Ali Mehdi, MD, MEd
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Ali Mehdi, MD is a staff in Onco-Nephrology Clinic at Cleveland Clinic, part of the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute. He is a board-certified nephrologist and internist and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Lerner College of medicine at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Mehdi earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut, after which he moved to Cleveland for his graduate medical education. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Cleveland Clinic where he was elected as chief medical resident. He went on to complete his nephrology fellowship also at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Mehdi is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Society of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation. He is also a member of the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine and was elected to the membership of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA honor medical Society-2008) and the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS-2013). Dr. Mehdi is heavily involved in medical education serving as a core faculty for the nephrology fellowship program and an associate program director for the internal medicine residency program. He holds a Masters of Educations in Health Professions Education (MEHPE) and serves as the director of the educational strategy and the co-director of the clinician educator track for the internal medicine residency program. He is passionate about teaching and has won many teaching awards. He is also a recipient of the Bruce Howard Stewart Award for Humanistic Medicine (2020) and the Phill Hall Bowtie Award (2020) for scholarly and academic excellence in nephrology.
Dr. Mehdi has published many research articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented many abstracts and workshops at various regional and national meetings.
His specialty interests include general onco-nephrology, paraproteinemic kidney diseases, kidney sequelae of cancer immunotherapy, thrombotic microangiopathy, and resistant hypertension. He also sees patients with glomerular diseases and general nephrology.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2020
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Nephrology and Hypertension
Cleveland,
OH
2020
Graduate School - Cleveland State Univeristy
Health Professions Education
Cleveland,
OH
2017
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2014
Internship - American University of Beirut
Rheumatology
Beirut,
Lebanon
2011
Medical Education - American University of Beirut
Beirut,
Lebanon
2009
Undergraduate - American University of Beirut
Biological Sciences
Beirut,
Lebanon
2005
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Research & Publications
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As of 12/16/2024, Dr. Mehdi has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Mehdi receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- GlaxoSmithKline plc.
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
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45 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
17 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 14, 2025
Dr. Ali was fabulous! He started my morning off on a good note. He and his nurse listened to me intently answering all my questions and spending much time with me going over my labs and explaining what they mean. It's the first time someone has explained it to me.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2025
Very friendly and welcoming physician
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024
Excellent doctor and great human being.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024
Great interaction with the doctor.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024
Dr. Was right on time for appt. And I was very satisfied with my visit. He took time and answered all my questions.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024
Dr showed concern and understanding of the issue.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024
Dr medhi he a wonderful caring Dr he take his time an answer question an want to know how I am doing I would recommend him to everyone.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024
Dr. Medhi is absolutely the most amazing doctor. I hav been so grateful my PCP Dr Mehta-Gor referred me to him. His expertise, his level of concern, care has been stellar. He has gone further to aid me in finding other doctors of excellence for treating other health issues I have experienced. He further has been very generous with his valuable time to explain or discuss medicals issues to expand my understanding, so I can better adjust my life for better health outcomes He is a gem!!!!
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024
The biggest difficulty I have at times is getting appointments with doctors I have been sent to in a timely manner. Good doctors often take months to see
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024
Dr. Medhi is reassuring and makes patients at ease.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024
My appointments with this provider always pleasurable
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024
Dr. Mehdi is so kind. This was a huge appointment for me. He explains things so well and listens to my questions or concerns. He makes me feel like a person and not just a number in a chart.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024
Could not have had a better visit with any Dr. Dr Mehdi and Dr Abraham are blessings to their patients. We are so lucky to have them help us
Reviewed on May 24, 2024
If I could score higher than a 5, I would!!!
Reviewed on May 17, 2024
Dr Mehdi is very attentive and answers questions exceptionally well. He truly cares about his patient's health.
Reviewed on May 10, 2024
The Dr was great. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on May 10, 2024
Excellent experience. Very happy with Dr Mehdi.