Elisabeth Ray, MD
Primary Location
Willoughby Hills Fam Hlth Ctr
- Appointment:
- 216.943.2500
- Desk:
- 440.943.2500
- Fax:
- 440.516.8666
Additional Locations
Treatment & Services
- Administration of Injectable Medications for Osteoporosis
- Adult Rheumatology
- Bone Density Testing
- Clinical Trials
- Cortisone Injections
- Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
- General Rheumatology
- Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
- Hyaluronic Acid Injections
- Immunoglobulin Infusion
- Immunotherapy
- Infusion Therapy
- Infusions of Biologic Agents on Site
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Joint Preservation Center
- Medical Management of Early Osteoarthritis
- Medication Management
- Musculoskeletal Evaluation
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Treatment for Joint Pain
- Osteoporosis Diagnosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Treat
- Rheumatology
- Steroid Injections
- Therapeutic Injections
- Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
- Viscosupplementation
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- AIDS
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthritis of the Hand
- Arthritis of the Hip
- Arthritis of the Knee
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Arthritis of the Thumb Base
- Arthritis of the Wrist
- Autoimmune Disease
- Autoinflammatory Syndromes
- Behcet's Disease
- Benign Hypermobility Joint Syndrome
- Buerger's Disease
- Bursitis
- Calcification Tendinitis
- Calcinosis
- Central Nervous System Vasculitis
- Chondrocalcinosis (Pseudogout)
- Churg-Strauss Syndrome
- Connective Tissue Diseases
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Cryoglobulinemia
- Dermatomyositis
- Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Gout
- Gout Arthritis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener’s)
- Hand Pain
- Hand Problems
- Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
- Hip Disorders
- Hip Pain
- HIV
- Immunodeficiency
- Immunosuppression
- Iritis
- Joint Pain
- Knee Joint Disorders
- Knee Pain
- Lupus
- Lupus Anticoagulant
- Lupus Nephritis
- Metabolic Bone Disease
- Metabolic Diseases
- Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Impairments
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myositis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the Hips in the Elderly
- Osteoarthritis of the Knees in the Elderly
- Painful Joints
- Palindromic Rheumatism
- Panuveitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Reactive Arthritis
- Relapsing Polychondritis
- Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease
- Sacroiliitis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleritis
- Scleroderma
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Spondylitis
- Spondyloarthropathy
- Spondylosis
- Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tendinosis
- Tendonitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Trigger Finger
Insurance
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View All PlansAbout Elisabeth Ray, MD
- Rheumatology Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic
- Internal Medicine Residency: Case Western Reserve/University Hospitals, Cleveland
- Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
- Board Certified: Rheumatology
- Board Certified: Internal Medicine
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2016
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Rheumatology
Cleveland,
OH
2016
Residency - University Hospitals of Cleveland Health System
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2013
Medical Education - University of Kansas School of Medicine
Kansas City,
KS
2010
Undergraduate - Vanderbilt University
Nashville,
TN
2005
Research & Publications
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391 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 | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
94 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025
Dr Ray is wonderful! She listens and truly cares about my health. Always takes the time to listen to and answer any questions.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
Dr Ray was excellent. She listened and was very kind.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2025
Dr, Ray is wonderful, She is kind and compassionate. You feel like she truly cares about you and has all the time in the world for you.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025
Dr Ray was wonderful. She is knowledgeable and spent time to explain my medications to me.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025
Dr. Ray was very attentive to my needs, answered all of my questions, and for a diagnosis She really took the time to give me options and the ones that were the best. Very likable doctor
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2025
Dr. Ray is a wonderful doctor!!! Her Nurse is the best too
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025
Dr. Ray is great! She listens to my concerns and we discuss my issues. She is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and courteous.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2025
Dr. Ray took a lot of time with me. She gave me options and I have to make decisions
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025
She was excellent in every way!
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024
Dr. Ray is very caring and friendly provider
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2024
Dr Ray is the best!!! She listens to you and your concerns. She comes up with a plan with you and then both decide on a plan!!! So knowledgeable, courteous, professional!! I highly recommend her!!!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2024
Was very happy with visit. Friendly staff. Doctor was kind and thoughtful. Was able to get much earlier appointment due to the waitlist option
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024
Doctor Rey explained everything and any questions I had were answered. Couldn't ask for a better experience.
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2024
After 15 years with Dr. Mandel, I am so grateful and pleased that Dr, Ray is my new Dr. She is knowledgeable and kind and respectful and...very nice too.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2024
I love Dr Ray, she is always very compassionate and caring. She explains everything in a way that's easy to understand and I have the utmost respect for her care of me
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2024
Dr Ray genuinely had my best interest for treatment and care for my condition.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2024
Excellent communication with Dr. And NA
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024
Dr Ray has been a wonderful provider, since my 1st visit numerous years ago. I feel grateful to have her as a provider. We actual drive about 12-14 hours to see her, now. She has always addresses & cares about my concerns.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024
Was very willing to listen to my problems. Appreciate her concern.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024
Dr. Ray is great!!!
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024
Dr. Ray listen to me and my concerns as a whole person and not what was just going on with me in rheumatology. She showed compassion for the pain I was going through and showed a genuine concern. She has a very good bedside manner.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024
I have no issues. The people at Willoughby Clinic are very helpful, nice, and friendly. Dr Ray is very professional and I enjoy having her as my physician.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024
Dr. Ray and her office is the best doctor's office I have ever worked with!!
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2024
Hi, have already recommended Dr. Ray to many people. She is fantastic.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2024
Dr Ray was very nice and kind and helpful
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024
I trust Dr Ray's diagnosis. I follow her advice which has been helpful.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024
Superb doctor
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024
Dr Ray fit me in to her virtual schedule which I so appreciated
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024
Dr Ray is compassionate and doesn't rush you. She made sure I understood what she was telling me
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024
Dr Ray is awesome!!!! So caring and explains my care plan in details and wants to hear my opinion too
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024
I would highly recommend Dr Ray
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024
My chart messaging Dr Ray is a great way to reach her.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024
Dr Ray is always so supportive and interested in my opinion as to what the next step should be in my care. I feel that she she really takes the time with me.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024
Everyone in Dr Ray's office is wonderful and so caring. Dr Ray herself, Betsy the NP & Renee the nurse are all caring individuals.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
Dr. Ray is very kind and always listens to my issues talked to my condition and provides support when I am not happy about my symptoms.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024
I love Dr. Ray, and her staff, they are the best
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
I feel that some of the doctors I see are pushing me through like on an assembly line. When I find a doctor that I feel really cares about me, I praise him/her and recommend her/him to others. I do not have the confidence in Cleveland Clinic's doctors like I used to when I was younger.With some of my doctors, I feel they are rushing me through my appointment like I am part of an assembly line. The bed-side manner and personal attention to each patient seems to be lacking with many Cleveland Clinic doctors. Perhaps they are overworked!
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2024
Excellent. Better than expected. She heard me. She took into account my situation and come up with specific plans for me. Made me feel special and that I had options and some control. Thanks.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024
Enjoyed meeting Dr Ray and discussing a treatment plan for my care.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024
Dr ray is a class act.
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024
Dr. Elizabeth Ray was wonderful very thorough kind very caring
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024
Excellent doctor very thorough. Very kind showed a lot of compassion.
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024
I feel Dr. Ray is fully involved with me while I am with her. Listens carefully to what I say and provides well thought out responses. Takes the time to understand my thoughts and concerns. Don't feel rushed. Definitely an A+ experience.
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024
This was my second visit to Dr. Ray after Dr Mandel shut down his practice. I feel very fortunate to have been referred to Dr. Ray. A great experience on both of my visits.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024
Dr. Ray is an excellent doctor. I am grateful she's my rheumatologist. I'd recommend her to anybody.
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2024
Dr. Ray listened to what I had to say and addressed my concerns.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
Dr. Ray was very helpful in diagnosing the problem I was having.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
My rheumatologist retired. I am very happy with Dr. Ray.
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024
I love Dr. Ray. She never rushes the appointment and always treats me as a whole person. I have 2 favorite doctors, and she is one of them.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024
Dr. Ray was very pleasant, personable, knowledgeable and efficient. She listened well to my concerns and gave very clear instructions as to what was needed.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024
Dr Ray is a great doctor. She has always made me feel well cared for and listened to. She is thorough and professional and personable as well.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024
Excellent visit with Dr. Ray
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024
Would highly recommend Dr Ray
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024
Dr. Ray is always so patient and kind.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024
I'm overall very happy at the Clinic and love my doctors and other care providers. The wait times on appointments overall is very bad.
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024
Dr Ray always goes over information & answers any questions.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
First visit with Dr Ray. Wonderful experience
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024
Dr. Ray is the best. I moved my UH drs to the Clinic (neurologist and soon cardiologist). Instead of finding a UH rheumatologist. She is outstanding.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
Dr. Ray is always courteous and listen to all my concerns no matter how little or big.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024
A great caring, concerned, professional doctor! Has genuine care for her patients.
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024
Dr. Ray was very polite, and I am so lucky to have her for my doctor.
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024
I did not feel rushed with my visit to the doctor. She took the time to explain my health issues and what needed to be done moving forward.
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
Dr. Ray was outstanding. After six months and after seeing five doctors, Dr. Ray sent me on the path to recovery. She personally called Dr. Fernandez on main campus and was able to have him see me the very next day. I am forever grateful to both her and Dr. Fernandez. Dr. Ray is compassionate understanding and caring, which is hard to find in physicians today.
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
Love Dr. Ray and nurse Renee
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024
Dr. Ray and her MA are fantastic! By far my best experience with CC!
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024
Dr. Ray is knowledgeable and compassionate. She came up with a care plan that I am comfortable with and seems to really want to improve my quality of life.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
Does not hear me. Very pleasant person but meds & referrals are her answer. Spends little time with pt. Nurse spent more time.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
Dr. Ray was very professional and listened to my concerns and answered my questions regarding my health. I would definately recommend her to anyone looking for a Rheumatologist.
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
I am TREMENDOUSLY by Dr. Ray. I have had the pleasure of seeing her twice, she continues to impress me and more importantly, taking decisions that have helped me very, very much.
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024
I was very pleased with Dr. Ray. She was very understanding, helpful and made me feel better. How about things!
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024
Dr. Ray takes her time with me. Explains everything
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024
Dr Ray always discusses treatment options with me. She monitors my meds and my condition without my having to remind her. She listens and definitely shows she cares. She doesn't rush me through appointments especially if I have concerns. I have great confidence in her.
Reviewed on May 31, 2024
Very impressed by Dr. Ray.
Reviewed on May 29, 2024
Dr Ray is awesome!! She gives you the time during your visit to really see how you are feeling. She is genuine.
Reviewed on May 29, 2024
Provider was excellent. The appointment system is atrocious!
Reviewed on May 21, 2024
Doctor Ray is a very good person.
Reviewed on May 7, 2024
Dr. Ray and her staff are excellent. Very professional and friendly!
Reviewed on May 7, 2024
Dr. Ray is so good and so understanding!
Reviewed on May 3, 2024
As always, Dr. Rae responds almost immediately and with patience and courtesy.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
Dr. Ray exhibits patience and care. Very good Rheum
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
My scheduled appointment needed to be rescheduled by the Clinic. Renee worked diligently to get me in to see Dr. Ray w/in weeks of previously scheduled one.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024
Dr. Ray is very sensitive to my issues and includes me in treatment changes.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024
Doctor Reyvis excellent!!
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024
Responds to emails in a timely mannerPhysician and staff always pleasant and thorough
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024
Excellent provider
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
Dr. Ray is always gives attentiveness
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024
Dr. Ray is an exceptional, personable, knowledgeable, empathetic physician. Her expertise and ability to listen is to be commended. Because of her, I have chosen to remain in Cleveland.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024
Dr. Rays staff are friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024
Dr. Ray is wonderful!
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024
Dr Ray is the best! She is incredibly intelligent as well as compassionate!
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024
Dr.Ray and her staff were wonderful
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024
I would 100% recommend Dr. Ray to anyone needing her specialty
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024
Dr. Ray is an excellent provider. Very knowledgeable & thorough.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
First visit with Dr. Ray. All staff was courteous.