Melissa Li-Ng, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6568
- Desk:
- 216.445.6260
- Fax:
- 216.444.3474
Treatment & Services
- Blood Tests
- General Endocrinology
- Medical Weight Management
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Acromegaly
- Addison's Disease
- Adrenal disorders
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Adrenal Tumors
- Amenorrhea
- Androgen Deficiency (Low Testosterone)
- Androgen Excess
- Beta-cell disorders
- Calcium Disorders
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Conn's Syndrome
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Diabetes
- Diabetes - Management
- Diabetes, Gestational
- Empty sella
- Endocrine Complications of Pregnancy
- Endocrine Disorders
- Familial Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
- Fasting hypoglycemia
- Galactorrhea
- Goiter
- Growth hormone deficiency
- Growth hormone excess
- Hirsutism
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hyperandrogenism
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypogonadism
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypophysitis
- Hypopituitarism
- Hypothyroidism
- Ketogenic Diet
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- McCune-Albright Syndrome
- Menopause
- Menopause, Male
- Metabolic Diseases
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Neuropathy - Diabetic
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
- Panhypopituitarism
- Pheochromocytoma
- Pituitary Cysts
- Pituitary Disorders
- Pituitary stalk lesions
- Pituitary Tumors
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Primary Hyperaldosteronism
- Prolactin Excess States
- Prolactinoma
- Reactive hypoglycemia
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
- Sexual Hormone disorders
- Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
- Thyroid and pregnancy
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Nodule
- Vitamin D Deficiency
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View All PlansAbout Melissa Li-Ng, MD
Dr. Melissa Li-Ng received her undergraduate degree from Columbia University and then received her medical degree from Stony Brook School of Medicine in New York. She completed her medical residency at New York University Medical Center. She proceeded to do a research fellowship at the Bone Mineral Research Center at Winthrop University Hospital in New York, doing research on osteoporosis, vitamin D and bone metabolism. Dr. Li-Ng then completed her endocrinology fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. She joined the Endocrinology Department in July 2009. She served as the Associate Program Director of the endocrinology fellowship program from 2011 to 2014. In 2014, Dr. Li-Ng joined Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, helping to establish the endocrinology department when the hospital opened in 2015. She served as the Chief of Medical Informatics from 2016 to 2017. Dr. Li-Ng returned to Cleveland in August 2017 as an Enterprise Physician Advisor in Medical Operations and as a Staff Physician in the Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute. She was appointed the interim Chair of the Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute from March 2018 to January 2019, overseeing the endocrinology and endocrine surgery departments. In April 2019, she was appointed Medical Director for the Cleveland Clinic Connected collaboration with Luye Medical Group. In this role, Dr. Li-Ng is the Chief Physician representing Cleveland Clinic for the Luye Medical Group in Shanghai, China, and provides end-to-end leadership to furthering the goals of this initiative.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2017
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Georgetown University Hospital
Endocrinology
Washington,
DC USA
2009
Fellowship - Winthrop University Hospital
Endocrinology
Mineola,
NY USA
2007
Residency - New York University Medical Center
Internal Medicine
New York,
NY USA
2006
Medical Education - State University of New York Stony Brook School of Medicine
Stony Brook,
NY USA
2003
Undergraduate - Columbia University
New York,
NY USA
1999
Professional Highlights
- Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic Connected - Luye Medical Collaboration (April 2019-present)
- Interim Chair, Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute (March 2018-Jan 2019)
- Chief, Medical Informatics, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (2016-2017)
- Associate Program Director, Endocrinology Fellowship (2011-2014)
- Executive Member, Admissions Committee, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine (2011-2014)
- Reviewer, Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
- Member, FDA Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Advisory Committee
- Fellow, American College of Physicians
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Specialty Interests
Thyroid disease, diabetes, pituitary disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome, menopause, osteoporosis, parathyroid gland disease, adrenal gland disorders, vitamin D deficiency
Awards & Honors
- 2009 - Recipient of C. Bertram Hoffberger Research Achievement Award for Outstanding Clinical - Georgetown University Hospital
- 2006 - Recipient of Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program (ECRIP) research grant, BoneMineral Research Center, Winthrop University Hospital
- 1997-1999 - Recipient of Wallace Taylor Memorial Scholarship, Columbia University, New York, NY
Memberships
- Endocrine Society
- American Thyroid Association
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- American College of Physicians
Research & Publications
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84 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 5 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Knows Medical History | 5 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
34 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 27, 2019
Dr.Li Ng is the best! Sorry she is leaving to go to China.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2019
Dr. LiNg is always wonderful, her attention to details and willingness to listen are something that all caregivers could learn from
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2019
Dr. Li Ng is exceptionally good. She listens carefully to concerns and deals with issues wonderfully. She takes the time to well understand the relation of my diabetes to my daily life and daily chronic condition treatment. She is a wonderful physician, the best endocrinologist that I have treated with.
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2019
i have had excellent communication with Dr. M. Li Ng, she is a very knowledgible, caring and excellent care giver. everythong was conducted in a highly respectible professional way.
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2019
Dr. Li Ng, if a very caring doctor. I appreciate the time she takes to really listen to my concerns.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2019
I absolutely LOVE Dr. Li-ng and have never experienced the care she provides from any other providers. She is extremely knowledgable and personable. I never feel rushed or uncared for. When she informed me she will be leaving again, I began to cry...just like the first time she left. I will be waiting for her to return so I return to her for my care.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2019
I absolutely LOVE Dr. Li-Ng. She is the best..she listens to me, she has helped me and her bedside manner is unsurpassable.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2019
Dr. Melissa Li-Ng is an excellent Dr. and her staff as well.
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2019
Dr. Li Ng is incredible...She listens to what I want to achieve with my diabetes, and supports my wanting to be involved with my health care decisions...she explains tests results clearly, and in layman's terms...if she thinks a certain test is necessary, she explains the science behind it, again in layman's terms, so I can make an informed decision about it.
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2019
I had to wait once I got into the exam room...but my doctor is VERY good, so I'm sure she gives each patient her full attention. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else.
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2019
I am SO fortunate to be only two and a half hours away from this world class clinic...I was going up to Buffalo to an endocrinologist, was VERY displeased with both the specialist and his assistant...told my primary care physician I would NEVER go back there again...he asked if I would agree to go to the Cleveland Clinic...I thought it was going to be difficult to get in, as it's world renowned...but i've been seeing Dr. Li Ng for a few years now, and am very pleased with everything about the clinic/doctor/stafff....THANK YOU!!!!
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2019
Dr, Melissa Li Ng is an OUTSTANDING doctor. She is extraordinary in her caring attitude, taking the time to deal with each issue. I always feel like she is going to listen and care, and she knows exactly what to recommend to move me forward in good health!!
Reviewed on May 24, 2019
Dr LiNg was very thorough and always explains things so clearly. She has helped me with pump adjustments and we have seen nice reductions of low BG events.
Reviewed on May 14, 2019
Dr li ng is a very smart, very caring doctor. she listens and responds to my concerns. an excellent physician.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2019
Dr. Li Ng is fabulous - as a physician and a person. She is very attentive, listens, and always goes the extra mile.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2019
explained everything and made it understandable. loved the doctor and staff
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2019
very good doctor. listened to everything I stated and very caring
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2019
Dr. Melissa Eng is a good listener and always takes my thoughts and concerns into consideration.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2019
dr Melissa best dr in Cleveland!
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2019
Dr Li Ng is an exceptional doctor. She truly cares about me as a patient and I can tell she's passionate about what she does. I couldn't be happier with her.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2019
Dr Li Ng is amazing..she takes her time with me, gives great suggestions and resources for me. she takes her time always and I can tell that she really does care for my health. She is wonderful and so glad she is back .
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2019
Dr. Li Ng is wonderful, caring , listens and makes the appointment so easy. she is the best doctor I've ever seen by far. she takes her time and is never rushed.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2019
Dr. Li-ng is simply exceptional. I have not met her equal. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, driven, gregarious, experienced and a great listener. I felt like I was her only patient on the schedule that day. I came loaded with a ton of questions. She patiently addressed every question. I feel so privileged to have her as my Endocrinologist.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2019
have never met a provider who showed so much interest and care in explaining the best way to manage my insulin pump settings and Blopd glucose ranges.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2019
Dr. Li Ng listens to what my goals and expectations are, and works with me to achieve those.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2019
Dr. Li Ng provides exceptional care. Seems to know the field (endocrinology) exceptionally well. Very knowledgeable and listened carefully to my questions and statements. A wonderful doctor.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2018
I adore Dr. LiNg. She is an amazing Dr. and cares about the whole person. I have been with her for years, and am so grateful I have her. She helps me prioritize my health issues, and is a wonderful endocrinologist, willing to help me research issues relevant to my case, including a rare Neuroendocrine disease. I am so blessed to have her as my Dr.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2018
I Usually see a different physician but I wanted to see her because of some concerns i've been having and she fulfilled my need completely .she was very attentive she paid attention she let me know she was listening. I REALLY enjoy her for my care & have recommended her to orhers.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2018
very satisfied with my visit with dr melissa li ng. excellent physician and she takes time to address my concerns and answer my questions.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2018
excellent physician
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2018
very knowledgeable and helpful Doctor. even parking lot staff helpful and courteous
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2018
Dr. Melissa Mi Lg is wonderful she has that human touch which shows she really care. Not to mention a beautiful smile. She makes you feel very comfortable about asking questions. She explains till you understand.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2018
Care Provider is always courteous yet professional.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2018
Dr Melissa Mi Lg listens carefully to our concerns on every visit. That is a good experience.