Melany G. Orta
Experienced in Palindromic Rheumatism

Dr. Melany G. Orta

Rheumatology
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
2049 East 100th Street, 
Cleveland, OH 
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Experienced in Palindromic Rheumatism
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
2049 East 100th Street, 
Cleveland, OH 
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Overview

Melany Orta is a Rheumatologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Orta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Palindromic Rheumatism. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Raynaud Phenomenon, Adult Still's Disease, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
Cleveland Clinic
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in OH
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2024
Fellowships
Cleveland Clinic
Hospital Affiliations
Lutheran Hospital
Cleveland Clinic
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Female

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Locations

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
2049 East 100th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Call: 216-444-2200
Other Locations
Lutheran Hospital
1730 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
Call: 216-696-4300

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


7 Total Publications

Incubation period of Clostridioides difficile infection in hospitalized patients and long-term care facility residents: a prospective cohort study.
Incubation period of Clostridioides difficile infection in hospitalized patients and long-term care facility residents: a prospective cohort study.
Journal: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE
Published: March 13, 2024
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      • Fibromyalgia
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      • Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis
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