Emily Littlejohn, DO
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
- Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
- Hyaluronic Acid Injections
- Immunoglobulin Infusion
- 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
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Treat
- Rheumatology
- Steroid Injections
- Therapeutic Injections
- Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
- Viscosupplementation
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Adult Onset Still's Disease
- 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 Shoulder
- 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 (Pseudogout)
- 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
- Osteoarthritis of the Hips in the Elderly
- Osteoarthritis of the Knees in the Elderly
- Painful Joints
- Palindromic Rheumatism
- Panuveitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Reactive Arthritis
- Relapsing Polychondritis
- Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease
- Sacroiliitis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleritis
- Scleroderma
- Shoulder Pain
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Spondylitis
- Spondyloarthropathy
- Spondylosis
- Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tendinosis
- Tendonitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Trigger Finger
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View All PlansAbout Emily Littlejohn, DO
Emily Littlejohn completed her undergraduate education at Georgetown University, where she received a B.S in Human Science. After college she moved to Boston where she received a M.P.H in Epidemiology from Boston University of Public Health. She then attended Medical School at Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) where she was awarded a research fellowship in the Department of Biotechnology. She went on to complete her Internal Medicine Residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, IL and Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Michigan where she worked closely with lupus patients and became interested in this complex and elusive disease.
She joined the medical staff in the Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases at Cleveland Clinic in 2017 and holds a faculty position of Clinical Assistant Professor in the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. She directs the Cleveland Clinic Lupus Cohort (CCLC), a longitudinal bio repository that banks blood and urine of lupus patients and is co- director of the Lupus Clinic.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2017
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Michigan
Rheumatology
Ann Arbor,
MI
2017
Residency - Loyola University Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Maywood,
IL
2015
Medical Education - Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona,
CA
2012
Graduate School - Boston University
Boston,
MA
2007
Undergraduate - Georgetown University
Washington,
DC
2006
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
- Internal Medicine
Research & Publications
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As of 9/10/2024, Dr. Littlejohn 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. Littlejohn 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:
- Aurinia Pharmaceuticals
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
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148 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
23 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
Dr Littlejohn is exceptional. I always feel as if her care for me is if I were family. She is willing to explain aspects of my condition for my understanding. I know from reading on my own that a lot is still not understood in the field. I completely trust her decisions.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024
I have received excellent care from Dr E Littlejohn. She explains altered pathology and options for care. Answers all my questions and I feel honored to have her as a physician.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024
It always been easy to schedule appointments with Dr Littlejohn
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024
Dr Littlejohn always explains w everything very good. She genuinely cares about my jwOans treatment that can help me. I love Dr Littlejohn she's the best rheumatologist I've had.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024
I would definitely recommend Dr Littlejohn to my family and friends for treatment. Cleveland Clinic is the best hospital.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024
Dr. Littlejohn is AMAZING!! She Is very patient and always stops to listen. Proactive, pleasant and always on schedule! Give her a bonus at the end of the year. She deserves it :-)
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
Dr Littlejohn is very caring. She listens carefully to get to the root of any problem and is very compassionate. I'm thankful that she is my doctor.
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2024
I can honestly say Dr Littlejohn saved me. I couldn't rate a Doctor higher and Ive had a lot of Doctors!!!
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024
No doctor willing to make a medical judgement decision, again. The answer (treatment) is clinically obvious. I was passed off to the next specialty for the next unrevealing test. No huddle involved. In fact one doctor recently passed the judgement back to my PA who has an on-line degree.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024
Dr. Littlejohn is very caring, knowledgeable. The nurse who took me in was also very caring and cordial.
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024
I'm not sure that all of my questions were totally answered, but I am very confident that she will reply to any inquiries I send through the portal.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024
I felt that Dr Littlejohn listened to me carefully and with a great deal of empathy. She answered all of my questions.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
Dr. Littlejohn always takes time to listen & never makes me feel rushed.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
Dr LittleJohn listen and explained both very well! She explained this visit, referral given (to Orthopedic), next step, her knowledge is impeccable!
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Dr. Littlejohn is a very caring and personable physician.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
I feel Dr LITTLEJOHN really cares about my health.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024
Very grateful to have Dr. Littlejohn
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024
Dr.Littlejohn is always very professional,Caring,listens and pays close attention to my needs and I believe in her ability.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024
Very easy to schedule my appointments with Dr Littlejohn
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024
I felt very cared for. Dr Littlejohn is genuinely interested in my treatment and how I'm feeling. She's a blessing to me and my family.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024
Dr Littlejohn is amazing
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024
Dr Littlejohn is very caring
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023
Dr Littlejohn expresses concern and empathy toward patient medical conditions. She didn't rush me during my appointments and allowed ample time for me to explain medical problems and concerns. Dr Littlejohn is very knowledgeable about advancements in treating patients, takes time to discuss benefits and side effects of prescriptions, and orders labs that are appropriate for diagnosis.