Yuebing Li, MD, PhD
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Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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Neurology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5559
- Desk:
- 216.444.5551
- Fax:
- 216.445.1563
Treatment & Services
- Acute Inpatient Care
- Adult Neurology
- Consultation, Evaluation, And Treatment Adult Neurological Disorders
- Electromyography
- Inflammatory/Autoimmune Neuropathy
- Nerve Conduction Studies
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- ALS with Frontotemporal Dementia
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Autoimmune/Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
- Brachial Plexus
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (cidp)
- Dermatomyositis
- Fabry's Disease
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM)
- Lambert-eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Myopathy
- Neuropathy
- Neuropathy - Diabetic
- Periodic Paralysis
- Polymyositis
- Pompe's Disease
- Post-polio Syndrome
- Radiculopathy
- Small Fiber Neuropathy
- Stiff-Person Syndrome
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
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View All PlansAbout Yuebing Li, MD, PhD
Dr. Yuebing Li has served as a staff neurologist in the Neuromuscular Center at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation since 2012.
Dr. Li completed his neurology residency at University of Cincinnati in 2002, where he was elected chief resident. This was followed by a one-year fellowship in clinical neurophysiology that was also at the University of Cincinnati. He is board certified in Neurology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (EMG).
Dr. Li practiced at Lehigh Valley Physician Group-Lehigh Neurology as a neuromuscular specialist for nine years before joining Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Li has published numerous articles on neuromuscular medicine and neurology, and received many teaching awards including the award for Neurology Teacher of the Year at Cleveland Clinic in 2014. He has also been voted as best doctors by Best Doctors of America since 2007.
Although he has a large practice that includes patients with various neuromuscular disorders, Dr. Li has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis. He serves as a member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board for the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America organization.
Selected publications:
- Jammoul A, Li Y, Rae-Grant A. Autoantibody-mediated encephalitis: not just paraneoplastic, not just limbic, and not untreatable Accepted by Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine.
- Lila Sheikhi, MD, Yuebing Li, MD, PhD, Xavier F Jimenez, MD A case of familial frontotemporal dementia presenting with malignant catatonia. Neurology: Clinical Practice. 2015; 5(6): 521-523.
- Li Y, Jammoul A, Mente K, Li J, Shields RW, Vernino S, Rae-Grant A. Clinical experience of seropositive ganglionic acetylcholine receptor antibody in a tertiary neurology referral center. Muscle Nerve. 2015; 52(3): 386-391.
- Wang L, Li Y. Longitudinal Ultra-extensive Transverse Myelitis as a Manifestation of Neurosarcoidosis. Journal of the Neurological Sciences.2015; 355: 64-67.
- Babu S, Li Y. Statin induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy. Journal of Neurological Sciences. 2015;351(1-2):13-17.
- Santos –Pinheiro F. Li Y. Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome) presenting with polyneuropathy - a case series. Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease. 2015; 16(3): 125-130.
- Wang L, Holthaus EA, Jimenez XF, Tavee J, Li Y. MRI evolution of CLIPPERS syndrome following herpes zoster infection. Journal of Neurological Sciences. 2015, 348(1-2):277-278.
- Jammoul A, Lederman RJ, Tavee J, Li Y. Presence of voltage-gated potassium channel complex antibody in a case of genetic prion disease. BMJ Case Rep. 2014; pii: bcr2013201622.
- Li Y, Lederman RJ. Sural mononeuropathy: A Report of 36 Cases. Muscle Nerve. 2014; 49(3):443-445.
- Li Y., Castaldo J., Bemporad J., Yacoub H.A. Reversible confluent periventricular white matter abnormalities, a new variant of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, Case Reports in Neurological Medicine. 2013, Article ID 536978.
- Li Y, Arora Y, Levin K. Myasthenia gravis: new therapies offer sustained improvement. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2013; 80(11):711-721.
- Arora Y, Li Y. Overview of myasthenia gravis. Hospital Practice. 2013; 41(4):40-50.
- Kumar H, Li Y. Teaching neuroimages: Sciatic neuropathy after heroin abuse. Neurology 2013; 81: e51
- Li L, Shaff D, Li Y. De Novo Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Formation Following Asymptomatic Sinus Thrombosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Journal of Neurological Research 2013; 3(2): 73-77.
- Li Y, Remmel K. Relapsing polyradiculoneuropathy as a neurological manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Muscle and Nerve 2012, 46(5): 828-829.
- Li, Y, Gor D, Walicki D, Jenny D, Jones D, Barbour P, Castaldo J. The Spectrum and Potential Pathogenesis of Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases 2012, 21(8): 873-882.
- Li Y, Isayev Y, Li Y. Spinal hemorrhage leading to cerebral vasospasm and infarction. Journal of Neurology Research 2012; 2(4): 164-167.
- Li Y, Remmel K. A case of monomelic amyotrophy of the upper limb: MRI findings and the implication on its pathogenesis. Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Diseases 2012; 13(4): 234-239.
- Li Y, Jenny D, Castaldo J. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: Clinoradiological spectrum, early recognition and therapeutic strategies. Hospital Practice 2012; 40 (1): 202-213.
- Li Y, Margraf J, Kluck B, Jenny D, Castaldo J. Thrombolytic Therapy for Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Paradoxical Embolism in Pregnancy, a Case Report and Literature Review. Neurologist 2012;18(1):44-48.
- Nwoke F. and Li, Y. Focal thalamic and cortical magnetic response changes associated with partial status epilepticus. Journal of Neurology Research 2011; 1(4):170-174.
- Li Y, Castaldo J, Van der Hetden J, Plokker H. Is carotid artery disease responsible for perioperative strokes after coronary artery bypass surgery? Journal of Vascular Surgery 2010; 52: 1716-1721.
- Li Y, Castaldo J. Carotid disease is rarely responsible for stroke after coronary bypass surgery. European Journal of Vascular Endovascular Surgery 2010; 40: 689-693
- Li Y, Jenny D, Castaldo J. Cardiac surgery, carotid stenosis and stroke prevention. Hospital Practice 2010; 38: 29-39.
- Li Y, Jenny D, Bemporad J., Castaldo J. Sulcal artery syndrome following vertebral artery dissection. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases 2010; 19: 333-335.
- Li Y, Clauser D, Jenny D, Castaldo J. Falsely disappearing stroke secondary to isodense subdural hematoma. Neurology 2010; 74: e15.
- Li Y, Walicki D, Mathiesen C, Jenny D, Li Q, Isayev Y, Reed J, Castaldo J. Strokes following open heart surgery and carotid artery stenosis. Archives of Neurology 2009; 66(9): 1091-1096.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2012
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Cincinnati Medical Center/University Hospital
Clinical Neurophysiology
Cincinnati,
OH USA
2003
Residency - University of Cincinnati Medical Center/University Hospital
Neurology
Cincinnati,
OH USA
2002
Internship - The Christ Hospital
Medicine
Cincinnati,
OH USA
1999
Medical Education - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1998
Medical Education - Qingdao Medical College
Shandong,
1986
Certifications
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Specialty Interests
Autoimmune Polyneuropathy Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Dermatomyositis Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) Inherited Neuropathies Muscular Dystrophy Myasthenia Gravis Myopathy Plexopathy Polymyositis
Research & Publications
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111 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.6 | |
| Listens | 4.6 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.7 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
29 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jun 3, 2020
good! Dr Li is great!
Reviewed on May 18, 2020
Dr. Li is an amazing physician. He listens to his patients and pays great attention to history in electronic medical record. He uses all of this plus his intelligence to provide great care to his patients. I highly recommend him.
Reviewed on May 18, 2020
Cleveland clinic physicians have been top notch with my diagnoses and treatment. I spent 10 years here at home and got nothing. My first visit to Cleveland started my diagnoses and treatment. Highly recommend Cleveland clinic.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2020
Dr. Li has an awesome bedside manner! I feel heard and like he genuinely wants me to receive the best care!
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2020
I was very impressed with my whole experience ...felt total confidence in Dr. Li from the moment I met him...this was very important to me as I was having trouble understanding this disease that I have...I was even more impressed to receive a phone call from him so he could explain my lab results.....great experience at your wonderful clinic....thanks so much for the caring factor....
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2020
I was very happy with Dr. Li
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2020
This was my first time coming to the Cleveland Clinic....It was recommended to me by several family members who go there...Wonderful experience and great Dr.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2020
I have recommended Dr. Li and will continue.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2020
Great doctor. Very attentive, listened really well, made me feel heard. Explained everything in great detail. Also has a great sense of humor. Feels like he's talking with you as opposed to at you, which unfortunately is somewhat common with doctors. I have seen probably 20 specialists over the years. He is hands down the best.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2020
The doctor was very abrupt and told me every diagnosis I had from every doctor at Cleveland was wrong with little to no evidence. He has little to no knowledge of my condition POTS and said a lot of wrong statements about the condition. He had no sympathy for my condition. And inferred that POTS was mental and if I gained weight and ate more I would probably feel better. I am 5'2" and weigh 110lbs. I'm bigger than anyone in my family at this age and eat well. I felt like it was a wasted trip... we're 8 hours away.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2020
Dr Li was very thorough.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2020
I always get the best of care from Dr. Li. He is genuinely concerned about me.
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2019
In reading the doctor notes , I think he only listened to very few things I said. He seemed like I shouldn't even be there and the fact that I take pain medication for crps was why I have nerve pain and muscle spasms. I have never received any email concerning labs that were low. The people who gave the emg were very kind. The doctor should be ashamed of himself
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2019
Dr. Li is very personable and knowledgeable. I really appreciate him and everyone at the clinic.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2019
everyone I encountered at the clinic was very professional ,friendly, and helpful. Dr. Li was easy to talk to, and took time to answer questions. I never felt rushed.
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2019
this was my first appointment with Dr Li. this is the first time I've had a positive feeling about my condition and the future. He took his time with me answered questions and gave me information that I had not been given before. Thank YOU Dr. Li
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2019
have already recommended the clinic and Dr Li to friends.
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2019
Dr Li took his time answering al my concerns. he was very thorough. excellent in his Dr/Patient relationship
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2019
extremely impressed with Dr Li. spent a great deal of time with us. he seems very knowledgeable on our situation. been years since we have been there and quite impressed with all the additions.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2019
Dr Li was very thorough about our problem.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2019
Dr Li is attentive, caring and professional. We feel blessed that he is our mother's doctor treating her myasthenia gravis in a professional and caring way
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2019
Dr Li is one of the best doctors we've ever had
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2019
dr. Lee was one of the most nicest and most professional doctors I've ever met he treated me so good when I went back I wasn't sure if I was going to write department but that's where I was told to go he pulled my chart and took the time to read everything at my church he explained everything and then he took the time to assess me every step of the way he is just everything he didn't brush me off he didn't look over one thing I had such a piece from there and then he assigned a proper care that I needed I was in tears and crying because I have been through so many tests I've been in the hospital twice and they weren't able to diagnose exactly what was wrong, midaq alley made a point to help me to put me where I needed to be there's not enough words of thank you but I could have signed to him for his kindness and his care dr.lee have to be one of the nicest doctors I've ever encountered in my life and I believe he truly cares about his patients thank you.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2019
Dr. Li is the kindest, and easiest to contact doctor I have. He is just simply the best. Now his patient (me) is not the best.
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2019
Dr Li is very caring and wants the best for his patients.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2019
I am very pleased that Dr. Li wants to involve me in decisions concerning my care and treatment and how what we do now will affect progress for my future.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2019
I have recommended Dr. Li to several people and they love him.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2019
i have been very impressed with dr.li. he takes time to listen to the concerns we had and is willing to spend as much time as we needed.
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2019
Dr. Li was first doctor in 4 1/2 months to finally diagnose my condition, so very grateful to have finally found someone who could help me!