Payal Soni, MD
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Treatment & Services
- Occipital Nerve Block
- Trigger Point Injection
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Chronic Headaches
- Concussion
- Headaches
- Menstrual migraines
- Migraine Headaches
- Occipital Headache
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Payal Soni MD is a Staff Physician in the Department of Neurology, Center for Neurologic Restoration, Headache and Facial Pain Section at Cleveland Clinic. She is the Medical Director of the Trigeminal Neuralgia service line. She is board certified in Neurology and Headache Medicine.
She received her BS in Biomedical Sciences at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Florida Morsani School of Medicine in Tampa, FL. She completed her residency and fellowship training at Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Soni specializes in caring for patients with headache and facial pain disorders. She also performs procedures including onabotulinum toxin injections and nerve blocks to treat certain pain conditions. Dr. Soni is passionate about improving the quality of life of patients suffering with chronic pain conditions through medication management and lifestyle modification. Her clinical interests include trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial neuralgias, migraine, and concussion.
She is member of the American Headache Society and the American Academy of Neurology. She also serves as Associate Program Director for the Neurology Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2020
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic Headache Medicine Fellowship
Headache Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2020
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2019
Medical Education - University of South Florida College of Medicine
Tampa,
FL USA
2015
Undergraduate - University of South Florida
Tampa,
FL USA
2012
Certifications
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Research & Publications
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As of 1/27/2023, Dr. Soni 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. Soni receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- AbbVie, Inc.
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42 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 | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
22 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023
Dr.Soni is an excellent physician and I would definitely recommend her.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2023
Dr. Soni has been very thorough and responsive to our Trigeminal Neuralgia diagnosis. Our condition is very frustrating and mysterious to address the symptoms. We have had 1 visit in her office and 2 video visits. I would love to say "all is well" but we will hope for future success.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2023
I booked an appointment in October and was told that Dr Soni wasn't available until late January. The person who scheduled my appointment was not very positive. I wish they had been more encouraging about trying to find cancellations so I could be seen sooner.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022
She was amazing. She understood the severity of the situation and got my mom in the hospital on Monday. She called me back in an hour and 20 minutes to express the concern she had and that on a holiday weekend she was moving forward with major care after consulting her team. Amazing.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2022
I received excellent care from Dr. Soni during this visit..
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2022
First visit with Dr. Soni. Excellent!
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2022
We are in such a difficult situation with trigeminal neuralgia. Dr. Soni is helping us.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2022
Always shown great respect by Dr. Always listens to me and explains everything to me.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2022
The Visit was Great. I would recommend this Dr to everyone.. I feel like I'm getting my life back finally. She listens to what I say and Itrust her.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2022
One of the best providers I've had
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2022
She listened to me and my concerns. She was actually interested in helping me cure my headache and migraine pain. I would 100% recommend Dr. Soni to someone else.
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2022
Dr. Soni is wonderful! I have had great treatment from everyone I have worked with in the neurological center!
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2022
Dr Soni is truly one of the greatest doctors I've met. She was incredible. She treated me with respect and explained everything to me in a way that felt like we were moving forward together. She is super knowledgeable. I really appreciated her candor and honesty as well with my questions.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2022
Dr, Soni is very compassionate and caring. She was very focused on my concerns. Dr.Sonl offered a follow up plan to aid me with my medical concerns
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2022
Dr. Soni is not only smart, but empathetic and willing to help. I am very lucky to have found her as a Dr.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2022
Absolutely amazing, great doctor
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2022
Dr. Soni is the best headache specialist that has ever treated me!
Reviewed on May 31, 2022
Dr. Soni and her entire team are polite, caring, responsive, and very professional. Yes, I recommend them!,
Reviewed on May 12, 2022
Dr. Soni seems to care and is very thorough. I'm never rushed.
Reviewed on May 11, 2022
Dr. Soni was very knowledgeable and explained my condition and possible med options very well. I was pleased with the level of detail she presented. She answered all my questions and followed up with a message reviewing our discussion and providing information and next steps.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2022
This was my first visit with Dr. Soni. All I can say that ii was EXCEPTIONAL ! She is very caring, kind and was very gentle with my Botox treatment. I have encountered many doctors at the clinic and by Fay, she is the best and look forward to a continued relationship with her.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2022
Dr. Soni took the time to listen to my symptoms and was great.