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Department Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English, Hindi
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.7000
Desk:
216.444.9340
Fax:
216.445.5477
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Clinical Trials
  • Colonoscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Liver Transplant Medical Management
  • Medical Weight Management
View all 6 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Cirrhosis
  • Hepatitis
  • Hepatobiliary Disease
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Metabolic Complications of Obesity
  • Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
  • Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
  • Obesity and Chronic Disease
  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
  • Wilson Disease
View all 13 Specialties +
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Biography

About Sobia Laique, MD

Dr. Sobia Laique is a Staff Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. After graduating from Aga Khan University in Pakistan she completed her residency in Internal Medicine. She then pursued fellowships in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, respectively.

Dr. Laique's clinical and academic interests focus on the care of patients with metabolic complications of obesity, particularly Metabolic dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD, formerly NAFLD), MASH-related cirrhosis, and post-transplant cardiometabolic complications. She co-founded the Cleveland Clinic's MASLD Task Force. This initiative fosters collaboration across specialties, including endocrinology, primary care, bariatric surgery, and transplant surgery, to develop best practices and research focused on improving screening, management, and patient outcomes for MASLD and associated comorbidities. 

Through her clinical expertise and commitment to collaborative research, Dr. Laique aims to play a vital role in advancing the care of patients with complex liver conditions.
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2022

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Transplant Hepatology
Cleveland, OH United States
2022

Fellowship - Mayo Clinic
Gastroenterology
Phoenix, AZ
2021

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH
2018

Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH United States
2016

Medical Education - Aga Khan University
karachi, Pakistan
2013

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology
  • Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Specialty Interests

Metabolic complications of obesity, Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, previously referred to as NAFLD), MASH, Liver Cirrhosis

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 3/22/2024, Dr. Laique 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.

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

111 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
4.7 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Listens 4.6
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.7
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.7

15 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024

Dr. Sobia Laique is very nice and always explains my question in detail.

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

She has always been courteous, professional, prompt and ready and patient enough to answer any and all of my not so intelligent questions. Thank you.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024

First morning appointment. Appeared as doc did not want to be there ..heard her complain to staff about being called in. She did not discuss a treatment plan nor address my right quadrant pain. Dismissing it stating that the liver does not produce pain. My Pain is real. She was very dismissive of my symptoms. Sending us back to GP to have further testing without any check If could b done at C clinic. This was not doctor I requested as we were very interested in study involving potential surgical removal of fibrosis areas to facilitate recovery of liver functionality. Not happy at all. No blood test only a Fiber scan

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024

Yes, I felt she was very thourough and did a good job of explaining things

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024

My visit with Dr. Laique was wonderful. She was thorough in her explanations of the concerns that initiated my referral to her, as well as the proposed treatment plan. She listened to my own concerns and answered all my questions. I felt as though I had a role in the decision making process for next steps, which increased my level of trust and rapport.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024

She was amazing & thoroughly explained everything. I loved her!

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024

She was very professional and explained the information well.

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024

Dr Sobia Laique is amazing. I've been in her care for over a year and she has helped my quality of life improve by leaps and bounds

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024

The entire team in Hepatology is amazing. They work with me in all capacities if I need something or have a question. Dr Laique and team use mychart and call me - I always feel connected

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

She came in late because she said she was going over my information. Shouldn't she have done that before I even showed up for my appointment? Believe it or not my time is valuable also!

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

Would recommend provider to anyone seeking healthcare. Awesome left there knowing all I needed

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024

Referred 4 friends to this practice absolutely wonderful doctor. Took her time I never felt rushed cared about me and my issues

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

We are grateful for the expertise, knowledge and compassion Dr. Laique shared with us; we look forward to the expert care!

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

Dr Laique has helped my liver issues she is very accessible

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023

Brilliant caring doctor!!!

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