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Winnie Pao

Winnie Pao, MD

Sleep MedicineMemory and Cognitive Disorders Neurology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Locations

  1. Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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  2. Hillcrest Hospital
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  3. U Building - Mellen Center
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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

118 ratings, 18 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    Dr Pao is the best!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Loved her out of the box way of thinking! She was well prepared for my visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    The doctor spent an hour with me!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    The Dr was very kind and took her time with me and my daughter explaining things

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Marvelous physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    My husband and I appreciated the straight forward approach that Dr. Pao has.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Like to thank Noordeep Panesar for her concern and help to understand restless leg/arm.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Dr. Pao inspires confidence in her logical approach.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    My Doctor was very understanding and explained everything thoroughly ..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Dr. Pao is very good. She explains everything in detail.