University Hospitals is joining Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth in launching a COVID-19 Recovery Clinic, designed to help those who suffer from long term symptoms.
鈥淟ong Haul Syndrome鈥� can affect many areas of the body and can last for weeks or months after the initial virus infects the patient. Dr. David Rosenberg is the director of the clinic.
UH opens COVID-19 clinic for long haul syndrome
Dr. David Rosenberg estimates it affects 20%-30% of patients.
鈥淕enerally the patients that have continued symptoms are the ones we鈥檙e most concerned about. You look at these different individuals that have acute COVID, probably 20-30% of individuals can have long term manifestations.鈥�
The clinic will be located at UH Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood. They will offer both in-person and virtual care to patients. To make an appointment call 216-859-5032.
