Soumya Chatterjee, MD, MS
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5632
- Desk:
- 216.444.9945
- Fax:
- 216.636.7871
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 (Pseudo Gout)
- Churg-Strauss Syndrome
- Connective Tissue Diseases
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Cryoglobulinemia
- Dermatomyositis
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Tendinosis
- Tendonitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Trigger Finger
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View All PlansAbout Soumya Chatterjee, MD, MS
Dr. Soumya Chatterjee, MD, MS, FRCP(UK), FACP, FACR is a Staff Physician in the Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. He is also a Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. He is board-certified in rheumatology and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Rheumatology, and the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom. Dr. Chatterjee joined the medical staff in the Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases at the Cleveland Clinic in 2004, following a faculty appointment at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Chatterjee brings with him extensive clinical experience in rheumatology and internal medicine. After his undergraduate and postgraduate medical training in India, he had further postgraduate training in internal medicine in the United Kingdom. His former training in rheumatology was also in the United Kingdom, where he completed 3 years of rheumatology fellowship training after obtaining Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 1993. His training in the US was at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan where he completed an internal medicine residency, chief residency in internal medicine, and then his second fellowship in rheumatology. In 2003, he also obtained a Master of Science degree in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis from the School of Public Health of the University of Michigan. Dr. Chatterjee is a general rheumatologist who sees patients with complex, multisystem rheumatologic conditions. He takes care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and myositis. His special interest is in scleroderma (systemic sclerosis). In 2005, the Cleveland Clinic Scleroderma Program was established under his leadership, and he has been involved in several research projects in scleroderma. He also participates in a weekly rheumatology-pulmonary combined clinic where patients with various autoimmune rheumatologic diseases (such as scleroderma, lupus, polymyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.) who have pulmonary complications (interstitial lung disease or pulmonary hypertension) are evaluated and managed, in conjunction with two pulmonologists. Dr. Chatterjee enjoys and spends considerable time teaching and mentoring internal medicine residents and rheumatology fellows. He was awarded 'Teacher of the Year' by the Cleveland Clinic rheumatology fellows in 2006, 2010, 2017, and 2022.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2004
Education & Fellowships
Graduate School - University of Michigan School of Public Health
Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis
Ann Arbor,
MI USA
2003
Fellowship - Wayne State University School of Medicine
Rheumatology
Detroit,
MI USA
2001
Residency - Wayne State University School of Medicine
Internal Medicine
Detroit,
MI USA
1999
Fellowship - Northern and Yorkshire Region Health Authority, United Kingdom
Rotating
1996
Medical Education - Calcutta Medical College
Kolkata, West Bengal,
India
1990
Residency - Calcutta Medical College
Internal Medicine
Kolkata, West Bengal,
India
1987
Internship - Calcutta Medical College
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kolkata, West Bengal,
India
1985
Medical Education - Reference Source
Additional Training
- Master of Science, Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis, University of Michigan, School of Public Health
Professional Highlights
- Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases, Cleveland Clinic, 2006, 2010, 2017, 2022
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Specialty Interests
Scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, myositis
Awards & Honors
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of the U.K.
- Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology
- Received the Bruce Hubbard Stewart Award for Humanistic Medicine in 2018.
Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- American College of Rheumatology
- Arthritis Foundation
- Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom
- Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium
Research & Publications
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212 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 | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
41 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024
Provider listened and allowed me to describe my symptoms as well as asking questions and doing a through exam
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024
Amazing Doctor !! He was not only attentive but explained, questioned & was very interested! I have had several health issues & Dr. Chetterjee goes above & beyond! Thank you to him & his staff!
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024
Dr Chatterjee always is kind and listens well. He makes good suggestions that will help me.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024
Dr C is always wonderful. He cares about me.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024
Dr. Chatterjee was friendly, professional and offered good medical advice
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
Dr. Chattjeer listens he's kind and I feel comfortable talking to him
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
First Doctor I-have had at the Clinic that cared to look at my concerns, fullly read my chart and make a heartfelt response.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
Been coming to Dr. Chattergee for many years. Fly infrom Nashville to see him. He hAas made the quality of my life better
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023
Best doctor in my 67 years of seeingdoctors
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023
Dr Chatterjee is one of the best physicians I have ever received treatment from. However, due to his many responsibilities at CC, it is difficult at times to schedule a visit with him.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023
My two visits to date with Dr Chatterjee were excellent. His teaching skills, questions, and Rheumatology training and current treatment knowledge make each visit well worth my trip to CC.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
Dr. Chatterjee is amazing! When I first came to him in 2009, I was very sick with multiple u explained waxing and waning symptoms. He always listens to me and we work together to develop a treatment plan so I can feel my best.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
Love Dr Chatterjee
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
Only my 2nd time seeing him and he was ver encouraging and came up with solutions that will be important in my health moving forward
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023
Dr Chatterjee is the most thorough doctor I have ever seen. He is concerned about every aspect of you. Also he is pleasant.
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
Dr Chaterjee is the most thorough, compassionate, and respectful Dr I have Ever had. He is an amazing Dr and I hope He doesn't retire for a very long time
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023
There should be an VERY EXCELLENT button .Dr.. Chatterjee is very knowledgeable and cares about my well being. He's a great listener. He's an excellent doctor.
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023
I was very impressed that Dr. Chatterjee was able to get me in so quickly.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2023
Dr. Chatterjee is very knowledgeable but extremely busy all the time. If seems that he has less time to fully discuss options than some of my other physicians.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023
He's been my physician for 19 years and I wouldn't trade him for anything.
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2023
It took almost 4 months for me to get into see Dr. Chatterjee. I understand how busy everyone is, but it is frustrating when you are feeling unwell.
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2023
My doctor is very knowledgeable and privides me with all relevant information related to my health condition.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2023
Dr. Chatterjee is an excellant doctor. Because he is so knowledgable about my disease, it makes me feel so much more calm and prepared for whatever the next stage will bring.
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023
Great Doctor
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
Dr. Chatterjee addressed issues my GP did not. He made recommendations to help me.
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2023
Dr. Chatterjee always provides a high degree of concern with the patient and listens intently to issues identified. He is very good at looping in other physicians to ensure they are aware of planned way ahead to ensure no issues with others course of treatment.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2023
*Dr. Chatterjee was knowledgeable about my rare disease & easily conveyed the information to me. I especially appreciated the kindness & compassion he showed me. My anxiety level dropped from knowing I'm at the right place to treat my disease!
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023
Dr. Chatterjee and his team did an awesome job. I am completely satisfied with his services.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023
I've been seeing dr chatterjee for RA for almost 14 yrs. He is the kindest most caring and knowledgeable physician I've ever had the privilege of caring for me. Always professional with a marvelous sense of humor. There is no one like him!
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2023
Dr. Chatterjee is a very caring doctor. He always shows concern for my overall wellbeing as well as my medical conditions. He takes the time to explain his proposed treatment plans and possible side effects. He takes time to listen to your questions and concerns.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023
Dr. Chatterjee always explains everything to both the patient and resident in an upbeat and informative manner. I feel lucky to have him as my rheumatologist.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023
MD is highly skilled and knowledgeable in his field. He treats patients with the utmost respect and care knowing this disease is rare, painful and downright awful. His courtesy towards his patients and concern for their well being is that of the highest regard.
Reviewed on May 23, 2023
Wonderful office visit with Dr. Chatterjee.
Reviewed on May 23, 2023
Dr Chatterjee listens, explains options in my care. Educates me and makes me an active participant in my care. Follows up either from him or his staff with any questions or concerns in a timely manner
Reviewed on May 9, 2023
Dr. Chatterjee is the best he listens and explains everything he is very patient with you and makes sure you understand what he is doing and why, I love this doctor he is great.
Reviewed on May 9, 2023
Dr Chatterjee is an extremely thorough and caring physician. He is wonderful.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2023
We Love Dr Chatterjee he is the absolute best!
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023
Great Dr & Staff
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023
Dr. Chatterjee is an outstanding doctor! He goes above and beyond the call of duty. He is extremely knowledgeable, kind and thorough. He takes the time to listen and is very caring and compassionate. I'm very grateful to have him as my doctor. He's amazing!
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023
Overall a very good experience, particularly with Dr Chatterjee. The notes prepared by the scribe had some inaccuracies and could have been written up more clearly.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
Dr. Chatterjee is a truly caring doctor. Always very informative also.