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Dr. Zaraa provides his patients with a thoughtful explanation of their diagnosis and treatment. He listens. I’ve known Dr. Zaraa for over a decade and have complete trust in his clinical judgment.
Patricia Kane
People from diverse ethnic, cultural, and lifestyle backgrounds will find Dr. Zaraa a warm, empathic clinician capable of providing effective services. For patients that have not had the good fortune of experiencing such level of expertise and compassion, his warm demeanor will put them at ease.
L. Felipe Amunategui, Ph.D.
Dr. Zaraa is the rare example of a well-trained and highly knowledgeable physician who remains personable and easy to talk to. Not only is Dr. Zaraa an expert clinician, but he is also an empathic and open-minded individual. His compassion for his patients is equaled by only a few in his field.
Noah Miller MD
Dr. Zaraa is the director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital where he treated thousands of children and teens experiencing psychiatric crises. Dr. Zaraa has a unique ability to look beyond the obvious and to understand his patients’ needs within a broader, more holistic context in order to find the best treatment options.
Judy Carlin
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Cannabinoids
Emerging evidence report Cannabinoids hold promise in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. For people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, the newest research describing the benefits of Cannabinoids is welcome news. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common type of dementia and has no cure. 5 million Americans are living with this slow, progressive disease. It […]Compassionate Cleveland is Now Open!
We’re proud to announce that Ohio’s premiere mental health and medical marijuana service provider, Compassionate Cleveland, is now seeing patients! Learn how you can obtain your Medical Marijuana recommendation in Ohio.Getting Your Ohio Medical Marijuana Recommendation
A Guide to Obtaining Your Medical Marijuana Recommendation in Ohio Interested in learning if you qualify for medical marijuana? The doctors at Compassionate Cleveland are truly your doctors. We provide a biopsychosocial formulation to weight the risks and benefits of treatment with Cannabis. Also, we review how your medical condition impacts your mental and emotional health. Finally, we […]Our Opioid Policy
The opioid epidemic is a tragedy that is costing Ohioans their lives. As mental health providers, we have seen the devastation that opioids create for our community. We do not prescribe opioids. We will never prescribe opioids. Data from Cuyahoga County We will not directly manage opioid dependence treatment. We do not prescribe suboxone, […]What makes Compassionate Cleveland special?
Compassionate Cleveland is Ohio’s premiere mental health and Medical Marijuana clinic.Our holistic approach to physical and emotional health makes us unique. Our approach to Medical Marijuana makes us leaders. Here are a few ways we are leading the conversation about Medical Marijuana: Addressing Stigma It is Compassionate Cleveland’s mission to provide personalized medical and behavioral care, in order […]You can schedule an appointment online 24 hours a day




