Soumya Chatterjee, MD, MS
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5632
- Desk:
- 216.444.9945
- Fax:
- 216.636.7871
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
- Pericardial Diseases Center
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Treat
- Rheumatology
- Steroid Injections
- Therapeutic Injections
- Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
- 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 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 Soumya Chatterjee, MD, MS
Dr. Soumya Chatterjee, MD, MS, FRCP(UK), FACP, FACR is a Staff Physician in the Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. He is also a Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. He is board-certified in rheumatology and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Rheumatology, and the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom. Dr. Chatterjee joined the medical staff in the Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases at the Cleveland Clinic in 2004, following a faculty appointment at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Chatterjee brings with him extensive clinical experience in rheumatology and internal medicine. After his undergraduate and postgraduate medical training in India, he had further postgraduate training in internal medicine in the United Kingdom. His former training in rheumatology was also in the United Kingdom, where he completed 3 years of rheumatology fellowship training after obtaining Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 1993. His training in the US was at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan where he completed an internal medicine residency, chief residency in internal medicine, and then his second fellowship in rheumatology. In 2003, he also obtained a Master of Science degree in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis from the School of Public Health of the University of Michigan. Dr. Chatterjee is a general rheumatologist who sees patients with complex, multisystem rheumatologic conditions. He takes care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and myositis. His special interest is in scleroderma (systemic sclerosis). In 2005, the Cleveland Clinic Scleroderma Program was established under his leadership, and he has been involved in several research projects in scleroderma. He also participates in a weekly rheumatology-pulmonary combined clinic where patients with various autoimmune rheumatologic diseases (such as scleroderma, lupus, polymyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.) who have pulmonary complications (interstitial lung disease or pulmonary hypertension) are evaluated and managed, in conjunction with two pulmonologists. Dr. Chatterjee enjoys and spends considerable time teaching and mentoring internal medicine residents and rheumatology fellows. He was awarded 'Teacher of the Year' by the Cleveland Clinic rheumatology fellows in 2006, 2010, 2017, and 2022.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2004
Education & Fellowships
Graduate School - University of Michigan School of Public Health
Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis
Ann Arbor,
MI
2003
Fellowship - Wayne State University School of Medicine
Rheumatology
Detroit,
MI
2001
Residency - Wayne State University School of Medicine
Internal Medicine
Detroit,
MI
1999
Fellowship - Northern and Yorkshire Region Health Authority, United Kingdom
Rotating
1996
Medical Education - Calcutta Medical College
Kolkata, West Bengal,
1990
Residency - Calcutta Medical College
Internal Medicine
Kolkata, West Bengal,
1987
Internship - Calcutta Medical College
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kolkata, West Bengal,
1985
Medical Education - Reference Source
Additional Training
- Master of Science, Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis, University of Michigan, School of Public Health
Professional Highlights
- Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases, Cleveland Clinic, 2006, 2010, 2017, 2022
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Specialty Interests
Scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, myositis
Awards & Honors
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of the U.K.
- Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology
- Received the Bruce Hubbard Stewart Award for Humanistic Medicine in 2018.
Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- American College of Rheumatology
- Arthritis Foundation
- Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom
- Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium
Research & Publications
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214 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
50 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024
My first visit with Dr. Chattergee and he took the time to listen to my concerns, review my history, and provided helpful feedback and insights.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024
Dr. Chatterjee was kind, thorough and helped me to understand my condition. I truly appreciate being under his care.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
I have a rare autoimmune condition that causes me stress. With Dr. Chatterjee, I am confident my care is in the best possible hands.
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024
Dr Chatterjee is the reason I still travel to The Cleveland Clinic for ongoing care. He is very knowledgeable and aware of my medical history. He is compassionate and friendly, always open to any questions or concerns that I might have.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
All my visits with Dr. Chatterjee have been great. He has helped me a lot.
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024
Excellent Dr.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024
Have shared my experience with other scleroderma patients in Atlanta area
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024
Dr Chatterjee is simply the best , that is why I continue to wait 6 months for an appointment.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024
Dr Chatterjee is the best! I felt bad for him due to frustrating technical difficulties
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024
Praise for Dr Chaterjee!!!! Best doctor I have ever met!Explained everything to us! And funny!!!
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
Attention was a little divided, as there was also a student present, but the doctor generously spent extra time to listen and respond to all my questions. I'm grateful for and impressed by the care.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
My previous appointment with Dr C was in January 2025 and made in April 2024 but the portal offered me an earlier appointment (which is awesome) and the 9/16/24 was perfect. Thank you for the opportunity to get an early appointment when one opens up.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
I drive 3.5 hours to see Dr Chatterjee and he is worth it! I love that he respects my decision to avoid Covid and flu vaccines. I am actually very against them and he's not judgmental like some doctors are and they get grumpy with me. And then I get grumpy lol. Dr C is my favorite doctor ever.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
I know Dr. Chatterjee sees a lot of patients so sometimes it can be hard to get an appointment so I scheduled my next 2 appointments to make sure I could get them every 6 months.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
I have a lot of trust in Dr. Chatterjee.
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
Initially, I could not see Dr. Chatterjee until October. Once an opening occurred, I was able to see him at six months which was June.
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024
Dr. Chattergee is the absolute BEST DOCTOR! Love him!!!
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024
I really like the way Dr. Chatterjee listens & explains things. One of the best doctors I have ever been to.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
Dr Chatterjee was excellent and took a lot of time with me
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024
Drive almost 100 miles to see him because he's the BEST!!
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024
Dr. Chatterjee was very professional but kept things light with funny comments that were general and not offensive. He also maysure the intern who was present understood what he was teaching about my condition.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024
I like doctor and how he explained my condition and he listen to my concerns
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024
Dr Chattergee is a excellent doctor. I would recommend him to everyone
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
Dr. Chatterjee's schedule is very full. However, I never mind waiting to see him because he is such a good doctor!
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
Dr. Chatterjee is excellent!
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
Dr Chatterjee is simply the best and every way possible!
Reviewed on May 31, 2024
Dr. Chatterjee is absolutely WONDERFUL. I've seen him on n off for 16 yrs. He jokes with you, which relaxes you. 100%
Reviewed on May 31, 2024
Long wait to get appointment due to scheduling. Doctor very busy.
Reviewed on May 31, 2024
Dr. Chatterjee was even willing to let my husband be a part of our visit by listening on the phone!
Reviewed on May 14, 2024
Dr . Chatterjee is absolutely amazing! He truly care about your overall health .He is always makes see that I have great medical team looking out for all my medical needs. He is well worth the 4 hour drive from Cincinnati for me.
Reviewed on May 13, 2024
Dr. Chatterjee is an excellent, experienced, intelligent and smart physician. He listens to my problems and spend enough time with me. He explains treatment plan very well. I am 100% satisfied with him and Dr. Chatterjee has very good professional manners. I will not hesitate recommending him to others.
Reviewed on May 10, 2024
Dr. Chatterjee is the best doctor ever, he listens, answer's all your questions in a way that you understand and explains everything he does and why.
Reviewed on May 8, 2024
Dr. Chatterjee is always in listen mode primarily, showing concern and willingness to listen to associated problems.
Reviewed on May 6, 2024
Dr Chattergee is just the absolute best
Reviewed on May 6, 2024
Although it takes longer to get an appointment, the wait is worth the integrity, expertise and willingness of Dr Chattergee to recommend positive suggestions to improve my overall health.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
Dr.Chatterjee has been my doctors for years he has help me so much. He is a very loving caring doctor I just love him
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
I absolutely love Dr.Chatterjee. He always listens and answers all my questions and makes me feel comfortable. He's the only Dr I am not nervous about seeing.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024
Chatterjee is the best dr. I drive hours just to have Chatterjee to treat my RA
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024
Dr. Chatterjee is an excellent Dr. Good bedside manners.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
Dr. Chatterjee is so knowledgeable! I am very happy I made the decision to see him for my care.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
I have recommended at least 5 people to Cleveland for care. I'm truly amazed each time I come by the doctors.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024
Provider listened and allowed me to describe my symptoms as well as asking questions and doing a through exam
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024
Amazing Doctor !! He was not only attentive but explained, questioned & was very interested! I have had several health issues & Dr. Chetterjee goes above & beyond! Thank you to him & his staff!
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024
Dr Chatterjee always is kind and listens well. He makes good suggestions that will help me.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024
Dr C is always wonderful. He cares about me.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024
Dr. Chatterjee was friendly, professional and offered good medical advice
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
Dr. Chattjeer listens he's kind and I feel comfortable talking to him
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
First Doctor I-have had at the Clinic that cared to look at my concerns, fullly read my chart and make a heartfelt response.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
Been coming to Dr. Chattergee for many years. Fly infrom Nashville to see him. He hAas made the quality of my life better
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023
Best doctor in my 67 years of seeingdoctors