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Department Rheumatologic and Immunologic Disease
Primary Location Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages Arabic, English, French
Surgeon No
Locations Specialties & Treatments

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
  • 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
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Treat
  • Rheumatology
  • Steroid Injections
  • Therapeutic Injections
  • Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
  • Viscosupplementation
View all 29 Treatment & Services +

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 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 (Pseudo Gout)
  • Churg-Strauss Syndrome
  • Connective Tissue Diseases
  • Connective Tissue Disorders
  • Cryoglobulinemia
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA)
  • 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
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoporosis in Men
  • Osteoporosis Related to Cancer
  • Paget's Disease
  • Painful Joints
  • Palindromic Rheumatism
  • Panuveitis
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica with Giant Cell Arteritis
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
  • Polymyositis
  • Pseudogout
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Radiculopathy
  • Raynaud's Phenomenon
  • Reactive Arthritis
  • Relapsing Polychondritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease
  • Rheumatoid Vasculitis
  • Sacroiliitis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Scleritis
  • Scleroderma
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sjogren's Syndrome
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondyloarthropathy
  • Spondylosis
  • Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis
  • Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Takayasu's Arteritis
  • Temporal Arteritis
  • Tendinosis
  • Tendonitis
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
  • Tenosynovitis
  • Trigger Finger
  • Uveitis
  • Vasculitis
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
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Biography

About Feyrouz Al-Ashkar, MD

Feyrouz Al-Ashkar, MD, FACR, is a Staff Physician who specializes in evaluating and treating rheumatic and immunologic disease at Cleveland Clinic Lorain and Avon REJ, Family Health and Surgery Centers. She also specializes in evaluating and treating metabolic bone disorders, such as osteoporosis, osteopenia and paget's disease of the bone.
She is also board-certified by the American Board of Rheumatology and the American Board of Internal Medicine.


Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2006

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Rheumatology
Cleveland, OH USA
2005

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH USA
2003

Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH USA
2002

Medical Education - Ross University School of Medicine
MD
Roseau, Dominica
2000

Undergraduate - American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
1992

Additional Training

  • Metabolic Bone Disease/Osteoporosis
  • Certified in Bone Density Interpretation
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography for Needle Guided Joint Aspiration/Injection
  • Nailfold Capillaroscopy for Raynaud's Disease/Phenomenon
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound imaging
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound guided injections and aspirations

Professional Highlights

  • Served as Section Head of Medical Specialties, Cleveland Clinic Lorain and Avon REJ Family Health Centers, until 2014

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
  • Internal Medicine

Specialty Interests

Adult rheumatology and osteoporosis Preventive Care, Wellness and Healthy LifestyleShared Medical Appointment clinicInnovation clinic appointments

Awards & Honors

  • America's Top Physician, since 2009

Innovations & Patents

  • Osteoporosis Clinic for shared medical appointments for women and men with low bone density.
    Rheumatology Access Clinic

Memberships

  • American College of Rheumatology
  • International Society of Clinical Densitometry
  • National Osteoporosis Foundation
  • American College of Physicians
  • Cleveland Society of Rheumatology
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 4/23/2023, Dr. Al-Ashkar has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. 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.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

313 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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
5 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 5
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

79 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024

I have recommended Dr. Al Ashkar and will continue to do so.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

I've been seeing Dr Al Ashkar for awhile shes very thorough and an excellent Dr.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

The doctor is scheduling a year in advance. I used to be able to see her every six months.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

Dr. Al Ashkar is very thorough.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024

This doctor is the best I have ever experienced.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

Dr. AlAshkar has taken care of me for so many years and I consider her the best doctor I have ever seen!

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

Video worked A+++ for me due to Dr Al Ashkar who was extremely clear and allowed easy flow of conversation that gave me info and answered questions so well. She put me at ease and gave lots of suggestions. I was amazed how very effective to tele communicate with her

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

Dr. Al-Ashkar is wonderful. I feel she spends the time explaining and listening . I also feel she wants me to" take better care of me", always In a positive way.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

I always feel like she is listening to me. She talks to you not at you.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

Wonderful , caring doctor. She listened and took the time needed. She explained everything well and had a good plan of treatment at the end. She was a standard that the clinic could use a a reference for good care.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

I am very satisfied with the care I get from Dr. Al Ashkar. She listens and makes sure I understand all of my treatment options. She also cares about more than just treating symptoms and gives helpful suggestions for improving quality of life.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024

Great Dr give me time and answer all me questions with great personality

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024

Dr.Al-Ashkar is a very kind, smart and very concerned about my health.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024

I am very grateful for the excellent care given to me by Dr. Al-Ashkar and her staff.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

Dr. Al-Ashkar is in huge demand- she is that good. Appointments must be properly scheduled out since she is that busy. Is that ideal, no, but worth it to see that caliber of a physician.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

Dr. Al-Ashkar is quite familiar with my records and is always well prepared for our visits.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

Again, getting the care is more difficult the higher in demand the physician is. The 'good" for getting care Is overall for the CC. Dr. Al-Ashkar is tops and if we can make video visits work, I am all for it. I do not feel my care is less by video visit. Again, it depends on the physician, and Dr. Al-Ashkar consistently goes above and beyond for her patients.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

Dr. Al Ashkar is the very, very best there is. I have always trusted her and she and I work together for my health.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

Dr. Al-Ashkar is the epitome of a competent caring professional.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024

Dr. Al-Ashkar is the absolute best! She takes time to listen, evaluate and explain. I'm always so impressed with her knowledge, kindness and insight.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024

She is an excellent physician, listens and explains everything in detail.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024

Dr. Al-Ashkar is possibly the most intelligent, yet caring, physician I see. She goes to great effort to ensure you understand what is being done/prescribed for you and your condition.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024

High above experience with Dr. Al-Ashcar. She got me in right away.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2023

Always have a wonderful experience with Dr Al-Ashkar. She is very kind and understanding of any concerns and anxieties I have. She takes time to listen and goes above and beyond for her patients.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2023

Dr. Al-Ashkar and Jeff her nurse are great

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

Dr. Al Ashkar is an incredible doctor. I've never had a provider treat me with such respect and address the entire picture rather than the latest problem. I would recommended Dr. Al Ashkar to anyone and everyone.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Dr. Al~Ashkar is a WONDERFUFL caring, professional doctor!

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Dr. Al-Ashkar and her staff were impressive. Iam very grateful to have them on my team. I hope they will be available for my future care.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Dr.Al-Ashkar and her team were exceptional. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023

Never feel rushed. Always explains everything in easy terms. Most pleasant and caring. One of my favorite doctors.

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023

I really like Dr Al-Askari. I feel very comfortable with her as my doctor.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2023

Dr. Al-Ashler is very thorough and caring. I would recommend her to anyone that would need someone in her field of expertise!

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023

Dr. F Al-Ashkar was extremely helpful in understanding and explaining my case. Her dedication to detail and commitment to true care and concern was very reassuring. I have never felt more confident with my care plan and course of treatment in my life. Her attention to detail and depth of understanding my back story was refreshing to my confidence. It's so wonderful to see true compassion.

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2023

Excellent doctor. Very best I have ever needed at CCF. Very thorough.

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2023

Dr. Al ash-kar did not have any availability for in person appointments. So I was offered a video call. Not the same, of course. But I was delighted to meet any way I could.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2023

The doctor takes a lot of notes which I appreciate. She also helped problem solve for my mother's care and I am very happy with that.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023

Dr. Al-Askar is a true asset to CCF. She has always provided me with excellent care. She is one of my most thorough and well-informed providers. I have referred several friends to her care. Many thanks.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023

I'm so grateful for Dr. Al Ashkar. She diagnosed my chronic Sinus infection as GPA when no one else knew what was wrong with me. And things went from bad to Thank You!

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023

Doctor gave me options at the end of review of my blood work, etc. Extremely caring physician !

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023

Dr Al-Ashkar is amazing and consequently is very busy. Her schedule is very full. The registration team is amazing in working with you and the Dr to fit appointments in.

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023

Dr Al-Ashkar is an outstanding MD. The clinic is lucky to have her and her patients are lucky she is taking care of them.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023

I had to cancel an in-person appointment due to positive COVID test. Dr. Al-Ashkar suggested a Zoom appointment so I wouldn't have to reschedule. It worked out well for me.

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2023

I would prefer to have an in person visit. I was happy that Dr.Al-Ashkar was on the call.

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2023

Dr. Al-Ashkar was kind, compassionate, knowledgeable & throrough. I appreciated the time she took to go over my medical history & previous labs.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023

I tell everyone about my Dr. Al Ashkar! She is the most concerned and thorough Dr. I have ever worked with. She listens!!

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023

Dr. Al-Ashkar is the best. I would not trade her for anybody to be my Lupus doctor.

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023

Dr. Al-Ashkar is excellent!! Staff is wonderful.

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023

This is my second appointment with Dr. Al-Ashkar. Both times were exceptional and exceed your survey choices of "very good." She is both professional and personal. I find myself motivated to improve my health due to her recommendations and advice. She is super knowledgeable and I can't remember having a physician that is so thorough and invested in me. Dr. Al-Ashkar provides important, valuable feedback not only verbally but documented in MyChart. I strongly believe she has made my life more manageable and improved my quality of life. We have set goals that I am excited to work toward and will do so in large part because of her positive, encouraging attitude. I feel she really takes the time to discover and understand my condition and continues to research to help me in any way she can. Cleveland Clinic is held high in national reputation. Dr. Al-Ashkar's exemplary dedication to her patients upholds and reinforces this view.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023

Love Dr. Al-Ashkar

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023

Extremely great experience The doctor was so informative did not rush me answered every question that I had I left feeling like I was taken care of

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023

I love Dr. Fairoz Al-Ashkar. She is amazing! She is very attentive, thorough, and has a great understanding of her specialty. I have improved 110% under her care, and continue to make huge strides in my physical health at her direction. She is an asset to Cleveland Clinic, and recommend her all the time to friends, colleagues and acquaintances. I am so thankful for her, and highly recommend her as my RA physician! Thank you SO MUCH Dr. Al-Ashland for your knowledge and care!

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2023

My doctor is the epitome of a good doctor, the most intelligent doctor I see and empathetic as well. This was the best doctor appointment I've had in at least a year.

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2023

Excellent doctor!

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2023

Excellent physician

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2023

Dr. Al Ashkar and all her staff are wonderful, caring, capable and friendly. I actually enjoy my visits.

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023

Dr Al-Askar is always through and kind.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023

Dr. Al-Ashkar is thorough, knowledgable, patient and very kind. She listens to my concerns and takes the time to answer my questions. Dr. Al-Ashkar is truly an outstanding physician.

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2023

She listened to my questions and concerns.

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2023

Dr. Al-Ashkar is a fabulous doctor. She cares deeply about your health and well being.

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2023

Dr. Al-Ashkar is a very caring doctor. She listens and ask questions. She is very thorough. I never feel like she rushes you through.

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2023

Excellent doctor! Very knowledgeable, kind, easy to communicate with, follows thru with messages. So happy to be her patient! My health has improved with her recommendations.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2023

She is an excellent doctor! She is very thorough and proactive about my care. I like that she does tests every 6 months and adds recommendations.

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2023

If I could, I would give doctor Al Ashkar 10 Stars

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2023

I love Dr. Al-Ashkar. She treats her patients with the utmost respect and kindness and includes them in her plan of care. She treats the "whole" patient, and is concerned with an individual's overall health and provides so much information to read to improve one's health. And, most importantly, she is brilliant!!

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2023

Dr. Ashkar is the Best! She makes good use of the time in the appointment.

Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Dr. AL-Ashkar is a stellar specialist. She delves into any and all problems head first!!

Reviewed on May 24, 2023

Dr. Al Ashkar is an excellent physician. She is very caring and compassionate. Basically the best doctor ever!

Reviewed on May 24, 2023

Dr. Al-Askar has restored my faith in the medical field! She spent at least two hours with me discussing my overall health which is so important and rarely done these days. She listened and cared. We discussed my entire medical history. She is an extremely knowledgeable, kind and empathetic physician. Perhaps more significant is the time she spent with me after the initial contact. Following my appointment with her, she appeared after hours to assist me at the Imaging Department across the hall from her office to assist me in resolving an issue. Thereafter, she has messaged me upon receipt of the different results from my bloodwork to keep me informed. She is an amazing doctor and an awesome human being.

Reviewed on May 23, 2023

She Is an amazing doctor. Haven't had anyone take the time to listen to me the way that she did. From my day to day and even what I do at my job, she wanted to know and was genuinely interested. What I didn't know how to explain, she took the time with me and we were able to get it out of me that we both understood.

Reviewed on May 23, 2023

Dr. Al Ashkar is a very loving, caring Doctor who took her time with me and answered my many questions as well as gave me health advice. A wonderful Dr.

Reviewed on May 16, 2023

Dr AlAskar explained everything very easily for me to understand.

Reviewed on May 9, 2023

Dr. Al-Ashkar is one of the best doctors I've ever seen - and that says a lot given that I'm in my 60s! She is impressively detail-oriented, looks at the overall picture of one's health, asks many questions to home in on any issues, and was very thorough with the exam part. I felt listened to and cared about - which is unusual in a doctor's office.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2023

It takes forever to get an appointment BUT that is because Dr. Al-Ashkar is so good

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2023

She is great, very thorough, helpful wants the best for her patients

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023

I love the dr but she was very rushed this visit too much computer tapping not enough 1 on 1 interaction I left feeling rushed and wanted more time to discuss

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023

I have already recommended Dr. Al Ashkar to friends and family. She is thorough and explains my condition, goals, and treatment. Personally, I have been dealing with my husband's serious illness, and she showed tremendous concern. We spoke like friends about what I've been going through.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023

She is a great Doctor! Very respectful and and willing to explain her thinking clearly.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023

Dr. Al-Ashkar.is always so very kind, compassionate, and thorough. Always looking out for my best!

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2023

We enjoyed the visit. The Dr. Was through and we even laughed a lot. Good Visit!

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