Richard So, MD
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- General Adolescent Medicine
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- Musculoskeletal Treatment for Joint Pain
- Newborn Care
- Non-Operative Orthopaedics
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- Pediatrics
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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, Pediatric
- Constipation
- Croup
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis - Contact
- Diaper Rash
- Diarrhea
- Dry 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
- Itchy Skin
- Latex Allergy
- Lead Poisoning
- Learning Disabilities
- Liver Disease
- Malrotation of Intestine
- Measles
- Medication Allergies
- Menstrual Disorders
- Microcephaly in Children
- Middle Ear Infection
- Migraine Headaches
- Milk Allergy
- 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)
- Pharyngitis
- Pinworms
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Poison Sumac
- Pubic Lice (Crabs)
- Respiratory Illness
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Ringworm
- Rotavirus
- Scabies
- Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
- Skin Problems in Children
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Sunburn
- Swallowing Disorders
- Tension Headaches
- 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
2007
Residency - Rainbow, Babies & Childrens University Hospitals
Pediatrics
Cleveland,
OH
2006
Internship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2002
Medical Education - University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine & Surgery
MD
Manila,
Philippines
1999
Undergraduate - The Ohio State University
Biology
Columbus,
OH
1994
Certifications
- Pediatrics - Sports Medicine
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121 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
16 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 5, 2025
Dr So spends sufficient time with patients and family, giving practical advice and explaining things to kids well. Great doctor
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024
Dr. So is outstanding and I recommend him to anyone who requires Pediatric care.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024
Dr So was very caring and thoughtful with my son. He answered his questions and showed him the devices he was going to use to ease my son's concerns. I would see Dr So again for sure!
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024
Love Dr. So and how he gives practical advice in addition to medical advice to help our child grow into a well rounded individual.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
Dr. So is amazing - we look forward to our pediatric appointments because of him. He explains things in a manner that are easy to understand and gives very practical advice. He also picked up on a potential issue our daughter was having with her hip before we even mentioned anything. Previously, he early detected some ear infections and helped us with the decision to have our daughter get tubes which has been a total game changer.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024
Love Dr. So
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
Dr. So is extremely affable and works very well with children. His attention and care is so good that I'm vaguely jealous of my kids and wish that my own personal physician was of a similar quality.
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024
Dr. Richard So, MD is by far the best doctor my children see. He is straight to the point, extremely informative and has helped me become a better parent. He calms my nerves and always assures me that my kids are just fine! I love that he isn't into pushing medication and he always looks for the healthiest ways to help my children.
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024
Extremely dedicated physician.
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024
I appreciate that Dr. So is knowledgeable, kind, and understand his patients and their families. He "gets it." He always makes sure to ask us what the children's needs are and addresses any concerns/ questions we have. It is nice to know that we can message him after appointments, as well, with any questions we have.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2024
Dr. So is extremely informative, professional and knowledgeable regarding Maxwell's running health
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024
Dr So is excellent. Takes the time to answer questions and involves my child in the visit discussion.
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
Excellent experience with Dr. So. He listened and was very logical in his approach to responses.
Reviewed on May 28, 2024
Dr So interrupted me frequently when I was asking questions about my child's health. He needs to become a better listener and not assume he knows the question that is about to be asked.
Reviewed on May 13, 2024
Came in bc of abdominal pain - worried about appendix - ruled out other causes and sent us to ER - she had appendicitis. Appreciate that he was thorough and didn't write off her pain as a pulled muscle or something minor!
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024
Dr. So is the best & gives us confidence to best care for our children.