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MaleAbout Yuebing Li
Biography
Dr. Yuebing Li has served as a staff neurologist in the Neuromuscular Center at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation since 2012.
Dr. Li completed his neurology residency at University of Cincinnati in 2002 where he was elected chief resident. This was followed by a one-year fellowship in clinical neurophysiology that was also at the University of Cincinnati. He is board certified in Neurology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Li practiced at Lehigh Valley Physician Group-Lehigh Neurology as a neuromuscular specialist for nine years before joining Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Li has published numerous articles on neuromuscular medicine and neurology, and received many teaching awards including the award for Neurology Teacher of the Year at Cleveland Clinic in 2014, 2019 and 2020. He has also been voted as best doctors by Best Doctors of America since 2007. He was a recipient of the Scientific Impact Award from American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine in 2020.
Although he has a large practice that includes patients with various neuromuscular disorders, Dr. Li has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis. He serves as the principal investigator for many investigational myasthenia gravis trials at Cleveland Clinic. He serves as a member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board for the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America organization. He was a recipient of the Doctor of the Year Award from Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America and he served as the National Myasthenia Gravis Walk Medical Chair in 2017. In 2018, he was also elected as the National Medical Ambassador of the year by the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America organization.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: University of Cincinnati Medical Center/University Hospital, 2003
- Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical Center/University Hospital, 2002
- Internship: The Christ Hospital, 1999
- Medical Education: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 1998
- Medical Education: Qingdao Medical College, 1986
Board Certifications
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine: American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 2005
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2003
Professional Highlights
Selected publications:
1. Claytor B, Li Y. Challenges in diagnosing coexisting ocular myasthenia gravis and thyroid eye disease. Accepted by Muscle Nerve.
2. Amin M, Purohit M, Calabrese C, Prayson R, Li Y. Hypertrophic pachymeningitis and choroid plexitis in IgG-4 related disease. Accepted by Neurology: Clinical Practice.
3. Barohn RJ, Gajewski B, Pasnoor M, Brown A, Herbelin LL, Kimminau KS, Mudaranthakam DP et al. Patient assisted intervention for neuropathy: Comparison of treatment in real life situations (PAIN-CONTRoLS): Bayesian adaptive comparative effectiveness randomized trial. Accepted by JAMA Neurol.
4. Pike-lee T, Syed S, Willis M. Li, Y. Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in neurological disorders: is prophylaxis necessary? Accepted by Neurology: Clinical Practice.
5. Pike-Lee T, Hill J, Li J, Kosmorsky G. Li Y. Comitant ocular deviation in myasthenia gravis. Accepted by Journal of Neuro-ophthalmology.
6. Morren J, Li Y. Maintenance immunosuppression in myasthenia gravis, an update. Accepted by Journal of the Neurological Sciences.
7. Pike-Lee T, Li Y. Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy Associated With Rare Autoimmune Conditions. RRNMF Clinical Neuromuscular Journal. 2020; 1(5): 13-16.
8. Li Y, Thakore N. An appraisal of electrodiagnostic studies in stiff person syndrome. Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease. 2020; 22(2): 84-89.
9. Hehir M, Li Y. Rituximab for Late Onset MG: Evidence Mounting but Deliberations Continue. Muscle Nerve. 2020; 62(3): 297-299.
10. Pike-Lee T, Li Y, Wolfe G. Neuromuscular Complications in COVID-19: A Review of the Literature. RRNMF Clinical Neuromuscular Journal. 2020; 1(3): 13-21.
11. Dengler R, de Carvalho M, Shahrizaila N, Nodera H, Vucic S, Grimm A, Padua L, Schreiber S, Kneiser MK, Hobson-Webb LD, Boon AJ, Smith BE, Litchy WJ, Li Y, Lenihan M, Thompson VB, Stalberg E, Sanders DB, Kincaid JC. AANEM - IFCN Glossary of Terms in Neuromuscular Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Ultrasound. Clinical Neurophysiology. 2020;131(7):1662-1663.
12. Dengler R, de Carvalho M, Shahrizaila N, Nodera H, Vucic S, Grimm A, Padua L, Schreiber S, Kneiser MK, Hobson-Webb LD, Boon AJ, Smith BE, Litchy WJ, Li Y, Lenihan M, Thompson VB, Stalberg E, Sanders DB, Kincaid JC. AANEM - IFCN Glossary of Terms in Neuromuscular Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Ultrasound. Muscle Nerve. 2020;62(1):10-12.
13. Lee T, Twydell P, Li Y. Anterior Spinal Extradural Cyst Mimicking Hirayama Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. RRNMF Clinical Neuromuscular Journal. 2020; 1(1); 47-49.
14. Hill J, Karwa K, Li Y. Peripheral nerve hyperexcitability following titanium marker placement. RRNMF Clinical Neuromuscular Journal. 2020; 1(1): 45-46.
15. Ritch M, Suhaib O, Li Y. Sciatic neuropathy with preserved sensory nerve action potentials, a case series. RRNMF Clinical Neuromuscular Journal. 2020; 1(1): 26-30.
16. Parikh P, Polston D, Li Y. Prevalence of denervation in the intrinsic foot muscles in patients with distal predominantly small fiber neuropathy. Muscle Nerve.2020; 61(5): 595-599.
17. Feldman L, Li Y and Ontaneda D. Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma Initially Diagnosed as Vasculitis. Neurology: Clinical Practice. 2020; 10(1): 84-88.
18. Lee T, Li Y. Consideration of repetitive nerve stimulation of the median nerve in patients being evaluated for myasthenia gravis, Muscle Nerve. 2019;60(6):658-661.
19. MacDonald S, Sharma T, Li J, Polston D, Li Y. Longitudinal follow-up of biopsy-proven small fiber neuropathy. Muscle Nerve. 2019;60(4):376-381.
20. Pike-Lee T, Li Y. Letter to the editors in regard to the article "Predictive score for oral corticosteroid-induced initial worsening of seropositive generalized myasthenia gravis". Journal of the Neurological Sciences. 2019;405:116403.
21. Marquardt R, Li Y. Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome Type 19 due to a novel mutation in the COL13A1 gene. Muscle Nerve. 2019;60(1):E3-E4.
22. Shouman K, Li Y. Reversible Conduction Failure in Chronic Immune-mediated Sensorimotor and Autonomic Polyneuropathy. Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease.2019; 20 (4):200-206.
23. Feldman L. Li Y. Neurologic manifestation associated with cryoglobulinemia: a single center experience. Journal of the Neurological Sciences. 2019;398:121-127.
24. Thammongkolchai T, Suhaib O, Termsarasab P, Li Y, Katirji B. Chronic Immune Sensorimotor Polyradiculopathy (CISMP): Report of a Case Series. Muscle Nerve. 2019;59(6):658-664.
25. Kushlaf H. Li Y. The evidence is stacked against thymectomy in MuSK myasthenia gravis. Muscle Nerve. 2019; 59: 393-394.
26. Cherian R, Li Y. Clinical and electrodiagnostic features of non-traumatic sciatic neuropathy. Muscle Nerve. 2019; 59: 309-314.
27. Di Lorenzo R, Mente K, Li J, Shayya L, Rae-Grant A, Li Y, Jammoul A. Low specificity of voltage-gated calcium channel antibodies in Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome: A call for caution. Journal of Neurology. 2018; 265: 2114-2119.
28. Shayya L, Babu S, Pioro EK and Li Y. Distal predominance of lower motor neuron degeneration on the electromyographic study of early-stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Muscle Nerve.2018;58(3):389-395.
29. Morren J, Li Y. Myasthenia Gravis with Muscle-Specific Tyrosine Kinase (MuSK) Antibodies- A Narrative Review. Muscle Nerve. 2018;58(3):344-358.
30. Marquardt R, Li Y. Lumbosacral Radiculoplexopathy as the Initial Presentation of Lymphoma: A Report of Four Cases. Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease. 2018;19(4):196-202.
31. Parikh P, Tavee J, Mammen AL, McKeever P, Li Y. Anti-3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme a reductase autoantibody-positive necrotizing autoimmune myopathy with dermatomyositis-like eruption. Muscle Nerve. 2018;57(6):E135-E136.
32. Hu B, McCollum M, Ravi V, Arpag S, Moiseev D, Castoro R, Mobley B, Burnette B, Siskind C, Day J, Yawn R, Feely S, Li Y, Yan Q, Shy M, Li J. Myelin Abnormality in CMT4J Recapitulates Features of Acquired Demyelination. Annals of Neurology. 2018;83(4):756-770.
33. Guber RD, Schindler AB, Budron MS, Chen KL, Li Y, Fischbeck KH, Grunseich G. Nucleocytoplasmic transport defect in a North American patient with ALS8. Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology. 2018;5(3):369-375.
34. Li Y. Axonal sensorimotor polyneuropathies. Continuum. 2017; 23(5): 1378-1393.
35. Castaldo J, Yacoub H, Li Y, Kincaid H. Jenny D. Open Heart Surgery Does Not Increase the Incidence of Ipsilateral Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Asymptomatic Severe Carotid Stenosis. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases.2017; 26(10): 2154-2159.
36. Sharma T, Yeaney G, Soltanzadeh P, Li Y, Cotta C, Intravascular T-Cell Lymphoma: A rare, poorly characterized entity with cytotoxic phenotype. Neuropathology. 2017; 37: 365-370.
37. Li Y, Valent J, Soltanzadeh P, Thakore N, Katirji B. Diagnostic challenges in POEMS Syndrome Presenting with Polyneuropathy: a case series. Journal of the Neurological Sciences. 2017; 378: 170-174.
38. Lorenzo DR. Li Y. Rhabdomyolysis Associated with Levetiracetam Administration. Muscle Nerve. 2017; 56(1): E1-E2
39. Babu S, Pioro E, Li J, Li Y. Optimizing muscle selection for electromyography in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Muscle Nerve. 2017; 56(1): 36-44.
40. Adham J, Shayya L, Mente K, Li J, Rae-Grant A, Li Y. Clinical utility of seropositive voltage gated potassium channel (VGKC) complex antibody. Neurology: Clinical Practice.2016; 6: 409-418.
41. Gotterer L, Li Y. Maintenance immunosuppression in myasthenia gravis. Journal of the Neurological Sciences. 2016; 369: 294-302.
42. Zhu J, Li Y. Myasthenia gravis exacerbation associated with pembrolizumab. Muscle Nerve. 2016; 54(3): 506-507.
43. Donaldson R, Li J, Li Y. Clinical significance of cation channel antibodies in motor neuron disease. Muscle Nerve. 2016; 54(2):228-231.
44. Burns TM, Smith GA, Allen JA, Amato AA, Arnold WD, Barohn R et al. Editorial by concerned physicians: Unintended effect of the Orphan Drug Act on the potential cost of 3,4-diaminopyridine. Muscle Nerve. 2016; 53(2):165-168.
45. Jammoul A, Li Y, Rae-Grant A. Autoantibody-mediated encephalitis: not just paraneoplastic, not just limbic, and not untreatable. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2016; 83(1):43-53.
46. AANEM glossary of terms in neuromuscular & electrodiagnostic medicine. Muscle Nerve. 2015; 52 Suppl 3:145-203.
47. Sheikhi L, Li Y, Jimenez XF. A case of familial frontotemporal dementia presenting with malignant catatonia. Neurology: Clinical Practice. 2015; 5(6): 521-523.
48. Li Y, Jammoul A, Mente K, Li J, Shields RW, Vernino S, Rae-Grant A. Clinical experience of seropositive ganglionic acetylcholine receptor antibody in a tertiary neurology referral center. Muscle Nerve. 2015; 52(3): 386-391.
49. Wang L, Li Y. Longitudinal ultra-extensive transverse myelitis as a manifestation of neurosarcoidosis. Journal of the Neurological Sciences.2015; 355: 64-67.
50. Babu S, Li Y. Statin induced necrotizing autoimmune myopathy. Journal of Neurological Sciences. 2015; 351(1-2):13-17.
51. Santos –Pinheiro F. Li Y. Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome) presenting with polyneuropathy - a case series. Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease. 2015; 16(3): 125-130.
52. Wang L, Holthaus EA, Jimenez XF, Tavee J, Li Y. MRI evolution of CLIPPERS syndrome following herpes zoster infection. Journal of Neurological Sciences. 2015, 348(1-2):277-278.
53. Jammoul A, Lederman RJ, Tavee J, Li Y. Presence of voltage-gated potassium channel complex antibody in a case of genetic prion disease. BMJ Case Reports. 2014; pii: bcr2013201622.
54. Li Y, Lederman RJ. Sural mononeuropathy: A report of 36 cases. Muscle Nerve. 2014; 49(3):443-445.
55. Li Y., Castaldo J., Bemporad J., Yacoub H.A. Reversible confluent periventricular white matter abnormalities, a new variant of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, Case Reports in Neurological Medicine. 2013, Article ID 536978.
56. Li Y, Arora Y, Levin K. Myasthenia gravis: new therapies offer sustained improvement. Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2013; 80(11):711-721.
57. Arora Y, Li Y. Overview of myasthenia gravis. Hospital Practice. 2013; 41(4):40-50.
58. Kumar H, Li Y. Teaching neuroimages: Sciatic neuropathy after heroin abuse. Neurology 2013; 81: e51.
59. Li L, Shaff D, Li Y. De novo dural arteriovenous fistula formation following asymptomatic sinus thrombosis: a case report and review of the literature. Journal of Neurology Research 2013; 3(2): 73-77.
60. Li Y, Remmel K. Relapsing polyradiculoneuropathy as a neurological manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Muscle and Nerve 2012, 46(5): 828-829.
61. Li, Y, Gor D, Walicki D, Jenny D, Jones D, Barbour P, Castaldo J. The spectrum and potential pathogenesis of reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases 2012, 21(8): 873-882.
62. Li Y, Isayev Y, Li Y. Spinal hemorrhage leading to cerebral vasospasm and infarction. Journal of Neurology Research 2012; 2(4): 164-167.
63. Li Y, Remmel K. A case of monomelic amyotrophy of the upper limb: MRI findings and the implication on its pathogenesis. Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Diseases 2012; 13(4): 234-239.
64. Li Y, Jenny D, Castaldo J. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: Clinicoradiological spectrum, early recognition and therapeutic strategies. Hospital Practice 2012; 40 (1): 202-213.
65. Li Y, Margraf J, Kluck B, Jenny D, Castaldo J. Thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke secondary to paradoxical embolism in pregnancy, a case report and literature review. Neurologist 2012; 18(1):44-48.
66. Nwoke F. and Li, Y. Focal thalamic and cortical magnetic response changes associated with partial status epilepticus. Journal of Neurology Research 2011; 1(4):170-174.
67. Li Y, Castaldo J, Van der Hetden J, Plokker H. Is carotid artery disease responsible for perioperative strokes after coronary artery bypass surgery? Journal of Vascular Surgery 2010; 52: 1716-1721.
68. Li Y, Castaldo J. Carotid disease is rarely responsible for stroke after coronary bypass surgery. European Journal of Vascular Endovascular Surgery 2010; 40: 689-693
69. Li Y, Jenny D, Castaldo J. Cardiac surgery, carotid stenosis and stroke prevention. Hospital Practice 2010; 38: 29-39.
70. Li Y, Jenny D, Bemporad J., Castaldo J. Sulcal artery syndrome following vertebral artery dissection. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases 2010; 19: 333-335.
71. Li Y, Clauser D, Jenny D, Castaldo J. Falsely disappearing stroke secondary to isodense subdural hematoma. Neurology 2010; 74: e15.
72. Li Y, Walicki D, Mathiesen C, Jenny D, Li Q, Isayev Y, Reed J, Castaldo J. Strokes following open heart surgery and carotid artery stenosis. Archives of Neurology 2009; 66(9): 1091-1096.
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2025-12-09, Dr. Li has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Li 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.
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
- Annexon Biosciences, Inc.
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
132 ratings, 23 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 4/13/2026
Doctor lee, is excellent in this area medicine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2026
Ery pleased with Dr Li - again service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Very easy to meet with my Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Doctor Li is a wonderful ambassador for the Cleveland Clinic -He is a great example of caring for his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr. Li was outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr. Lee is very good, about explaining, and advise me on what my condition is, I'm very helpful in his explanation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr. Li was top shelf listening and responding. Showed interest in my concerns and offered excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
Dr.Li has always been great!
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Doctor Yuebing Li was very rude
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Dr. Li was very good with diagnostic and common sense treatments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr. Li was wonderful. He listened carefully and offered his opinion with care and compassion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
The Doctor was very funny and very explainable about everything.I enjoyed this appointment.I would like to see him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr Li is a wonderful Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Liked Dr. Li very much
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr Li looked into my past bloodwork and procedures to help diagnose an issue I had that wasn't what I came to see him for. But that's the kind of doctor he is. Treat the patient not the disease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Dr. Li has listened to me, always responds to messages from MyChart, and, based on his knowledge, has enhanced my lifestyle. I'm very grateful that he took me as a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr. Li was very thorough and concerned about my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr Li and Andy were extremely knowledgeable and gracious. They truly listened to what I said about my issues. They took it seriously. They were very open about ideas. I truly appreciated this kindness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Always appreciate the indepth time with Dr Li.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
He is an excellent doctor. I drove 6 1/2 hours to see him and other doctors at Cleveland Clinic. It was well worth my travels.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Although it was quite evident that Dr. Li was familiar with the details of my situation based on theinformation in MyChart, he still asked me to explain my health history in detail using my own words. He obviously cared about me as a patient and as a person. He left no stone unturned, and I felt confident with his thoughts and conclusion. Dr. Li came highly recommended to me, and I now highly recommend Dr. Li as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
The best example of a doctor one can expect. Perfect !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
No one better than Dr. Li