Carmen Gota, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5632
- Desk:
- 216.444.0564
- Fax:
- 216.636.7872
Treatment & Services
- Administration Of Injectable Medications For Osteoporosis
- Adult Rheumatology
- Arthritic Knee Conditions
- Bone Density Testing
- Clinical Trials
- Cortisone injections
- Diagnosis of Osteoporosis
- Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
- General Rheumatology
- General Rheumatology including Lupus
- 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
- Pericardial Diseases Center
- Rheumatology
- Steroid Injections
- Therapeutic Injections
- Ultrasound-guided Procedures
- Viscosupplementation
- Viscosupplementation Injections
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- EGPA (Eosinophilic granulomatosis with Polyangiitis)
- AIDS & HIV
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Arthritic Knee Problems
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
- Arthritis Of The Hip
- Arthritis Of The Knee
- Arthritis of the Thumb Base
- Arthritis of the Wrist & Hand
- 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
- Elbow Arthritis
- Familial Mediterranean Fever
- Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot & Ankle Arthritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Gout
- Gout Arthritis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangitis (Wegener’s)
- Hand and Wrist Arthritis
- Hand Pain
- Hand Problems
- Henoch Schonlein Purpura
- Hip Arthritis
- Hip Disorders
- Hip Pain
- Immunodeficiency
- Immunosuppression
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Iritis
- Joint Pain
- Knee Arthritis
- Knee Joint Disorders
- Knee Pain
- Lateral Epicondylitis/tennis Elbow
- 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 And Knees In The Elderly
- Painful Joints
- Palindromic Rheumatism
- Panuveitis
- Polumyalgia Rheumatica
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyositis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Reactive Arthritis
- Relapsing Polychondritis
- Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Treat
- Sacroilitis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleritis
- Scleroderma
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Shoulder Pain
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Spondylitis
- Spondyloarthopathy
- Spondyloarthropathies
- Spondylosis
- Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
- Systemic Lupus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Takayasu's Arteritis
- Temporal Arteritis
- Tendinosis
- Tendonitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Trigger Finger
- Vasculitis
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View All PlansAbout Carmen Gota, MD
Her clinical interests are vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, chondrocalcinosis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, Sjogren syndrome, retroperitoneal fibrosis, and fibromyalgia. She is a member of Center for Vasculitis Care and Research.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2005
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Rheumatology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2004
Residency - Lenox Hill Hospital
Internal Medicine
New York,
NY USA
2002
Medical Education - University of Medicine & Pharmacy
Targu-Mures,
Romania
1989
Additional Training
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj Napoca, Romania
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, general rheumatology
Research & Publications
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250 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | 4.5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.6 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.5 |
71 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 12, 2022
Dr. IIstened, provided feedback, explained treatment plan.
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2022
Dr Gota is the BEST! She literally SAVED my life! She always has given me the highest quality of care and respect as an individual for the duration of my care. She will be dearly missed by me.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2022
I love Dr Gota I will miss her!
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2022
Dr Gotta is amazing
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2022
I just appreciate all that Dr. Gota is helping me through.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2022
I feel Dr. Gotta was very compassionate, understand and listened to my concerns.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2022
Dr. Gota is a wonderful physician who has always been extremely professional, warm and knowledgeable. I would easily recommend her with very high endorsement!
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2022
Dr. Gota is the best doctor I have ever had!
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2021
I felt as if Dr. Gota had preconceived ideas of my problems and was not interested in asking questions or listening to what I had to say.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2021
The staff worked well together to set me up for success with a good appointment with Dr. Gota, but unfortunately, Dr. Gota was the issue.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2021
I am so delighted! I was diagnosed five years ago with GPA. And now I finally have a doctor with experience and knowledge of the disease.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2021
The receptionist who checked me out after my appointment was incredibly rude. When I told her when Dr Gota wanted to see me back she did not try to accommodate that. I ended up sending Dr Gota a message on my chart and received a call back right away and the new person was very helpful. Dr Gota wanted me back in 3 months and also changed my meds. The 1st receptionist said it would be May before I could be seen. She only offered me 7am appts and I live over an hour away.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2021
Dr Gota is knowledgable, compassionate, personable, and professional
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2021
Dr GOTA is the best! She gave me my life back and I'm forever gratefulI appreciate her so much!! I always look forward to our visits.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2021
Dr. Gota is the most compassionate doctor I have interacted with in many years.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2021
Appointment scheduled for months after call. I attribute to full schedule of doctor.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2021
This doctor always provides care info, shows concern, discusses issues, explains treatment, and emphatic. I totally feel very confident with her care.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2021
First visit. Very impressed, little wait time before seeing the doctor.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2021
Dr Gota is excellent
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2021
Had blood work done and Dr Gota was amazing on giving results next day with her advice on what to do next.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2021
Dr Gota was great
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2021
Doctor Gotta answered all my questions thoroughly.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2021
Dr. Gota is the most thorough doctor I've ever met. Upon my first appt, she went through every single part of me, my file, and talked with me more than any doctor I've ever encountered. I feel that she really cares about what happens to me.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2021
Very satisfied with Dr Gota
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2021
Dr. Gota was kind and seemed genuinely concerned. She spent quite a bit of time explaining and discussing with me (an anomaly in today's medical world). Although her opinion differed from what I had been previously told by other physicians, I appreciated her honesty and genuineness. I felt comfortable talking with her. While she decided I should be seeing a different specialist, she was still informative and allowed me ample time to ask questions and discuss.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2021
Dr. Gota showed me kindness and compassion during my appointment. She made me feel at ease and that she really cared about me as a person.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2021
I have an arthritis issue that is a problem. Dr. Gota has given me options and explained the risks.
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2021
I had another stroke 1 week after the first visit to Dr Goda. I have been informed via my PC physician of the test results from Dr Goda and scheduled to see a lung specialist. Question I have is it really necessary to do the follow up with Dr Goda and her assistant on Oct 20 at 2:00 at the health care center in Solon Ohio?
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2021
Dr Carmen Gota is wonderful! She's knowledgeable about my diagnosis, very caring on what works (& doesn't) for me and has a great "bed side" manner!! We love her!
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2021
I have never met a doctor that have no empathy, no show of emotions, didn't care about my treatment. And to see the PA and call if any issues. WHAT! SHE DIDNT FIX OR DISCUSS MY TREATMENT PLAN. She didn't explain why to all the tests I had to email her.
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2021
First appointment with Dr Gota, she was easy to talk to
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2021
Dr Gota is an excellent physician and made me feel like there is finally a plan to battle this illness.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2021
We could see the doctor but she couldn't see or hear me. We ended up doing a phone call
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2021
First Time meeting Dr. Gota was a pleasant experience. I felt very comfortable during my visit. She is easy to talk to.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2021
This was my first visit with Dr. Gota since my previous RA doctor moved. Dr. Gota did not seem interested in me as a person and was very short and seemed uncaring from the time she walked in until the time we walked out together. She negatively disagreed with me and just was not warm or helpful at all. I do not plan on seeing her again.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2021
While I would highly recommend care at CC, I would not recommend care to anyone by Dr. Gota.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2021
Saw this provider for the first time in September 2021. She asked me if I was seeing the rheumatologist fro rheumatoid arthritis? I was shocked that she would ask such a question because that is exactly what I was being seen for. Dr. Asked me if I drank alcohol frequently and then told me she was placing me on methtrexate. She also said I would have to take folic acid. No explanation as to why etc... She never explained the benefits or barriers just ordered the medication and told me to follow up with her PA in 2 months. I read about methotrexate and decided I wasn't ready to deal with such side effects and will remain on plaquenil. Not very satisfied with care or communication. :(
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2021
This appointment was the best possible outcome. My rheumatologist, Dr. Rosian left and I would not have been able to see Dr. Gota until January (which would have been very bad for my medication and blood work). However, when I called her staff responded immediately and called me the next day with a cancellation and I was able to get in that same day! As I said, "best possible outcome". I love the Solon office and did not want to look for a Rheumatologist at another location and I really liked Dr. Gota. All around It was an excellent experience. Thank you Solon staff!
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2021
I make recommendations to CCF and Dr. Gota at every opportunity
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2021
The doctor was personable, professional, and knowledgeable. She listened attentively, offered suggestions, and provided recommendations.
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2021
My appointment did not cause me unnecessary stress. I found the visit with Dr. Carmen Gota productive. I will be scheduling another appointment with her at the Solon, Ohio location.
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2021
Felt at ease considering this was the first meeting with Dr.Gota.
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2021
Wonderful doctor!!! I recommend!!
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2021
I have been Dr. Gota's patient for some dozen years. She is absolutely the finest physician I have ever dealt with. She is patient, even when I ask the same question more than once. She is prompt in responding to questions sent through MyChart. She is efficient, kind, and professional in every way. She is direct and kind. She is just extraordinary.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2021
Dr. Gota is very easy to talk to, she listens and discusses every issue!
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2021
I went into this appointment after being referred to her by my PCP. I was experiencing extreme fatigue and a few other symptoms and was concerned about lupus, which my sister was diagnosed with recently. My labs were ok but my PCP wanted to cover all the bases due to having other autoimmune issues. Very valid reason for this visit. Dr. Gota Made me feel like I was a waste of time at this appointment. Asked tons of questions and kept typing the whole time, barely looking up. I felt that she really wasn't listening to me or my concerns. I felt rushed and unheard. I will never go back to this provider.
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2021
My doctor referred me to Orthopedics but somehow I ended up with Dr Dr Gota. She's a great doctor but she couldn't help me so she referred me to a spinal doctor. I haven't heard anything about the referral so I'm basically in limbo. I'm still hurting and don't have the answers about what treatment I need and I still haven't seen any one from orthopedics.
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2021
I had an outstanding appointment with Dr. Gota. All of her staff interactions have been pleased and productive. I feel I am getting world class care with Dr. Gota.
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2021
Doctor Gota was far more concerned with the messages coming through on her Apple watch than she was about getting to the bottom of what was going on with my health. When I asked for a full panel of blood work to help determine what was going on she acted as if it was unnecessary. In the end, I'm glad I insisted as it turned out I needed to see another specialist entirely. Additionally, she neglected to properly add the necessary referrals to my record which made scheduling the 2 additional appointments I needed unnecessarily difficult. Finally I had to inquire several times over the course of two full weeks before she finally put in the referral at all. Moving forward in this process, my only comfort is in knowing I will not need to work with her again.
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2021
Dr. Gota was thorough and helpful, I am happy to be seeing her as my rheumatologist now
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2021
Dr. Gota is an outstanding physician. Her bedside manner is excellent. I not only feel like she cares for me as a patient, but as a person, as well. I have been seeing her for almost 7 years now, and I can't imagine going to anyone else. She goes above and beyond for me, in every aspect. She really cares for her patients and she wants to do everything possible to help her patients get the best treatment possible. She never gives up on me and is always willing to try new things if a medication is not working for me. She never rushes me, is always very thorough and makes me feel heard. I am so grateful to have her as my Rheumatologist.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2021
My husband has faith in Dr. Gota and the care she has been giving him over the past several years.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2021
With arthritis, I feel my husband needs to have an in office visit occasionally so Dr. Gota can see his hands, feet and how he walks. Unable to do on a video visit.
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2021
Good experience! Dr. Goya did well in explaining everything clearly.
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2021
Dr. Gota continues to provide wonderful care and advice. Thankful for her excellent service.
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2021
I always feel that Dr Gota shows real concern for my understanding of symptoms and how I can best help my condition through self care or changes to my lifestyle. She is upbeat concerning finding the right path or combinations of medications to come close to normalizing my life again. I really like her, my appointments are a joy.
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2021
It was very clear that Dr. Gota knows what she is doing. We knew where she was "heading" with her direct questions and responses. She was professional and very friendly.
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2021
I will recommend Dr. Gota to friends and family. She is so kind and has such great soft skills in her interactions and communication. She is patient with giving explanations, as well.
Reviewed on May 18, 2021
Best doctor ever - she is the only reason I come to the clinic
Reviewed on May 14, 2021
This was the best experience from my doctor I ever got she found a problem corrected it and I appreciated it because I was in so much pain and she sent me on the right track for recovery she showed that she really cared
Reviewed on May 14, 2021
This was the best experience I ever had at a doctors office especially going in with the pain that I had
Reviewed on May 13, 2021
Dr. Gota has always been a very strong support of me to address my long term health issues.
Reviewed on May 11, 2021
Dr. Gota timed our virtual visit perfectly - so that I could leave to get to the Clinic in time for my appointment for my rituximab infusion.
Reviewed on May 11, 2021
Dr. Gota ordered an x-ray of my neck, because of stiffness and slight pain. I was surprised she did not do anything about the potential hammertoe surgery I may be having by my podiatrist (perhaps she felt that was inappropriate to address).
Reviewed on May 11, 2021
I have the best rheumatologist in Dr. Gota, after going to 4 other doctors rheumatologist, Dr Gota truly listened to me and has since I started, after over 20 yrs being treated for lupus, she tested my DNA and found the other doctors were wrong! love her to death..she even lectured me for the health reasons I need to get the covid-19 vaccine, she doesnt know it, but I went and got my 1st injection. she knows he stuff and truly cares!!
Reviewed on May 7, 2021
Dr. Gota was incredibly kind, attentive and thoughtful. She engendered a high degree of confidence and comfort.
Reviewed on May 6, 2021
I was let down by the Cleveland Clinic. I was dismissed by the doctor without her doing any tests or anything. She said my labs were useless to her but didn't feel the need to run additional labs that would have been useful. She focused too much on my PTSD as an excuse and pushed me aside. She did not talk to me or my other doctors to find out I was diagnosed with PTSD when I was 13 years old, and that my issues now were not present for over 40 years of my life...so the PTSD and pain were not in my case, linked. She just didn't want to deal with me do she passed the buck.
Reviewed on May 4, 2021
Dr Gota is thorough and thoughtful always.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2021
great doctor
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2021
Dr Gota is the very best! I would also like to mention her assistant Adrienne, she is always available and has helped tremendously in getting my Enbrel prescription approved through my insurance!!
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2021
Dr. is kind and competent but is rushed at some appointments. It would be nice if she had more time to spend with each patient.