Richard So, MD
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- Adolescent Health
- Child Development
- Concussion Center
- General Adolescent Medicine
- General Pediatric Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Treatment for Joint Pain
- Newborn Care
- Non-Operative Orthopaedics
- Pediatric Orthopaedics
- Pediatrician
- Pediatrics
- Preventive Pediatrics
- Primary Care Pediatrics
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Safety
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Pain
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Achalasia
- Acne
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Birth Defects
- Bronchitis
- Burns
- Cellulitis
- Chickenpox
- Cold Sores
- Colic
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussions, Pediatric
- Constipation
- Croup
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis - Contact
- Diaper Rash
- Diarrhea
- Dry Skin
- Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
- Eczema
- Egg Allergy
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Fish Allergy
- Flatfoot in Children
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
- Hay Fever
- Head Lice
- Headaches, Children
- Hemorrhoids
- High Cholesterol
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insect Sting Allergies
- Itchy Skin
- Latex Allergy
- Lead Poisoning
- Learning Disabilities
- Liver Disease
- Malrotation of Intestine
- Measles
- Medication Allergies
- Menstrual Disorders
- Microcephaly in Children
- Middle Ear Infection
- Migraine Headaches
- Milk Allergy
- Nausea
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Overuse Syndrome
- Pediatric Allergies
- Pediatric Bronchiolitis
- Pediatric Cellulitis
- Pediatric Constipation
- Pediatric Croup
- Pediatric Dehydration
- Pediatric Disorders
- Pediatric Hearing Loss
- Pediatric Hydrocele Hernia
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Pediatric Knee Injuries
- Pediatric Knee Pain
- Pediatric Neonatal Disorders
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Pharyngitis
- Pinworms
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Poison Sumac
- Pubic Lice (Crabs)
- Respiratory Illness
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Ringworm
- Rotavirus
- Scabies
- Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
- Skin Problems in Children
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Sunburn
- Swallowing Disorders
- Tension Headaches
- Tick Bites
- Tonsillitis
- Treating Heartburn with Surgery
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Vaginal Discharge
- Warts
- Yeast Infections
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View All PlansAbout Richard So, MD
Richard R. So, MD, is a pediatrician at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. He sees patients at the Independence Family Health Center and Broadview Heights Medical Center.
Dr. So is board certified in general pediatrics. He completed his undergraduate degree in biology at The Ohio State University, and he earned his medical degree from University of Santo Tomas, Faculty of Medicine & Surgery in Manila, Philippines. His post-graduate training includes an internal medicine/pediatrics internship at University Hospitals of Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University, followed by a three-year pediatric residency at Rainbow, Babies & Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals of Cleveland. He also completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship at Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas at Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, SC.
Dr. So has contributed abstracts and presentations at a number of professional association meetings. He also has been a lecturer, course instructor and invited speaker for a number of institutions and media outlets
His specialty interests include newborn care, pediatric sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, concussion management and exercise-induced asthma.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2009
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Greenville Hospital System
Sports Medicine
Greenville,
SC USA
2007
Residency - Rainbow, Babies & Childrens University Hospitals
Pediatrics
Cleveland,
OH USA
2006
Internship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2002
Medical Education - University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine & Surgery
MD
Manila,
Philippines
1999
Undergraduate - The Ohio State University
Biology
Columbus,
OH USA
1994
Certifications
- Pediatrics - Sports Medicine
Research & Publications
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132 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
31 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 23, 2024
We adore Dr. So! All of our children go to him and we value him as our pediatrician
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024
Dr So is such a great pediatrician, departs so much great advice on raising teenagers!
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024
Dr So is an Excellent Pediatrician!
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024
Amazing Dr.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
Dr. So built rapport with Daniel by talking about fishing which put him at ease.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
We are very big fans of Dr. So! He is extremely personable and helpful at every appointment. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful provider for our boys care!
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024
Dr So is the best, he truly cares about our family and is always available to consult on our questions. Thank you Dr So!
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024
We just love Dr. So! Me and my husband call him the baby whisperer. In the early newborn days Dr. So made us feel at ease and confident about our baby and our parenting. I love that he taught us hands-on techniques on soothing baby. We really feel that Dr. So cares about us and our son.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024
Dr So is great at explaining things. Makes it so parents really understand. Also always address any parent concerns.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024
We always recommend Dr So and the Cleveland clinic esp the Broadview heights office
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2023
We love Dr. So.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023
We love Dr. So and the exceptional care he always gives us. He always listens and gives helpful suggestions for age appropriate information and skills.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023
Dr So is always pleasant and educational. He cares about getting to the bottom of things and felt his course of action was appropriate.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023
We love Dr. So.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2023
I'm very pleased with the service doctor provided!! He's excellent
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023
Dr So listens and is so kind and compassionate. He put my daughter and I at ease with his thorough explanations.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2023
Dr. So is the best! He is very knowledgeable and really cares for his patients
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2023
Dr. So is the best! He is extremely knowledgeable and cares for his patients
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023
Dr. So is amazing. Always listens to the children and empowers them to make good choices about health and life
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023
Dr. So is the most caring doctor my child has ever seen, he is the BEST!
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023
I would only recommend Dr So to other patients not other providers at Cleveland Clinic, Dr So is the ONLY reason we go to the Cleve Clinic
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2023
Dr Richard So is the best cares passionately about the child's issues they are having
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023
*Dr. So is amazing takes time to listen and interact with my child and myself.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023
Dr So is great
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023
Dr So is great!
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023
Dr. So has been Kiera's PCP for 8 years now. Kiera enjoys seeing Dr. So because he's friendly, down-to-earth & asks all of the appropriate questions! He Is very thorough & Kiera just adores him! Dr. So & staff are a wonderful team!
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023
Dr. So is awesome! Your rating scale doesn't accommodate his rating of 10!
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2023
Dr So us wonderful!!
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023
Dr. So has been our children's pediatrician since 2014 and so pleased to have him as our doctor.
Reviewed on May 16, 2023
I recommend Dr. So to everyone!
Reviewed on May 9, 2023
Our experience was great this was our 1st visit with *Dr. So. He was very thorough and quick. He definitely knows his job. We definitely would go to him again due to his knowledge and compassion.