Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleLocations
- Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195
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- Hillcrest Hospital
- 6780 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Hts, OH 44124
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- U Building - Mellen Center
- 1950 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, 2011
- Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, 2010
- Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2008
- Internship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, 2005
- Medical Education: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2004
- Undergraduate: University of Toronto, 1990
Board Certifications
- Sleep Medicine: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2011
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2008
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-10-07, Dr. Pao has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
117 ratings, 18 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 4/6/2026
Dr Pao is the best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
I have already recommended Dr. Pao and Cleveland Clinic''s cognitive assessment program to other individuals. Dr. Payos''s assessment of my current status was spot on from my perspective. She had excellent recommendations which I''ve already begun to implement.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Loved her out of the box way of thinking! She was well prepared for my visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
The doctor spent an hour with me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Dr Pao is extremely knowledgeable and caring. I appreciate her explaining the test results to me and advising me of the next steps forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Marvelous physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
The Dr was very kind and took her time with me and my daughter explaining things
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr. Pao was very thorough, explained the problem to us so that we were able to understand, very kind and prompt service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. Pao is very through and strikes me as extremely intelligent. Her bedside manner is to the point and very witty. Im lucky to have her as a physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
My husband and I appreciated the straight forward approach that Dr. Pao has.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Like to thank Noordeep Panesar for her concern and help to understand restless leg/arm.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr. Winnie Pao has been caring and very thorough during my husband's exam. Dr. Pao has been very helpful w setting up tests and quickly keeping in touch w us on questions and following through with all requests. Excellent doctor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Dr. Pao inspires confidence in her logical approach.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
My Doctor was very understanding and explained everything thoroughly ..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Pao was amazing!! Treated me with dignity and respect, but showed care and concern. I couldn't have asked for for more!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Best Dr I have seen at Cleveland and I have a transplant! Dr Pao is a credit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Dr Pao is incredibly thorough. I could tell she actually read through my chart before entering the room.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Dr. Pao is very good. She explains everything in detail.