Elizabeth File, MD
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
- Orthobiologics
- Rheumatology
- Steroid Injections
- Therapeutic Injections
- Ultrasound-guided Procedures
- Viscosupplementation
- Viscosupplementation Injections
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis in Men
- Osteoporosis Related to Cancer
- Paget's Disease
- Painful Joints
- Palindromic Rheumatism
- Panuveitis
- Polumyalgia Rheumatica
- Polyarteritis Nodosa
- 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
- Spondyloarthritides
- Spondyloarthropathies
- 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 PlansAbout Elizabeth File, MD
Dr. Elizabeth File, MD is a staff physician in the Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. She was trainedin rheumatology of osteoporosis. She currently practices in the Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Department at Cleveland Clinic main campus specializing in the treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2007
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Rheumatology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2007
Residency - Ochsner Foundation Hospital
Internal Medicine
New Orleans,
LA USA
2005
Internship - Ochsner Foundation Hospital
Internal Medicine
New Orleans,
LA USA
2003
Medical Education - Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Rootstown,
OH USA
2002
Undergraduate - Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem,
NC USA
1998
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Specialty Interests
Osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, general rheumatology
Research & Publications
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112 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
34 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Dec 14, 2020
video would not work so Dr File called me & all went well
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2020
Had a good experience with my appointment with Dr. File.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2020
Dr. File is very approachable, professional & took time with each question I asked her. I never feel rushed. She was well prepared & had all my medical history/records in front of her.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2020
I feel like I am in very capable hands with Dr. File. She is approachable, knowledgeable, patient and kind. I trust her completely and highly recommend her.
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2020
I'm so thankful for Dr. File's excellence in follow-up, answering my questions, and concerns for my well being.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2020
very good on day of appointment. Dr. File very kind and informative, also the nursing staff for infusion were very good and attentive. thank you
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2020
excellent visit with dr file which was arranged at last minute to be a virtual visit rather than in person.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2020
Dr. File was very warm, caring and informative. I would recommend her to family and co-workers.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2020
Dr File was courteous, professional, thorough, and caring.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
Dr File is a very caring person she explained everything to me. she made me feel very comfortable
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2020
I emailed Dr. File asking if I could change my in-person appt to a virtual appt and she totally took care of changing my appt for me - which I sincerely appreciate.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2020
Dr. File is patient, kind, and respectful explaining everything to me in layman's terms.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2020
Dr. File is excellent.
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2020
Dr. File is the best. Always listens to anything I am concerned about and seemingly really cares!!
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2020
Doctor File is an excellent doctor. She answered all my questions and was concerned about my health. Doctor File has as a great bedside manner. Her care and sincere concern about my health makes me know that I am well taken care of. I appreciated her taking care of me and being my doctor.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2020
Dr File is always very thorough and explains all options for treating my health care issues. She is respectful of your decisions and is spends sufficient time answering your questions and concerns.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2020
Dr File was very receptive to answering all of my questions. She took her time with me and I felt like I had her undivided attention. Overall, I was extremely satisfied with her care. Highly recommend her!
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2020
I recommend Dr. Elizabeth File at every opportunity.
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2020
I felt that Dr. File could not have treated me any better. I was extremely pleased with her!
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2020
LOVED DR. File. She listened and took time and cares.
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2020
excellent experience. Dr File is awesome.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2020
First visit with Dr File. She was kind, listened to my concerns and was very honest that she may not be able to find the cause for my problem since it is unusual for my age.
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2020
no video because my WiFi was not available. Dr. File was professional, understanding and really tohave visit by phone. I appreciated her approach.
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2020
Dr. File is excellent in all regards. I was impressed with her knowledge, concern and thoroughness.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2020
Very helpful, courteous, friendly staff. Doctor was wonderful, attentive, concerned and caring.
Reviewed on May 11, 2020
This video visit went so well. I wish my doctor's office in Buffalo, NY could take lessons from you in ALL areas
Reviewed on May 1, 2020
Dr. File is excellent to work with.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2020
My doctor was very nice and thorough.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2020
She did a excellent job my favorite doctor at the cleveland clinic.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2020
My app't was on a Friday. Dr. File was cheerful, courteous, extremely knowledgeable, kind, and thoughtful. She gave me straightforward, thoughtful advice, and then called on the following Tuesday and Wednesday with test results and a plan of action. I could not have asked for more.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2020
Dr. File and the staff far exceeded my expectations.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2020
She is a great doctor who really cares about her patients. She called me the next day to give me my test results.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2020
Dr. File was excellent. She actually listened and addressed each of my concerns. At the end of my appointment, I no longer felt anxious about my bone density results.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2020
Had to wait many months to get in to see any rheumatologist. However, I am glad to have seen Dr. File. She was very pleasant and spent a good amount of time with me. She explained things and answered my questions.