Rula Hajj-Ali, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5632
- Desk:
- 216.444.9643
- Fax:
- 216.636.7260
Additional Locations
Cerebrovascular Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5632
- Desk:
- 216.444.9643
- Fax:
- 216.636.7260
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
- Pericardial Diseases Center
- 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
- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA)
- Facet Joint Syndrome
- 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
- 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
- Painful Joints
- Palindromic Rheumatism
- Panuveitis
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Reactive Arthritis
- Relapsing Polychondritis
- Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease
- Rheumatoid Vasculitis
- 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
- Uveitis
- Vasculitis
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View All PlansAbout Rula Hajj-Ali, MD
Rula Hajj-Ali, MD is a Staff Physician at the Center for Vasculitis Care and Research at Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases. Dr. Hajj-Ali is a Professor at the Cleveland Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University . She has been on staff in that department at the Cleveland Clinic since 2002. She is board-certified in internal medicine and Rheumatology. She is the Vice Chair for Quality and Safety and the Associate Director for the Center for Vasculitis Care and Research.
Dr. Hajj-Ali is a graduate of the American University of Beirut medical school in Lebanon. She performed her internal medicine training at the American University of Beirut, Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester NY and the Cleveland Clinic, followed by fellowship in rheumatic and immunologic disease at the American University of Beirut and the Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Hajj-Ali has a particular interest in systemic inflammatory disease and vascular inflammatory disease including vasculitides, primary central nervous system(CNS) vasculitis and inflammatory eye disease . Her research interests include central nervous system vasculitis, giant cell arteritis, Behçet’s Disease and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis ( Wegener Granulomatosis). Dr. Hajj-Ali directs the multidisciplinary CNS vasculitis Clinic which is highly qualified multidisciplinary clinic that evaluate and treat patients with suspected CNS vasculitis , a tremendously challenging disease.
Dr. Hajj-Ali holds the alpha omega alpha honor and was elected as “America’s Top Physicians “and received the Cleveland Society of Rheumatology Best Fellow award, and the Clinical Research Award from the American Heart Association. She has been awarded the “Teacher of the Year award “in recognition to her excellence and dedication to the education of the fellows, residents and medical students.
Dr. Hajj-Ali has presented her research findings at various national and international scientific meetings. Her work in CNS vasculitis has been published in leading professional and scientific journals. She is the author of multiple chapters in major books for the topic of CNS vasculitis
Dr. Hajj-Ali is a member of numerous societies including the American College of Rheumatology and American College of Physicians. She is currently a consultant for the Vasculitis Foundation. She has served on the planning committee for the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting. Dr. Hajj-ali has lectured nationally and internationally on the subjects of Vasculitis, CNS vasculitis and inflammatory eye diseases.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2004
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2002
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Rheumatic & Immunologic Disease
Cleveland,
OH United States
2001
Residency - American University of Beirut
Beirut,
Lebanon
1999
Fellowship - American University of Beirut
Rheumatology
Beirut,
Lebanon
1998
Residency - American University of Beirut
Rheumatology
Beirut,
Lebanon
1996
Internship - Strong Memorial Hospital of The University of Rochester
Internal Medicine
Rochester,
NY
1994
Medical Education - American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
New York,
NY
1993
Undergraduate - American University of Beirut
Beirut,
Lebanon
1989
Additional Training
- Fellowship in Rheumatology at the American University of Beirut
Professional Highlights
- Direct the Multidisciplinary Central Nervous System Vasculitis Clinic and the Inflammatory Eye Disease Clinic
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Specialty Interests
Vasculitis, uveitis, central nervous system vasculitis, systemic inflammatory diseases
Awards & Honors
- Alpha Honor, Alpha Omega, 1998
- Aadel Askari Memorial Award, Arthritis Foundation, 2002
- Who’s Who in America, 2007
- American’s Top Physicians, 2007
- Clinical Research Award, American Heart Association, 2008
- Teacher of the Year Award 2014-2015<
- Top Rheumatologist Award
Memberships
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians
- Member of the American College of Rheumatology
- Consultant for the Vasculitis Foundation
Research & Publications
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159 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
29 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Hajj-Ali was outstanding in all the questions of this survey so far.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025
Dr. Hajj-Ali is the example of the quintessential healthcare provider in every quality aspect of what Cleveland Clinic hopes to achieve for all of its patients and clinicians. She is the ideal for all of it in terms patient care engagement.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025
The doctor is great - an expert who explains everything so well!
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025
I am blessed with the best care and doctors
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025
It's always the best, care care, staff, doctors, drivers for vans, just always the best!
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
Dr Rula Hajj Ali is the absolute best. She treats me with respect and is very concerned about my GCA.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2025
Dr. Hajj-Ali is very knowledgable and is very professional, friendly and kind.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025
Doctors willing to schedule appointments to help with the distance I have travel.The keep me updated with results, and contact me with any changes.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2025
Dr. Rajj-Ali is a wonderful and caring physician that has helped me tremendously with both my PMR and GCA. She has recommended other physicians for me to work with and that has also been a tremendous success in improving my health.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025
Dr Hajj Ali is simply exceptional.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024
Excellent care provider in all aspects concerned.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2024
I recommend my physician all the time! She is very thorough, understanding snd compassionate. And she does a great job understanding my auto immune disease.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024
I can't say enough nice things about Dr. Hajj Ali. She cares about her patients. She understands my health, my needs and is considerate in my well-being. She is an excellent provider, and I feel fortunate to have her as my provider.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024
Again, I believe Dr. R. Hajj Ali guides the staff and sets a good example as to how to treat the patient with respect and professionalism.
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
She has always been quick to respond to questions and work us in. She's absolutely one of the best providers we have there.
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
She's always on time.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024
Dr. Hajj- Ali is by far, one of the most compassionate, dedicated and posses extraordinary medical expertise. It would be a blessing for anyone to have the privilege of being treated by her.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
Appointment was schedule months in advance and Doctor is always great about answering addressing any of my concerns through my chart.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
This doctor is very easy to talk to and certainly seems to care very much about my health and my concerns.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
This office, doctor, and all her staff that I have had the pleasure of talking to have all been nothing short of amazing to me. Always make me feel like I am in good caring hands.
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024
Never had any problem with doctor or staff
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024
Appointment Felt very dismissive and concerns to my constant pain were just dismissed as fibromyalgia. Seen Dr less than 10 minutes.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024
Extraordinary attention to patient's concerns. Dr. Ali is taking all the needed time to listen and answering my questions. She coordinates her care with my other doctors. She even spends her time to schedule my appointments with doctors she refers me to. Dr. Ali is the doctor who really cares about her patients.
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024
Upon arrival at Cleveland Clinic, Rheumatology, found out my first appointment was cancelled. Since traveling from Erie, PA, not enough notification was given regarding the cancellation. Dr. Rula Hajj-Ali took over and met with me for my initial visit.
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024
I feel very lucky to be a patient of Dr. Rujj Ali. Dr. Rujj Ali is very thorough and has ensured that all aspects of my care is taken care of.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
Dr Hajj-Ali has always been compassionate and sensitive. I always leave her office, knowing that "no stone will be left unturned" As her approach is very thorough. I can't say enough about how much we appreciate her expertise and her demeanor and thoughtfulness.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
Dr Hajj Ali is a caring, compassionate and very knowledgeable physician. She is the reason that I am still here, and my wife and I both love her for her manner and special attention that she gives her patients.
Reviewed on May 10, 2024
Dr. Rula Hajj-Ali is a gem. The Cleveland Clinic is lucky to have her. She is extremely knowledgeable with her respective fields and I feel confident in the treatment she provides. I enjoy seeing her for my appointments and feel she actually cares about her patients. Thank you Dr. Hajj-Ali!
Reviewed on May 2, 2024
Doctor Hazz Ali is a very compassionate and caring doctor .