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Department Orthopaedic Surgery
Primary Location Beachwood Family Health Center
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Beachwood Family Health Center
Primary Location

Beachwood Family Health Center

Appointment:
216.444.6260
Desk:
216.692.7771
Fax:
216.692.7802

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
  • Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
  • Ankle Replacement
  • Arthritis Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
  • Bunion Surgery
  • Flatfoot Reconstruction
  • Foot and Ankle Fusions
  • Foot Reconstructive Surgery
  • Foot Surgery
  • Fracture Care
  • Joint Replacement
  • Nonsurgical Treatment of Arthritis
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Tendon Reconstruction
  • Total Ankle Replacement
View all 16 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Ankle Arthritis
  • Ankle Fractures
  • Ankle Injuries
  • Ankle Instability
  • Ankle Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • Ankle Pain
  • Ankle Ulcers
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
  • Athletic Ankle Injury
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Bone Infection
  • Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
  • Calcaneal Bursitis
  • Calcaneus (Heel Bone) Fractures
  • Calcification Tendinitis
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
  • Clawtoes
  • Club Feet
  • Common Foot Problems
  • Dance Injuries
  • Foot and Ankle Deformities
  • Foot and Ankle Fractures Malunion
  • Foot and Ankle Fractures Nonunion
  • Foot and Ankle Injuries
  • Foot Benign Tumors
  • Foot Deformities
  • Foot Fracture
  • Foot Injuries
  • Foot Pain
  • Foot Trauma
  • Foot Ulcers
  • Gout Arthritis
  • Hallux Rigidus
  • Hammertoes
  • Heel Spurs
  • High Ankle Sprain
  • Joint Infection
  • Mallet Toes
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Impairments
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries in Athletes
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Orthopaedic Injuries
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Painful Deformities
  • Painful Joints
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Plantar Fibromatosis
  • Posterior Tibial Tendonitis / Dysfunction
  • Proper Footwear
  • Sever's Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Tendinosis
  • Tendon Injuries
  • Tendon Tears
  • Tendonitis
  • Toe Pain
  • Turf Toe
View all 60 Specialties +
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Biography

About Sara Lyn Miniaci-Coxhead, MD

Sara Lyn Miniaci-Coxhead, MD joined the Orthopaedic Department at the Cleveland Clinic in 2016. She holds a joint appointment in the Foot and Ankle Center as well as the Center for Sports Health.

She completed her medical school at Case Western Reserve University. From there, Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead completed her residency at the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY. She completed her Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

She specializes in all disorders of the foot and ankle, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, and deformities. Her research interest are in the clinical outcomes of foot and ankle surgery.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2016

Education & Fellowships

Graduate School - Cleveland State
Health Professions Education
Cleveland, OH United States
2021

Fellowship - University of Toronto
Orthopedics Foot and Ankle
Toronto, ON Canada
2016

Residency - University of Rochester
Orthopedics
Rochester, NY
2015

Medical Education - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland, OH
2010

Undergraduate - University of Western Ontario
London, ON Canada
2006

Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialty Interests

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Sara Lyn Miniaci-Coxhead, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 7/3/2024, Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • Exactech, Inc.

Royalty Payments. Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead receives or has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:

  • Avitus Orthopaedics, Inc.

Right to Future Distribution of Cleveland Clinic Financial Interest. Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead may receive future financial benefits from the Cleveland Clinic for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:

  • Avitus Orthopaedics, Inc.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

299 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

45 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024

The doctor and her staff were very helpful. The Dr. Answered my questions thoroughly and honestly.

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024

I have already recommended her to a good friend of mine who needs foot surgery. While in the waiting room I was chatting with several patients. It was my first appointment with this doctor, but I heard a lot of high praise from those who were waiting to be seen and had this doctor for a good amount of time. She had done surgery on them and they were soooo pleased with her skill and her kindness. Believe me there were several people chiming in with praise for her. When I met her, I understood why they like her. They had more experience with her surgery skills however.

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Dr Miniachi Coxhead (sp?) is very good at what she does she almost always answers all my questions before I even ask

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024

I really like my doctor and her team! Thank you so much for listening and explaining my treatment plan.

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024

I really like my doctor she answered all of my questions and did a good job explaining everything.

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024

I am very happy with my doctor

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024

She's the best!! Always helpful and encouraging yet still tells it like it is.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

This Doctor has a wonderful way about her, Caring and kind and was not annoyed by my questions Very professional and easy to communicate with

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024

This was a follow up visit. At this visit, she determined that I was a non surgical case. Once she decided that, it was like she didn't care anymore.

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

Usually no wait time or very little. But this time it was an hour. Some one came out and announced the dr. Was running late

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

The dr is always very caring, and explains everything

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

Dr Miniachi took the time to listen to my concerns, both physcially, and the emotional difficulties in my recovery post surgery. She responded with empathy and with options for a plan to move forward that helped me feel better. Although she is a brilliant surgeon, she took the time to address me as a whole person. I appreciated that greatly!

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024

I was seen by both the physician and a resident & they were both exceptional.

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Had x-rays and an appointment with the dr everything went very smoothly and did not have to wait!

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead is always pleasant, and she listens to my questions and concerns.

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Excellent Doctor and her staff is very helpful

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Dr. Minacci is excellent, thorough, very knowledgeable, friendly! I recommend her very often ! She is the best!!

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Doctor was very patient with my many questions, and helpful

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Dr. Miniaci is always wonderful! And I never feel stupid or nervous asking questions of her

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

The doctor was very professional and concerned

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

Dr Miniachi-Coxhead had an in depth conversation exploring multiple treatment options. She was completely engaged and treated me like a partner in the decision making process.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

She spent the time to explain the injury and lay out the surgical and non-surgical options.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024

Dr Sara Minicia-Coxhead and her staff are excellent and I feel safe and well cared for.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead is an exceptional person and surgeon. She had the knowledge and experience to successfully complete my ankle arthroplasty. She carefully measured my ankle x-rays, which were perfect in ordering my ankle prosthetic, and it perfectly fit my ankle. I had PT post surgery and worked very hard to regain my optimum mobility. I have excellent mobility, according to Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead, with flexion, extension, lateral and medial movement. I have NO pain in this ankle! I couldn't be happier or more satisfied, and have recommended her to several of my friends!

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Excellent care provider's attention to all of my personal needs and concerns. I am very happy with my wonderful care throughout the Cleveland Clinic!

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

My overall assessment is that the staff worked very well together to help take excellent care of me. I have recommended the Cleveland Clinic to several of my doctors and friends, and I live 31/2 hours away near Dayton, OH. I have had an easy time in getting the care I need, from arranging my surgery on Valentine's Day, 2022 to present. I will need shoulder surgery in the future, and I plan on returning the Cleveland Clinic for that as well.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Best decision I made was coming here. Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead and her team are awesome!

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

Best doctor ever I will never go to anybody else for my foot.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

I was to report back to the doctor which I did in mid-April and I still have not heard back from her

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

Dr Miniaci-Coxhead was awesome. She is knowledgeable, well-trained, articulate and personable. I was very impressed with her as a physician and a person. If I decide to do surgery, she is definitely the physician that I would have do it.

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

My left foot really bugs me but I was putting off doing anything. Dr. Miniaci explained everything. I felt comfortable to make a good decision for surgery.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

The doctor gave me very good advice and listened to my concerns

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

My foot was broken. She spent a minute or 2 in room. Showed me the xray. Offered no pain solution. I am having a lot of difficulty at home with this break. Not sure it is healing, swelling up seriously everyday & it's been 3 weeks.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

I love Dr. Sara!

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

Just an excellent surgeon and crew. Have other issues took all those issues and consideration for my safety and well-being.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

Dr. Miniachi-Coxhead is bright, compassionate and I am so glad friends recommended her!

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024

Dr Miniaci's office did an excellent job of accommodating my urgent request for a visit.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Was so happy I came to see her I wish I would have sooner... She and her fellow was great. He really listened to me and helped with my questions it made it easier for her she was able to get right to the point and help me

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2023

Absolutely love Dr. Miniaci. Have recommended her to several people.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

I am very impressed with Dr. Minacci and I have already referred several people to her! She is very friendly, professional, and explained my procedure in great detail! I am very happy with my experience with Dr. Minacci !

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Every time I have ever sent a message or had a concern with healing her staff and doctor execute a fast response with a good solution

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023

Highly recommend this office and this doctor to any of my friends. Theo will go far in medicine.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023

I had seen another doctor elsewhere and was disappointed in the care and concern for my ankle issue. Sara miniaci was excellent in discussing my ankle issue and provided good options to try to help me continue my active lifestyle.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023

Dr. Miniaci-Coxhead is amazing. I would recommend her to anyone in need of her specialty. Her work literally changed my life.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023

I like and trust the doctor.

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