M. Elaine Husni, MD, MPH
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5632
- Desk:
- 216.445.1853
- Fax:
- 216.636.5280
Additional Locations
Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5632
- Desk:
- 216.445.1853
- Fax:
- 216.636.5280
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
- 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
- Iritis
- Joint Pain
- Knee Joint Disorders
- Knee Pain
- Ligament Strains
- Ligament Tears
- Lupus
- Lupus Anticoagulant
- Lupus Nephritis
- Metabolic Bone Disease
- Metabolic Diseases
- Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)
- Muscle Aches/Pain
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Impairments
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myositis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the Hips in the Elderly
- Osteoarthritis of the Knees in the Elderly
- Osteonecrosis
- 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
- Scars
- 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 M. Elaine Husni, MD, MPH
M. Elaine Husni, MD, MPH, is Vice Chair of Rheumatology and Director, Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Center. She is a Staff Physician in the Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Husni is also an Assistant Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Husni joined the Clinic in 2005 following a faculty appointment at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital. She completed her internship and residency at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital at Harvard Medical School, and she trained in Rheumatology at the Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Husni received her MD and MPH degrees at Boston University School of Medicine.
Dr. Husni's research interests include examining health outcomes of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis, specifically in the area of cardiovascular disease. She is the current recipient of the Clinical Investigator Award by the American College of Rheumatology for this work. She is involved in a number of rheumatology clinical trials at Cleveland Clinic and serves on the Executive Committee of the PRECISION trial.
She also has a research focus on orthopaedic outcomes with a specific research interest in the use of clinical pathways in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty. She is a past recipient of the Physician Scientist Development Award by the American College of Rheumatology for this research. She is currently Director of Musculoskeletal Outcomes research and the fellow's research committee for the Rheumatology Department. She is currently on the medical and scientific committee for the Arthritis Foundation of the Northeastern Ohio Chapter. She is also on the medical board of the Arthritis Foundation and the National Psoriasis Foundation Dr. Husni has had the opportunity to mentor both rheumatology and orthopedic research trainees and this has been one of her most rewarding experiences.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2005
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Brigham & Women's Hospital
Rheumatology
Boston,
MA
2003
Residency - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School
Internal Medicine
Boston,
MA
1999
Internship - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School
Internal Medicine
Boston,
MA
1997
Medical Education - Boston University School of Medicine
Boston,
MA
1996
Graduate School - Boston University School of Medicine
Boston,
MA
1996
Undergraduate - Boston College
Psychology
Chestnut Hill,
MA
1990
Additional Training
- Masters in Public Health with a concentration in health outcomes research/health services research
Professional Highlights
- Director, Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Treatment Center
- Director, Clinical Outcomes Research
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Specialty Interests
Osteoarthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Joint pain, use of complementary and alternative medicine for arthritis and health outcomes research
Awards & Honors
- Physician Scientist Development Award
- Clinical Investigator Award
- Faculty award for excellence in teaching - Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Memberships
- American College of Rheumatology
Research & Publications
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As of 9/18/2024, Dr. Husni 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.
Donation of Financial Interest. Dr. Husni has consulted for, received compensation for serving as a fiduciary from, or received royalties from the following companies but instructed them to donate all compensation to not-for-profit causes or to the Cleveland Clinic to support research and education:
- AbbVie, Inc.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
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64 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Explains | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
22 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 7, 2025
Dr is great I highly recommend her to anyone who would need her line
Reviewed on May 1, 2025
Dr. Husain is a most professional practitioner. She listened to all my concerns and answered them in a way that I could understand and be aware of what the challenges I could have. She relieved my anxiety about concerns about my osteoarthritis.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025
Dr Husni is a very professional, knowledgeable and kind doctor. I have seen Dr Husni for many years and tell all my friends and family that if you ever need a Rheumatologist, she is the best!
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025
She is incredible.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025
So grateful for Dr Husni and her thoroughness and the way she checks to be sure we are understanding each other. Thank you!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2024
Dr Husni is an exceptional physician. She takes her time to ensure I am understanding what she is communicating. I highly recommend her!!!
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2024
Excellent first "introductory" appointment with Dr Husni!
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024
Dr Husni is incredible. She is excellent for her field and overall a great doctor w vast experience, a sympathetic ear and a strong practical, problem solving perspective. She is the type of physician that earns the CCF its excellent reputation
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
Dr Husni was kind enough to see me early so I could get going home earlier.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024
Dr. Husni is an excellent and caring doctor who wants to explore all options to help you.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
I recommend Dr. Husni to all my friends who have RA. She is the best!
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024
Wait time for initial Dr appointment ridiculously long. Hire more doctors!!
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024
Dr. Husni, is kind and compassionate, and since I have been seeing her, I feel so much better. She really understood my pain and addressed the cause.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024
Love Dr Husni! When my husband asked "now which doctor are we going to?" His reply was "Oh good, I really like her!".
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024
Love Dr Husni and her staff!
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
Dr Husni is a class act .. A awesome health care professional !
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
New patient. Had to wait 6 months for first appointment. She is a remarkable physician.
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024
Dr. Husni is the best! She is very caring, knowledgeable, and compassionate. She takes her time and listens to me. She has changed my life.
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024
Dr. Husni is always very thorough and caring.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024
Had no opening for doctor in 6 mo.
Reviewed on May 21, 2024
Dr Husni is the best!
Reviewed on May 16, 2024
The Doctor was Thorough and very professional.