Susan Mathai, MD
Primary Location
Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
- Appointment:
- 440.695.4000
- Desk:
- 440.695.4000
- Fax:
- 440.695.4339
Additional Locations
Rheumatologic and Immunologic Disease
Avon Hospital
33300 Cleveland Clinic Blvd
Avon, OH 44011
Directions
- Appointment:
- 440.695.4000
- Desk:
- 440.695.4000
- Fax:
- 440.695.4339
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
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Treat
- Rheumatology
- Steroid Injections
- Therapeutic Injections
- Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
- Viscosupplementation
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- AIDS
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Arthritic Knee Problems
- Arthritis
- 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
- Elbow Arthritis
- 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
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- 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
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis in Men
- Osteoporosis Related to Cancer
- Paget's Disease
- 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
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tendinosis
- Tendonitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Trigger Finger
- Vitamin D Deficiency
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View All PlansEducation & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2006
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Maryland Hospital
Rheumatology
Baltimore,
MD USA
2005
Residency - Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Chicago,
IL USA
2002
Medical Education - PSG Institute of Medical Science & Research
MD
India
1998
Internship - PSG Institute of Medical Science & Research
Internal Medicine
India
1998
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Specialty Interests
General rheumatology, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis
Research & Publications
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224 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 | |
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Explains | 4.8 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
36 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023
The doctor was very dismissive of my health concerns, almost like she was annoyed I was there
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023
Dr. Mathai and her entire team are amazing.
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023
Dr. Mathai is informative, kind and responsive. She listens and then she responds. She and her team are also readily available through Mychart chat.
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2023
Dr. Susan Mathai is such a caring person. She allowed me to discuss my concerns and helped me through them with real concern and care.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2023
Dr.Mathai is the best!
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2023
She is extremely kind. Informative concerned probably the nicest doctor I've ever had.
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2023
She took the time to really listen to me and did not encourage medication as the only option
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023
Dr. Mathai is a caring, wonderful person. She is kind and concerned about her patients. My husband is also her patient. She is our advocate in the CCF system and we trust her.
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2023
Dr Mathai is a kind doctor with a nice bedside manner. I found her to be flexible and worked with my comfort levels regarding various treatments. I hope I can find an orthopedic equally as good.
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023
Dr. Mathai is very understanding and thoughtful in her treatment approach.
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023
I was so happy & at peace with how well my appointment went with Dr. Mathai!!!
Reviewed on May 31, 2023
Dr. Mathai is awesome, she is so caring and always on top of her game. The best doctor I ever had
Reviewed on May 15, 2023
Excellent doctor!!!
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2023
I love this doctor. She's an active listener, she really involves herself in the Issues and then giving you answers that are helpful and or honest. What an excellent appointment this was.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2023
She goes over and about thoroughly about all the issues
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2023
Great staff, great DOC understood my my medical problem will stay with team.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023
Outstanding doctor who cares
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023
Dr. Has treated me for many years, and I have steadily improved over time, in spite of advancing age. I owe much of my current quality of life to this physician.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2023
Dr Mathai is avery kind compassionate and knowledgeable physician. Put all my fears and concerns to rest!!
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2023
She has me on the right medicine and it's working.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2023
Very good experience the Doctor treats you like you are a member of her family. You can trust that you will receive great care
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2023
I had great care from this provider
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2023
I have already recommended Dr. Mathai.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2023
I drove 5 hours to see this doctor and didn't feel she cared at all about my condition. She never explained what she felt my condition was. She didn't so concern on how miserable I feel. She suggested to try some steroids and maybe that would help. I do not feel she wanted to try to get to the bottom of my issue. Extremely disappointed.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023
Dr. Mathai has a wonderful bedside manner!
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022
Absolutely the nicest PA . She takes her time and listens and explains everything she is doing so that I am aware of it.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2022
Dr. Mathai Is one of the most caring, thorough, and conscientious physicians I have encountered at CCF.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2022
Excellent listener, special appreciation for Dr Mathai's extraordinary responses to mychart messages and inquiries.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2022
Dr. Mathai has been very kind, attentive, and concerned. I truly appreciate her.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2022
Dr Mathai was able to do for me what no one else has been able to do for more than a year and a half, give me some relief to my constant pain. I'm extremely grateful for expertise and knowledge to help me as a patient.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2022
Dr Mathai listens and is fair. I like that she gives options for treatment and is honest about things she doesn't have answers to. Since she stays booked with appointments I appreciate that she answers emails. Thank you.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2022
Dr. Mathai answers all questions and never rushes your apointment.
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2022
I like her very much professional and personal
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022
Dr. Mathai is awesome
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022
I have been blessed to be under the care of Dr. Susan Mathai for several years. She is attentive, patient, kind and professional. I trust her immensely with my care.
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2022
She's my favorite doctor ever!