Elizabeth Kirchner, DNP
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5632
- Desk:
- 216.445.7280
- Fax:
- 216.636.7604
Additional Locations
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
- Immunology
- 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
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Treat
- Rheumatology
- 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
- 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
- Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis
- Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tendinosis
- Tendonitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Trigger Finger
- Vasculitis
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View All PlansAbout Elizabeth Kirchner, DNP
Dr. Betsy Kirchner is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She earned her undergraduate degree in English Literature and Medieval Studies from Ohio Wesleyan University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Case Western Reserve University. She completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at The Ohio State University in 2020.
Betsy has worked at the Cleveland Clinic since 2000 in the Immunology department. She provides care for patients with HIV, rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, lupus, and psoriatic arthritis as well as other autoimmune inflammatory diseases.
She is board-certified in Rheumatology Nursing and is co-President of the Rheumatology Advanced Practice Providers (RhAPP). Betsy has published several articles and book chapters and has spoken at select national and international meetings. Her work-related areas of interest include vaccines and the effects of nutrition, activity and stress on autoimmune disease.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2004
Education & Fellowships
Graduate School - The Ohio State University
Columbus,
OH
2020
Graduate School - Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner
Cleveland,
OH
2000
Undergraduate - Ohio Wesleyan University
English
Delaware,
OH
1992
Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Interests
adult and pediatric immunodeficiency states/autoimmune diseases
229 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
32 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 6, 2025
Thus is a wonderful provider she is very experienced and explains things in detail. Listens and answers questions without rushing.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025
I love seeing Betsy! I feel so seen and valued, and I have always felt really good about her level of care.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025
My husband had seen Elizabeth a few years ago and she really took the time to listen to him so I knew I wanted to see her. She did the same with me and I wanted to give her a hug! She's just a wonderful person with a very caring heart!
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025
Great Doctor, feel confident in her decisions
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025
Betsy is the best she has been treating me for some time and I would not want anyone else.she listens understands and cares.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025
Becky was very open with our conversation and explained in detail the results of my tests. She also explained in detail how I go from here. She ordered necessary tests and explained why. I am happy to have her on my medical team!
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025
Dr Kirchner is a breath of fresh air. She never made me feel rushed and she took the time to listen to me . A unique experience these days. I am comforted knowing I am in her care !
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2025
I was STUNNED by this wonderful Nurse Practitioner. I rate her a 100!
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2025
My care provider was a NP who was excellent. She put my mind at ease by being patient and kind to me. The NP thoroughly explained my situation and everything I needed to do.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2025
The provider always is empathetic towards what I am feeling and really listens.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025
Elizabeth spent a lot of time explaining all my questions. She went into great detail and I appreciated all she did for me.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2025
Wonderful visit, she listened and had good suggestions.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2025
CNP Kirchener is fantastic.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2025
Like my doctor, Cleveland Clinic is worth the wait. It's not easy to get in, but the care is top tier.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2024
I always receive excellent care fromBetsy. She listens, explains and always has good suggestions. She genuinely cares for her patients.
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024
Excellent Service Dr.Kirchner
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024
Excellent experience! I adore Betsy. She's such a kind and caring person. She always listens carefully to all of my concerns, which I so appreciate. I could see someone closer to where I live, but I'll always go the extra distance to see her. The telehealth appointment was even more convenient and worked out great!
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024
Dr Kirchner seems like an excellent Rheumatologist.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
Betsy is fantastic! Always thorough taking her time to answer my questions
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024
Betsy is always so professional and knowledgeable. She is so easy to talk to and always answers all of my questions. I never feel rushed when I visit her - she makes me feel totally at ease. It is a pleasure to see her each time.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
Betsy is an amazing clinician. She Is caring and understanding. She listens to all concerns and recommends a care plan to meet me where I am. She is an outstanding professional and I appreciate her and her time immensely.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024
Excellent care from Dr kirshner
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
She is the best! So blessed to be her patient. She spends lots of time with you and is a great listener. Thank you!
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
I like Elizabeth Kirchner. She was very helpful.
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024
Provider was very professional and knowledgeable. She listened to my concerns and gave me an acceptable POC. Exceptional asset to the clinic.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024
Very appreciative of the time, concern and compassion Elizabeth gives. She's wonderful!
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024
Let me tell you - Elizabeth Kitchener is a GEM! The visit was so thorough and the ease with which she connected with me was amazing.
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024
Elizabeth is wonderful. She listens very carefully, has a wonderful sense of humor, and is very interested in hearing what I have to say about my health.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2024
This was my first time meeting Elizabeth and I was very impressed. She cared about me in a holistic approach...the elderly man, the patient and the customer. None of my questions were left unanswered or answers not clear to me. I enjoyed the visit very much.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024
Betsy was present and listened to me! She was thorough and thoughtful in her questions and advisement.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024
Despite not being seen by my rheumatologist, I was more than satisfied with the knowledge and care provided by Elizabeth Kirchner during my visit. She was very thorough and answered all of my questions. She also provided direction for follow-up tests.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024
My only concern is the difficulty/delay in rescheduling appointments when my physicians are unavailable. I make appointments well in advance, but when cancellations take place it seems I have had to wait for weeks or months to be rescheduled. This has happened three times in the past two years.