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Gender
FemaleAbout Sandra Dellaportas
Biography
Sandra Dellaportas, MD, is Staff in the Department of Internal Medicine within the Primary Care Institute.
Dr. Dellaportas received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. She completed her internal medicine residency at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
With more than 30 years as a general internist, Dr. Dellaportas is now focusing her primary care practice solely on the care of patients with congenital intellectual and developmental disabilities, including patients with Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Autism.
Recognizing the importance of caregiver well-being in patient care, Dr. Dellaportas will also provide care and needed support for the family caregivers of patients with developmental disabilities.Helping caregivers prioritize their own care is essential, not only to maintain their own physical, emotional and mental well-being, but to enable them to provide the best possible care for their loved one.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Residency: Allegheny General Hospital-Suburban Campus, 1994
- Medical Education: Medical University of South Carolina, 1991
- Undergraduate: University of Illinois Hospital at Urbana-Champaign, 1986
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1994
Research & Publications
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As of 2026-01-09, Dr. Dellaportas has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Insurances Accepted
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Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
129 ratings, 50 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 4/27/2026
Dr Dellaportas''s staff is phenomenally good and SO accommodating! They consistently show concern about meeting our needs and ensuring our comfort!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2026
Excellent doctor and a wonderful human being
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Dr. Dellaportas spends time to listen and offers guidance for any issues raised. She is informative and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Absolutely outstanding care from Dr. Delaportas! Phenomenal bedside manner and her ability to connect with our adult son with special needs. She''s very knowledgeable and makes herself 100% available to her patients and families. Whatever she gets paid.it is not enough. She is a major asset to Cleveland Clinic and our community.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr. Dellaportas is a wonderful doctor. She treated me with the utmost respect and care. She takes the time to listen and give a considered thoughtful opinion. She''s gold.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
She is always so kind and caring. She always make you feel like you are her only patient. She never makes you feel rushed and always asking what can she do for you me. Love Her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr Dellaportas is an exceptional doctor. She demonstrates compassion and caring for her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Always good working with this doctor and staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Dr Dellaportas is always interested in what is going on in my life. She wants to know her patients so she is able to care for them if something is amiss.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
I don't mind driving from Medina for wonderful care. I feel confident that Dr Dellaportas has my best interests at heart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr is gentle, always talks about what will be done.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr. Dellaportas is always a great listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
I will always prefer an in-person appt, but for my reason for contacting Dr. Dellaportas - A video appt was perfect, easy and quick.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Absolutely amazing care very lucky to have her on our team Amazing thought care and concern goes into all of our conversations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Highly recommend this provider-through,compassionate and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Both Dr. Dellaportas and her nurse/assistant Becky are wonderful to deal with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Dellaportas is an awesome doctor! She takes the time to listen to your problem and helps you figure out what is happening. Would definitely recommend her to anyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr. Dellaportas is very knowledgeable, thorough expertise, and absolute genuine care and concern for our child.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr Dellaportas is an extraordinary care giver. She listens to you, teaches , and is so caring. I recommend her to anyone with a special need. She is truly a caregiver. And her staff was very supportive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr. D is awesome to us. She treats us with kindness and understanding. The clinic is lucky to have her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr. Dellaportas is very knowledgeable proactive when it comes to our concerns. A great sense of humor, great bedside manner, and very compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr Dellaportas listens and asks questions letting me know she cares and has my best interests and concerns in mind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr. Dellaportas is an excellent provider!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr D. Has been the best. Very responsive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
I was referred to the dr and I will definitely refer patients to her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Doctor Dellaportas! She is the best of the best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr. Dellaportas takes all the time you need. She listens and makes suggestions. Love her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Doctor has taken care of me for 23 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr Dellaportas is by far the best most compassionate most understanding and most thorough doctor I have ever been to. Simply the BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
We love Dr. Dellaportas! She is truly awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Quite simply, Dr. Dellaportas is an excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr. Dellaportas is an incredible physician. She truly cares about me and my wellbeing, listening to my challenges and offering the best advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
I recommend Dr Dellaportas to all who I think would benefit from her services. She is an excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Pat has never before had such a wonderful physician. Dr Dellaportas is easy to contact and returns our messages promptly! We are so grateful that the Clinic has a physician that treats patients with developmental disabilities! We love her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
I love Dr. Dellapprtas! She is always empathetic, compassionate and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr Dellaportas is respectful and caring. If asked a question, she makes sure of the answer. She is aware that any question may have an impact when providing care for patients who may not communicate wants and needs clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
The care provided by Dr. Dellaportas is consistently excellent. She listens to concerns/questions, encourages participation and does an excellent job following up and providing feedback regarding test results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr. Dellaportas is absolutely amazing.Smart. Kind. Listens. Respects the abilities of my son, doesn't just see the disabilities.Every single student, intern etc should have time with her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Excellent caregiver! Dr Delaportis is so kind, considerate, thorough and thorough with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Dr. D. Let me have all the time I needed to talk about my health concerns and always provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Dr Dellaportas is excellent. She's outstanding. Her care and compassion and time she takes is above anyone else
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr.D is amazing!! She always takes the time to listen to anything we need to discuss.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
She is just amazing most caring and thoughtful Doctor ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Dr. Dellaportes took the time listen to all of our concerns, provided excellent recommendations, and explained any positive and/or negative implications. She took the time needed to examine Frank which can be difficult due to his unique needs. The doctor made this visit very easy due to her caring nature.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
Very good appointment with doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr Dellaportas is amazing, kind, patient, empathetic, intelligent, experienced, understanding and great treatment care, she really goes the extra mile for care needed. She is one in a million.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Dr was amazing/fantastic. She was cheerful, patient, concerned and did not rush us. She included us in the plan of care & ensured all our questions/concerns were answered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Can't say enough good things about Dr. Dellaportis- so thorough without being over the top. Always listens , gives rationales for treatments while being realistic and inclusive with decision making. Very responsive using my chart as well as in person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
The care and concern I received from Dr. Delaportis Is amazing. She is the best doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
The Cleveland Clinic is lucky to have Dr. Dellaportas.