Ali Mehdi, MD, MEd
Hypertension NephrologyGlomerular DiseasesOnco-NephrologyNephrology
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Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Ali Mehdi
Biography
Ali Mehdi, MD is a staff in Onco-Nephrology Clinic at Cleveland Clinic, part of the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute. He is a board-certified nephrologist and internist and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Lerner College of medicine at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Mehdi earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut, after which he moved to Cleveland for his graduate medical education. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Cleveland Clinic where he was elected as chief medical resident. He went on to complete his nephrology fellowship also at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Mehdi is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Society of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation. He is also a member of the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine and was elected to the membership of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA honor medical Society-2008) and the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS-2013). Dr. Mehdi is heavily involved in medical education serving as a core faculty for the nephrology fellowship program and an associate program director for the internal medicine residency program. He holds a Masters of Educations in Health Professions Education (MEHPE) and serves as the director of the educational strategy and the co-director of the clinician educator track for the internal medicine residency program. He is passionate about teaching and has won many teaching awards. He is also a recipient of the Bruce Howard Stewart Award for Humanistic Medicine (2020) and the Phill Hall Bowtie Award (2020) for scholarly and academic excellence in nephrology.
Dr. Mehdi has published many research articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented many abstracts and workshops at various regional and national meetings.
His specialty interests include general onco-nephrology, paraproteinemic kidney diseases, kidney sequelae of cancer immunotherapy, thrombotic microangiopathy, and resistant hypertension. He also sees patients with glomerular diseases and general nephrology.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2020
- Graduate School: Cleveland State Univeristy, 2017
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 2014
- Internship: American University of Beirut, 2011
- Medical Education: American University of Beirut, 2009
- Undergraduate: American University of Beirut, 2005
Board Certifications
- Nephrology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-02-14, Dr. Mehdi has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Mehdi receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
32 ratings, 8 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2026
Both my wife and I were highly impressed with Dr Mehdi.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
Dr.Dr.Mehdi is awesome, connected after couple of yrs still remembers details about our last visit. He is great to work with and help breaking down complex medical issues in simplistic terms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Great doctor he is a keeper
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Mehdi is why I have chosen the Cleveland Clinic nephrology department! I cannot say enough about this amazing doctor. His concern & knowledge regarding my medical issues go above & beyond! He combines his professionalism with an outstanding personal interest In the history, diagnostics & treatments for me . This is a doctor that should be recognized by the Clinic in some way and promoted as an example/model for young upcoming medical professionals. Kudos and thankyou's for Dr. Mehdi.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
The doctor was very concerned and took time to listen to my concerns. He also listened to my concerns about what he felt needed to be done.And how I felt about the biopsy and the need for it to be done.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Dr M is amazing!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Excellent doctor and a great human being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr. Mehdi is absolutely wonderful!!! He takes his time and explains things well and answers any questions u may have. His bedside manner is fantastic!!! You can tell he truly loves what he does and cares for his patients. I am thankfull I found him, my health has turned around in so many ways!!! He is the best!!!