Staff Overview

Dr. David R. Mandel

Dr. David R. Mandel is a board certified Rheumatologist in private practice for over 35 years. With two office locations, in Mayfield Village and Chardon, Ohio. Dr. Mandel provides Rheumatology care to patients throughout Northeast Ohio as well as from the Toledo area and Pennsylvania.

Dr. Mandel received his fellowship in Rheumatology from the Department of Rheumatologic and Immunologic Diseases of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 1982 and immediately began his own practice.

Some of his honors are, founding fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, American Medical Association-Physician’s Recognition Award,and recognized as one of Cleveland’s outstanding Rheumatologists by the Cleveland Magazine. He also received the Outstanding Physician Award from Merck & Co. 1998,

Dr. Mandel is the author of several articles and publications such as;

1.  M .Hamburger, D. Mandel, S. Overman, Comparison of Oral and IV Bisphosphonate Patients with Regard to Patient Characteristics. Submitted to ASBMR March 2009.
2. McInnes I, Kim Ho, Lee Sang, Mandel David A Randomized Clinical Study of the Effects of Open-Label Tofacitinib and Double-Blind Atorvastatin on Lipids in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis 2012-202442.R1
3. Hamburger M; Baraf H S.; Adamson III T C; Basile J; Lewis B; Cole B; Doghramji P; Guadagnoli GA; Hamburger F; Harford R; Lieberman III J A; Mandel D R; 2011 Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Management of Gout and Hyperuricemia. Postgraduate Medicine: Volume: 123 No.6. 2011.
4. Assessing Personal Risk is the First Step in Preventing Osteoporosis, Geauga Courier, April 10, 1997.
5. Osteoporosis Can be Treated and Prevented, Time, U.S. Business, and Newsweek, September 1998.

He has participated in more than 150 clinical research trials in all areas of arthritis and osteoporosis. Dr. Mandel’s practice is unique in its diversification which focuses on clinical care, a center of excellence for the study, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, The common thread you will find throughout Dr. Mandel’s practice is consistent, quality patient care.

Through his leadership in the community, practice and family life he challenges many around him to continue to question, create, and succeed.