Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- Japanese
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Yuji Umeda
Biography
Yuji Umeda, MD, PhD, came to Cleveland Clinic in 2010 from Kanto-Rosai Hospital in Japan where he was Director of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of Division of Hand and Upper Extremity.
After receiving his medical degree from the University of Hirosaki, School of Medicine, in Hirosaki, Japan. Dr. Umeda completed a comprehensive surgery residency at the Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital in Aomori, Japan.
He completed an orthopaedic residency at University of Juntendo School of Medicine, in Tokyo, Japan, where he also received his PhD. Dr. Umeda completed his Hand & Research fellowship at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, followed by an Internal Medicine Residency at Huron Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. After becoming board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Umeda completed an Orthopaedic Medicine Fellowship at Lutheran Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Umeda is practicing in the Orthopaedic Surgery Department for Upper Extremities.
His special interests include treating patients with hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder injuries or conditions. He also has interests in sports injuries as he was a physician for a professional soccer team in Japan for 13 years.
Locations
- Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center
- 16761 Southpark Center, Strongsville, OH 44136
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- Lutheran Hospital
- 1730 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
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- A Building - Crile Building
- 2049 East 100th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Lutheran Hospital, 2010
- Residency: Huron Hospital, 2009
- Internship: Huron Hospital - CCHS, 2006
- Fellowship: University of New Mexico Health Science Center, 2000
- Medical Education: Juntendo University School of Medicine, 1997
- Medical Education: Hirosaki University School of Medicine, 1983
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2009
Research & Publications
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
146 ratings, 20 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 4/7/2026
Great experience with Doc and staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Dr. Umeda is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr Umeda was an exceptional Dr he listened intently about all of my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Doctor Yumeda was very pleasant and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. Umeda is an Awesome, Caring, Skilled Professional who also offered me a Wt. Mgmt. Referral.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Really like this doctor. He was kind, knowledgeable, thorough, and listened to me. Exam was thorough and I felt confidence in his care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
He is just the most caring, compassionate kind just an absolute phenomenal doctor. I love him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Dr was very nice and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Very polite, attentive, compassionate doctor. Very generous with his time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Dr.Umeda was very helpful and explained everything very clearly to me and my family.He was very nice and made me feel like he was interested in my diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
I have recommended him to a friend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
The Dr spent a lot of time with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr.Umeda is very nice and I felt very comfortable discussing my issue. I would highly recommend him to my friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr. Umeda has been an amazing Orthopedic Specialist. I never would've thought I'd need such a physician but due to unforeseen circumstances, I feel fortunate to have Dr. Umeda as a doctor to help me navigate with the most ease through my healing process. Thankfully I was diagnosed early enough with a condition that has been treated so that it's under control. I feel safe, secure and well treated under the care of Dr. Umeda. I am very grateful to have his expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr. Umeda was kind, helpful and caring. I appreciate his experience and his explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr. Umeda is a huge asset to The Clinic! He listens, is very thoughtful and offers a painless shot when needed to my wrist. I am terribly impressed with his ability to be so effective in two cultures! His knowledge and expertise are a great help to me as I deal with arthritic wrists. Thanks!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
What a kind provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
1st time with this physician. He was awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Dr. Umeda is the BEST: Concerned, Caring, Professional, Educator and Skilled in Technique.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
I was very, very nervous for this appointment, and even more for a steroid injection into a joint. Dr. Umeda was so gentle and understanding. Very intelligent and experienced. He put me at ease and I am so appreciative for his care.