Ronald Sobecks, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6833
- Desk:
- 216.445.4626
- Fax:
- 216.444.9464
Additional Locations
Taussig Cancer Institute
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6833
- Desk:
- 216.445.4626
- Fax:
- 216.444.9464
Transplantation Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6833
- Desk:
- 216.445.4626
- Fax:
- 216.444.9464
Treatment & Services
- Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- BMT (Bone Marrow Transplantation)
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Cancer Center
- CAR T-Cell Therapy
- Chemotherapy
- General Hematology
- Hematology
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Stem Cell Therapy
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Aplastic Anemia
- Cancer
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
- Graft Versus Host Disease
- Hairy Cell Leukemia
- Hematologic Malignancies
- Leukemia
- Leukopenia
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplasia
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
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View All PlansAbout Ronald Sobecks, MD
Ronald M. Sobecks, MD, is a Staff Physician in the Department of Hematologic Oncology and Blood Disorders, Taussig Cancer Institute, with joint appointment in the Transplantation Center in the Division of Surgery. He is also Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
In addition, Dr. Sobecks serves as Quality Improvement Officer of the Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Member and Co-Chairman of the Bone Marrow Transplant Lab Committee and Member of the Transplant Executive Committee.
Dr. Sobecks is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hematology, Diplomate of the American Board of Oncology and Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
His treatment interests are in allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation leukemias and other hematologic malignancies/diseases.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1999
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Chicago Hospitals
Hematology/Oncology (Adult)
Chicago,
IL USA
1999
Residency - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1996
Internship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1994
Medical Education - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1993
Undergraduate - Case Western Reserve University
Chemistry
Cleveland,
OH USA
1989
Professional Highlights
- Principal investigator or co-investigator of several protocols for the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research
- Principal investigator or co-investigator on many protocols regarding hematopoietic stem cell transplantation or other therapies for hematologic malignancies at Cleveland Clinic
- Research interests have included analyses of killer immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR) in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, reduced-intensity conditioning approaches for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and umbilical cord blood transplantation
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
- Internal Medicine - Hematology
- Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Leukemia, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, hematologic malignancies, drug development, clinical trials, cancer, lymphoma, myelodysplasia, multiple myeloma, myeloma
Memberships
- American Society of Hematology
- American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
- Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Southwest Oncology Group
Research & Publications
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81 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 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
11 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 6, 2022
Dr sobek is a good and kind man He takes very good care of me. Always treats me with respect and kindness is listens to me.And any concerns and issues. God bless him.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2022
First time meeting the doctor and he was well informed about my situation
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2021
Dr. Sobeck's is a great doctor, kind, honest, and very knowledgeable about my condition and listens well to my concerns, health needs and issues. Seeks out other medical team members to answer my questions and concerns. Great listener
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2021
Since I have been coming to the Cleveland Clinic in may of 2020 I have received nothing less than top notch professional care. Dr. Sobecks and his entire Staff has shown me exceptional care and compassion since my treatment began. I'm truly grateful for their level of professionalism and attention to detail. Thank you all very much.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2021
They don't get better than Dr Sobecks
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2021
I'm very happy and pleased with the respect and kindness of all my concerns and health issues. Great doctor and good listener and responds to all my concerns.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2021
Dr. Sobecks and Jamie Starn have always represented the Clinic very well. I feel like I am their only patient with the treatment I get from both of them. Since 2017, I only can give them the highest of praise with the care I receive from both of them.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2021
I've praised his abilities to other physicians I know on a professional as well a personal level
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2021
Dr. Sobecks is a true professional .. I don't want any other Dr. .... Have been seeing Dr. Sobecks since 2008
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2021
Analogy is an excellent tool for conveying understanding. Dr. Sobecks utilized the concept of gardening and battling the weeds in regards to the treatment for my Dx.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2021
I think and know that Dr. Sobecks is one of the best doctor ever!!! He is a good and kind doctor. He always willing to listen to my questions and concerns. He does a very respectful exam. He checks me out and review any mental, emotional, spiritual and physical of my health care very thorough. Not only a great and good doctor, but a nice person. I really love my team of doctors at Cleveland clinic