Dr. Elie Antoine Rizkala, MD

Dr. Elie Rizkala is a neurologist and pediatrician who brings four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Universite Saint-Joseph Faculte De Medecine and completed his residency at SUNY. With 40 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Rizkala has developed specialized knowledge in both neurological conditions and pediatric care. He is fluent in Spanish and Polish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Rizkala practices at multiple MetroHealth locations throughout Cleveland and the surrounding areas, including facilities in Cleveland Heights and Parma. He focuses on treating children and adults with cerebral palsy and spasticity, conditions that affect muscle control and movement. His approach includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients improve their mobility and quality of life. Dr. Rizkala also performs electroencephalograms to evaluate brain activity and …diagnose neurological conditions. Patients rate him 4.0 out of 5 stars on average for his compassionate care.