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Department Rheumatologic and Immunologic Disease
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
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216.445.4745
Fax:
216.636.5827
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Administration of Injectable Medications for Osteoporosis
  • Adult Rheumatology
  • Blood Tests
  • Bone Density Testing
  • Clinical Trials
  • Cortisone Injections
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • 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
  • Orthobiologics
  • Osteoporosis Diagnosis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Treat
  • Rheumatology
  • Steroid Injections
  • Therapeutic Injections
  • Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
  • Viscosupplementation
  • X-Ray
View all 32 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Adult Onset Still's Disease
  • 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
  • Disorders of the Shoulder
  • Facet Joint Syndrome
  • Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
  • Giant Cell Arteritis
  • Gout
  • Gout Arthritis
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener’s)
  • Hand Pain
  • Hand Problems
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
  • Hip Disorders
  • Hip Pain
  • HIV
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Immunosuppression
  • Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM)
  • Iritis
  • Joint Pain
  • Kawasaki Disease
  • 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
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoporosis in Men
  • Osteoporosis Related to Cancer
  • Painful Joints
  • Palindromic Rheumatism
  • Panuveitis
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica with Giant Cell Arteritis
  • 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
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sjogren's Syndrome
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondyloarthropathy
  • Spondylosis
  • Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Takayasu's Arteritis
  • Temporal Arteritis
  • Tendinosis
  • Tendonitis
  • Tenosynovitis
  • Trigger Finger
  • Vasculitis
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Biography

About Patompong Ungprasert, MD

Dr. Patompong Ungprasert received medical degree from Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand.  After graduation, he spent one year serving as a family doctor in a rural hospital in central Thailand before deciding to pursue further medical education in the United States.  He completed his internal medicine residency at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, New York and completed his rheumatology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.  During the course of his medical education, Dr. Ungprasert developed a special interest in epidemiology of rheumatic diseases and completed master degree in clinical and translation science from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. 

Dr. Ungprasert sees all type of patients with autoimmune disease but his special expertise is in sarcoidosis. His current research is devoted to investigating the clinical characteristics and epidemiology of sarcoidosis. Over the past 5 year, he has published over 30 original articles describing this under-studied disease. Dr. Ungprasert’s team was the first group of investigators to describe a comprehensive modern epidemiology of sarcoidosis. His works were also the first to demonstrate that patients with sarcoidosis have an increased risk of several comorbidities, such as coronary artery disease, stroke, venous thromboembolism, infection and osteoporotic fracture. His observations were the crucial first step toward the understanding the need and comprehensive care of patients with this disease.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Ungprasert is an avid runner who finishes at least one marathon every year. He is also a nature-lover with the goal to visit all national parks in the next 10 years (he visited 20 so far).

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2019

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Mayo Clinic
Rheumatology
Rochester, MN
2017

Residency - Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Internal medicine
Cooperstown, NY
2014

Internship - Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Cooperstown, NY
2012

Medical Education - Mahidol University Faculty of Medicine & Siriraj Hospital
Bangkok, Thailand
2008

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 4/21/2024, Dr. Ungprasert has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. 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.

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.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

215 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
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

39 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2024

Dr. U was very thourough in his explanation of test results and next steps for treatment.

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2024

I felt like the doctor understood the situation and was very helpful in providing answers for my concerns.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

I started in June to get an appointment and rheumatology canceled my appointment 3 times, my appointment was then made with Dr Ungprasert who treated me very well.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Doctor was very knowledgeable

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024

Dr. U was very attentive to what I was telling him and he made sure I understood what he was saying.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024

Doctor explained in detail for upcoming treatment

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2024

Dr. Ungprasert is kind and knowledgeable. He provides exceptional care. I am grateful to have him for my doctor.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024

Over all very nice doctor

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

Not only did Dr. Tom listen to me, he asked me questions to make sure he understood. I felt heard and seen.

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024

He was an amazing doctor!

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

Dr. Unprasert is a very caring doctor!

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024

Dr. U listened and involved me in the discussion of medication selection. He also followed up. Shortly after our zoom with next step in treatment plan.

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024

Test results weren't available yet so there was little to discuss. Dr did follow up on my chart once results were available

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024

Doctor truly listened to my concerns and made sure that I understood my treatment plan!!

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

Doctor was very concerned with my issue and very caring

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2024

Dr Ungprasert is always very knowledgeable and focused. He also has an excellent bedside manner and makes the patient feel at ease.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Gave in depth explanation of how my medications were working and a timeframe as to when to expect to know if it is the right medication for me. He is courteous, happy, and a delight to be around. He gives me hope about the future! He is a brilliant doctor. I am so appreciative to have him on my team caring for me.

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024

Very educated and kind. I felt for first time in ten years that a Dr finally listened

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Dr. Ungprasert is always very kind, he explains in detail the treatment and plan.

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

Did not listen to my concerns. I had skin rash, blood work, before coming to see him. He did nothing to progress the treatment or further the diagnosis. I now wait 2 to 3 months for what? Just get no better and do not understand what is happening to me. I need a doctor offering more tests for my concern, like lung and heart issues for what I am feeling.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

Dr j seen was the best

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Dr specialist has helped me so much and he's been there every step of the way

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

I have had a few rheumatologist and I knew instantly that Dr Ungorasert was the right one.He is sincere, personal, determined and knowledgeable. He explains everything in detail and answers all my questions. He is amazing!!

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

Dr Ungprasert is outstanding! Listened carefully, asked specific questions based on my answers. I felt like he understood the problem

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

Dr . Ungprasert is excellent and caring.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024

The appointment was very well organized by Dr. Ungprasert

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024

Everything was good, but the doctor spent only about 5 minutes with me in the room.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024

Dr. Ungprasert was absolutely wonderful! His examination was very thorough! He listened very well to all of my concerns. I feel extremely fortunate that I got an appointment with such a skilled and compassionate physician!

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024

Dr. Umpersert really listened to my answers to his questions. He answered my questions clearly & completely. Very friendly. I feel confident under his care.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024

Dr. Ungprasert Is engaging and concerned that we got the care we needed.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Ungprasert are a pleasure to work with. Best medical experience as far as ease, communication and follow up.

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024

Dr. Ungprasert is a very kind, caring, and effective doctor in his specialty. The medication he prescribed for me worked much better than those prescribed by my previous rheumatologist.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

This doctor was great. He was calm and reassuring and seemed to care about my well being.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

Doctor was very thorough and seemed to genuinely care for me

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

My Dr is the most outstanding!

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

Dr. Unprasert is patient and kind, he is very smart and an excellent doctor

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024

He sat nearby, spoke directly to me, explained and says he would notify me of results when they would be available , which he did. He treated me with respect and kindness , and was not fixated on the computer to chart the visit like some physicians are .

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Dr. U was very good! It was obvious that he cared about me and my condition. He asked me questions and listened to what I had to say. The time I spent with the doctor was worth wading through the check in process with the other two women.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024

I have seen improvements in my situation since I have been seeing my doctor

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