Richard So, MD
Treatment & Services
- Adolescent Health
- Adolescent Issues
- Child Development
- Concussion Center
- General Pediatric And Adolescent Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Treatment For Joint Pain
- Newborn Care
- Nonsurgical Orthopedics
- Pediatric Orthopaedics
- Pediatrician
- Pediatrics
- Preventive Pediatrics
- Primary Care Pediatrics
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Safety
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Pain
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Achalasia
- Acne
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Birth Defects
- Bronchitis
- Burns
- Cellulitis
- Chickenpox
- Cold Sores
- Colic
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussions
- Concussions, Pediatric
- Constipation
- Croup
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis - Contact
- Diaper Rash
- Diarrhea
- Dry Skin/Itchy Skin
- Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
- Eczema
- Egg Allergy
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Fish Allergy
- Flatfoot in Children
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
- Hay Fever
- Head Lice
- Headaches, Children
- Hemorrhoids
- High Cholesterol
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insect Sting Allergies
- Latex Allergy
- Lead Poisoning
- Learning Disabilities
- Liver Disease
- Malrotation
- Measles
- Medication Allergies
- Menstrual Disorders
- Microcephaly in Children
- Middle Ear Infection
- Migraine Headaches
- Milk Allergies
- Nausea
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Overuse Syndrome
- Pediatric Allergies
- Pediatric Bronchiolitis
- Pediatric Cellulitis
- Pediatric Constipation
- Pediatric Croup
- Pediatric Dehydration
- Pediatric Disorders
- Pediatric Hearing Loss
- Pediatric Hydrocele | Hernia
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Pediatric Knee Injuries
- Pediatric Knee Pain
- Pediatric Neonatal Disorders
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Pinworms
- Pneumonia
- Pubic Lice (Crabs)
- Respiratory Illness
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Ringworm
- Rotavirus
- Scabies
- Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
- Skin Problems in Children
- Sore Throat (Pharyngitis)
- Strep Throat
- Sunburn
- Swallowing Disorders
- Tension Headaches
- The Poison Plants: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac
- Tick Bites
- Tonsillitis
- Treating Heartburn with Surgery
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Vaginal Discharge
- Warts
- Yeast Infections
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View All PlansAbout Richard So, MD
Richard R. So, MD, is a pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. He sees patients at the Independence Family Health Center and Broadview Heights Medical Center.
Dr. So is board certified in general pediatrics. He completed his undergraduate degree in biology at The Ohio State University, and he earned his medical degree from University of Santo Tomas, Faculty of Medicine & Surgery in Manila, Philippines. His post-graduate training includes an internal medicine/pediatrics internship at University Hospitals of Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University, followed by a three-year pediatric residency at Rainbow, Babies & Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals of Cleveland. He also completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship at Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas at Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, SC.
Dr. So has contributed abstracts and presentations at a number of professional association meetings. He also has been a lecturer, course instructor and invited speaker for a number of institutions and media outlets
His specialty interests include newborn care, pediatric sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, concussion management and exercise-induced asthma.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2009
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Greenville Hospital System
Sports Medicine
Greenville,
SC USA
2007
Residency - Rainbow, Babies & Childrens University Hospitals
Pediatrics
Cleveland,
OH USA
2006
Internship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2002
Medical Education - University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine & Surgery
MD
Manila,
Philippines
1999
Undergraduate - The Ohio State University
Biology
Columbus,
OH USA
1994
Certifications
- Pediatrics - Sports Medicine
Research & Publications
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144 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
28 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023
Dr. So is an awesome peds doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023
Dr. So is the best! He's always willing to explain the situation and our options for treatment. Plus you can tell he just gets a kick out of kids. I'm always glad when he has an appointment open because I know we'll get answers and a plan.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023
Always good. *Dr. So is the best! His... is amazing!
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2023
Dr. So was very pleasant and patient when assessing my son during his annual visit. He answered all of my questions and provided resources to help encourage milestones and healthy habits. My youngest will DEFINITELY be seeing him as well. I recommend him 5/5
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023
*Dr. So is an excellent doctor & person. He relates to our son and our son, him.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2023
Dr So is Awesome!!
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2023
He (*Dr. So) is hard to get into - but really is a great resource for all things pediatric & parenting. He is very direct. Which works for me.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2023
I have gone to *Dr. So for 8 years or so. He knows me and vice versa. Having that relationship helps. It is why I stay w/the Cleve. Clinic.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2023
Dr. So was very helpful. Made sure all our questions were answered before we left.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023
Dr. So is amazing as always. From day 1, we've always been overly impressed with his promptness, how personable he is and how he never makes us feel rushed through our appointments.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2023
Dr So was very knowledgeable and considerate of their needs.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2023
Dr. So always listens to the children and ask great questions. He is helpful at every mild stone. We is fantastic and we are so lucky to have his as our provider
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Dr. So is wonderful!!!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2023
Best doctor's visit in the 14 years of my daughter
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2023
Dr.So is the best!!!
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022
We love Dr. So
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2022
Dr. So is always so approachable, thorough, and thoughtful at our visits. He gives helpful, practical advice, and we trust his care of our kids. So grateful!
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2022
Love Dr So! He's treats with a great combination of doctor and fellow parent. He tells it like it is.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2022
Dr. So is extremely knowledgeable and kind. Helped easy our first time parent worries.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022
Overall, the experience was great! Dr. So always makes my child and myself at ease
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2022
Richard So MD is AWESOME. He is the BEST pediatrician, we are blessed to be his patient's.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2022
Dr So and his office are exceptional in the car for my kids
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
Dr. So is amazing. I wish we could clone him because he is great. My child respects him and listens to him, and takes the advice given. We couldn't ask for better care by Dr. So and his team. They are all amazing!
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2022
I appreciated all of Dr. So's tips and wisdom!
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2022
We have been with *Dr. So for 13 years. He does a wonderful job engaging with our kids at their will visit appointments.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2022
Dr. So has been a great physician to all of our children and think he is the best! He always answers our questions and concerns.
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2022
I feel like Dr So truly cares about my child. He is a huge asset to the Cleveland clinic.
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2022
I always recommend Dr So to my family and friends looking for a pediatrician.