Dr. Feyrouz T. al-Ashkar M. D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
5700 Cooper Foster Park Road Lorain Ohio, 44053About
Dr. Al-Ashkar is a staff physician who specializes in treating rheumatic and immunologic disease at a satellite branch of the Cleveland Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic Lorain Family Health and Surgery Center. Where she practices in Rheumatologic diseases, Metabolic Bone Diseases/ Osteoporosis.
Dr. Al-Ashkar is a Certified Clinical Densitometrist by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry and interprets and dictates bone density test reports for the Lorain Cleveland Clinic DXA radiology.
She also performs ultrasound guided procedures for joint, bursa and soft tissue aspiration/injection.
Dr. Al-Ashkar is cofounder of the Osteoporosis Shared Medical Appointment clinic at the Lorain Institute of the Cleveland Clinic.
She is board-certified by the American Board of Rheumatology and the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Education and Training
Ross University School of Medicine
Board Certification
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Dr. Feyrouz T. al-Ashkar M. D.'s Expert Contributions
Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Low bone density has been reported to affect 44 million women and men age 50 and older in the United States and is reported to be on the rise. With increasing awareness in the media, more women and men are gaining interest in learning about osteoporosis prevention and bone health. Osteoporosis...
Internships
- Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Fellowships
- Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- International Society of Clinical Densitometry, National Osteoporosis Foundation
What do you attribute your success to?
- Putting Patients Needs First, Compassion
Hobbies / Sports
- Basketball
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