Hand
- Arthritis of the Hip
- Arthritis of the Knee
- Arthritis of the Thumb Base
- Arthritis of the Wrist
- Autoimmune Disease
- Autoinflammatory Syndromes
- Behcet's Disease
- Benign Hypermobility Joint Syndrome
- Buerger's Disease
- Bursitis
- Calcification Tendinitis
- Calcinosis
- Central Nervous System Vasculitis
- Chondrocalcinosis (Pseudo Gout)
- Churg-Strauss Syndrome
- Connective Tissue Diseases
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Cryoglobulinemia
- Dermatomyositis
- Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Gout
- Gout Arthritis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener’s)
- Hand Pain
- Hand Problems
- Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
- Hip Disorders
- Hip Pain
- HIV
- Immunodeficiency
- Immunosuppression
- Iritis
- Joint Pain
- Knee Joint Disorders
- Knee Pain
- Lupus
- Lupus Anticoagulant
- Lupus Nephritis
- Metabolic Bone Disease
- Metabolic Diseases
- Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Impairments
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myositis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scleroderma
- Sjogren's Syndrome
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View All PlansAbout Cassandra Calabrese, DO
Cassandra Calabrese completed a combined fellowship in rheumatology and infectious diseases, and holds joint appointments in the rheumatology department and the infectious disease department at the Cleveland Clinic. She specializes in infections in the setting of immunosuppressive treatment for rheumatic diseases, rheumatic manifestations of infectious diseases and human immunodeficiency virus, and has a particular interest in infection prevention and immunizations.
In addition, she specializes in rheumatic immune related adverse events from cancer immunotherapy, and is part of a multidisciplinary referral clinic with the Taussig Cancer Center at the Cleveland Clinic.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2018
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Infectious Disease
Cleveland,
OH USA
2018
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Rheumatology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2017
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2014
Medical Education - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Athens,
OH USA
2011
Undergraduate - Kenyon College
Gambier,
OH USA
2007
Additional Training
- Rheumatology ABIM board certified
- Infectious Disease ABIM board certified
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease
- Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Specialty Interests
immune related adverse events from checkpoint inhibitor therapy, infections in the setting of immunosuppression, infection prevention, HIV/AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis
Research & Publications
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As of 4/7/2023, Dr. Calabrese has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Calabrese receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- AstraZeneca
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128 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
39 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024
Dr. C. Calabrese is always very caring and willing to share her expertise on anything I may ask.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024
As always, Dr. Calabrese was extremely professional, caring and helpful. She effectively and patiently communicated important information. She worked with me, trying to find the best treatment options, taking into consideration my feelings about the various options. She is a gifted doctor!
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024
Dr Calabrese listened to me and explained things to do and made sure I understood what she was discussing with me
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024
Dr. Calabrese is amazing. She really listens and has been making a very difficult chapter in my life much more tolerable. I appreciate the quality of care and level of concern she provides.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023
She is very good with her care I give her an A plus
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2023
Dr. C. Is an an amazing and compassionate physician.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2023
Dr Calabrese is always kind, knowledgeable, and understanding.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023
Dr. Cassandra was great!!!
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Dr. Calabrese has been an excellent provider. I speak broken English, and she takes the time to discuss my symptoms, or care plan. She also goes above and beyond and emails my daughter what we discussed in person, to make sure that I understood her fully. I would highly recommend.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023
Dr. Cassandra knows we have problems with our internet so when video conferencing isn't working on my part she quickly calls me on cell
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023
Excellent doctor, great with patients, extremely competent and knowledgeable and courteous.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023
Dr Calabrese is the definition of professional
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023
I have recommended Dr Calabrese to others because of her thoroughness and her Greta listening ability
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023
Dr Calabrese was very welcoming, warm, reassuring and knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2023
I just love Dr. Calabrese, her attentiveness and care to my medical situation. She always checks everything and talks to me in depth about what I have going on medically. She is a kind and caring doctor.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
After trying to schedule with 2 other rheumatologist, I got an appt with Dr. Calabrese. I called in January and got an appt for August-7 months later.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
Dr. Calabrese was friendly and interested in getting to know me. She was informative and caring.
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
Dr. C. Clarabrese was outstanding. From the moment she walked into the patient's room she was responsive to our needs and concerns. Her communication skills were excellent, she was thorough and attentive and made me a part of the decision making process.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023
Dr. Calabrese is very personable, knowledgeable, kind and caring.a credit to her profession and an asset to the Clinic.
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2023
Dr C was amazing . She took her time and not only listened to me but heard me . She did something no one has done for me since the long Covid symptoms started . She gave me hope and a plan . She truly is an amazing provider .
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023
Dr. Cassandra is the best.
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023
Dr Calabrese listened to my concerns, explained to me what was going on, my diagnosis and my options were for treatment and treated me with professionalism, caring and left me feeling positive.
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023
I always recommend Dr Calabrese and Cleveland Clinic to others in need.
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023
Because when I come I bring my daughters, the doctor always includes them in every plan of action that is needed for my care, if there is something I may not remember my daughter is always the one to remind me, about the care plan or conversation of starting a care plan the doctor discussed with me.
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023
Dr Calabrese is an excellent doctor.
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023
Dr. Calabrese is always such a good listener about what the patient is saying and extremely concerned!
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2023
I really felt she listened to my concerns and took them seriously. She was caring. She made me feel validated.
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2023
Doctor C. Calabrese is an asset to the CC. She has went above and beyond for me and her care and compassion are off the charts!!
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2023
Best Doctor I have ever met
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2023
Dr. Calabrese is very thorough, pleasant, reassuring that I am receiving the best care possible. I thoroughly trust her and her guidance.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023
Dr. C. Calabrese is kind, honest and professional.
Reviewed on May 19, 2023
Dr Calabrese is my favorite doctor. She's always attentive and caring.
Reviewed on May 16, 2023
Dr. Calabrese was the best doctor I ever came encounter with, she was great!
Reviewed on May 9, 2023
Dr calabrese is always very professional and compassionate
Reviewed on May 9, 2023
I have never had a bad experience with Dr Calabrese. She is always willing to help and shows great concern for any issues at hand.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023
Dr. Calabrese was very kind, compassionate and for the first time in a very long time as a Clinic patient I felt heard. She did not blow off my health concerns like I'm used to doctors doing. She listened attentively and formed a plan of action for my care moving forward. She is an excellent example of how a physician should be.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023
Excellent provider. Kind, caring and understands complex nature of my issues.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
Dr Calabrese is an excellent physician! I cannot say enough about her kindness compassion and ability to listen. As a patient looking for answers, her knowledge and experience helped save my quality of life. My family and I are grateful for her care and concern!
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023
I recently called Dr. Calabrese's office for advice when I contracted Covid. Dr. Calabrese herself called back within the hour and provided medical treatment.