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Department Center for Spine Health
Primary Location Willoughby Hills Fam Hlth Ctr
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Willoughby Hills Fam Hlth Ctr
Primary Location

Willoughby Hills Fam Hlth Ctr

Appointment:
216.636.5860
Desk:
440.943.2500
Fax:
216.636.3174

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Medical Management of Spinal Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Non-Operative Spine Care
  • Osteoporosis Diagnosis
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Arthritis
  • Back Pain in Athletes
  • Cervical Spine Disorders
  • Chronic Back Pain
  • Chronic Myofascial Pain (CMP)
  • Degenerative Spine Disease
  • Facet Arthropathy
  • Facet Joint Syndrome
  • Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Lumbar Spine Disorders
  • Neck Pain
  • Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
  • Radiculopathy
  • Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Pain
  • Spondyloarthropathy
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylosis
  • Thoracic Spine Disorders
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Biography

About Augusto Hsia, Jr., MD

Augusto Tan Hsia, Jr., MD,CCD is on Staff at the Center for Spine Health at Cleveland Clinic's main campus. He accepted that appointment in 2006 after being the chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine and a physician of internal medicine and rheumatology at North Shore Medical , Door County Memorial Hospital Wisconsin

His clinical interests include acute and chronic back pain, failed back surgery syndrome, spondyloarthropathies ,lumbar canal stenosis, metabolic bone disease/bone optimization
for spinal deformity

He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from St. Louis University in Baguio City, Philippines, and completed a postgraduate internship at Medical Center Manila, Philippines. Dr. Hsia completed a residency in internal medicine at New York University Veterans Affairs Medical Center and a fellowship in clinical transplant at University Hospital of the State University of New York, Stony Brook, N.Y. He completed two fellowships at Cleveland Clinic; one in rheumatology & immunology, and the other in medical spine. 

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2006

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Medical Spine
Cleveland, OH USA
2002

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Rheumatology
Cleveland, OH USA
2001

Fellowship - Stony Brook University Hospital
Renal Transplant
Stony Brook, NY USA
1999

Residency - New York University Medical Center
Internal Medicine
New York, NY USA
1998

Internship - Medical Center Manila
General Medicine
Manila,
1994

Medical Education - Saint Louis University College of Medicine
Baguio,
1993

Undergraduate - Saint Louis University
Biology
Baguio City, Phillipines,
1989

Additional Training

  • Certified in Clinical Densitometry(CCD)

Professional Highlights

  • Staff Physician Center for spine health 
  • Associate Clinical Professor Case Western Reserve Medical School
  • Board Certified in Rheumatology

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

Specialty Interests

Acute and Chronic Back Pain, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Lumbar Canal Stenosis

Memberships

  • International Society for Clinical Densitometry
  • American Society for  Bone and Mineral Research
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 7/28/2023, Dr. Hsia, Jr. has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. 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.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

292 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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
4.7 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.6

36 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

What a kind person! He listened to all my concerns even though I hadn't come back to see him in several years.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

The Dr. Was interested in any problems I was having with my back.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

Dr His was very y,in his examination of me. He informed me of his plan for my continuing care. He is such a nice man. I felt relaxed and comfortable during my visit.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

Dr. Hsia was very good with me. I was very pleased with his attention

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

Nurse and doctor very knowledgeable am very pleased working with them.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

Overall satisfied with my appointment but wish that someone would have told me there was a fellow so I could have anticipated a longer appointment time. Both providers were thorough and helpful but it would have been nice to know.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024

Dr Haia was great listened to what I was experiencing with my back problems .

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Very good doctor

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024

Dr. Hsia was very friendly and understanding. He answered all my questions and concerns. He informed me of all the aspects of my care for this visit.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2023

Getting and appointment with Dr Hsia usually takes 2-3 months for an in-person appointment. I understand he's very popular and this can't be helped.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023

Great Dr.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Dr Hsia was very thorough in pursuit of any spine aspects of my condition. He was very honest in hi evaluation in that there was no treatment required.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Dr Polston is an excellent provider of care and support.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Dr. Hsia was very proficient at explaining the source of my lower back and leg pain. He offered very good solutions to the problems I am having. I am currently following up on his referrals for further treatment.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023

Dr Hsia was kind even though he was running 40 minutes behind.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023

The Dr was very thorough and listened well. He apologized for the wait and was very kind and knowledgeable.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2023

First time I did a Zoom call, I didn't do some things right but Dr Hsia was very understanding.

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023

Overall outstanding visit with a superb doctor

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023

Dr Hsia had very good bed side manner, listened to my concern and explained his plan of care.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023

Dr Hsia is a very good doctor. Hard to find doctors like him. Thank you Dr Hsia

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023

I would highly recommending either of these doctors.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023

Excellent! My daughter mistakenly scheduled my appointment with Dr Hasia in thoughts he was a neurologist. Regardless he and his staff were more than willing to explain all the surgeries I have had previously and a proper course of action with my needs. Grateful to have found such kind and compassionate health care providers.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023

It was a good experience, and I am really pleased with Dr. Hsia! look forward to my next visit. Thank you.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023

Dr. Hsia cares about my specific problems and my overall health.

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2023

Dr Hsia was so kind and wonderful. Truly a rare occurrence with the medical field, in my experience.

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023

Good Dr. He listens to his patience

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2023

Dr Hsia is very patient, and makes sure all questions are answered thoroughly

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2023

We were very pleased with Dr. He was very nice and Explained everything to us and made us feel comfortable. Will recommend him to my family and friends

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023

Very good experience. Dr.was kind, attentive and very helpful

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023

Dr Shia explained the severity of my choice of wanting surgery consultation. He suggested different avenues and set up an excellent plan of action to try to help me accomplish my goals in returning to a full and healthy life. I am very grateful in his guidance and suggestions, while taking into consideration my personal preference, into an almost tangible road for a better quality of life.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023

Dr. Shia getting me scheduled for my first round of injections within two weeks caused an overwhelming sense of gratitude towards his empathy and understanding of my pain. I feel he went above and beyond to explain, within his realm of responsibility and not over promising or over stepping, the expectations on my next steps. Having a plan, or a course of action, working towards a recovery was very upfront and refreshing to hear. He had about every answer I needed and carefully set expectations on questions be felt were better directed to his colleagues. Phenomenal care provider.

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

This was my first visit with Dr. Hsai and it was an excellent initial experience. Dr. Hsai is a kind, gentle, and caring physician. He is both very professional and knowledgeable; and discussed my pain/disease issues in terms easy to understand. X-rays were actually shown and areas of problem verified. Treatment options were fully explained; but obvious from the start that he is a partner in my health care, not a controller. There was always time to ask a question and receive a well-explained, thorough answer. Dr. Hsai is most importantly an excellent patient listener. Many of the comments and explanations regarding a particular issue were actually written in the follow-up notes.. He not only listened, he heard! I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Hsai to anyone who is in need of excellent knowledgeable, professional spinal care and treatment.

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

Dr. Hsia is a great doctor. Informative and caring. He also has a great support staff.

Reviewed on May 12, 2023

Dr. Hsia. Was very though & pleasant. Easy to talk to & ask questions. I feel I am with the right Doctor. I just hope the shot works. Very encouraging.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023

Very nice experience Dr. And Staff very professional, courteous, and kind. I felt like he was listening to me an he is going to resolve my ongoing pain issue .

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023

Dr. Hsai is a wonderful caregiver and a great listener.

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