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Department Orthopaedic Surgery
Primary Location Lorain Orthopaedics
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Primary Location

Lorain Orthopaedics

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
  • Foot Assessment
  • Foot Reconstructive Surgery
  • Foot Surgery
  • Forefoot Surgery
  • Fracture Care
  • Musculoskeletal Treatment for Joint Pain
  • Podiatry
  • Podopediatrics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery Foot and Ankle
View all 12 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Achilles Tendon Injury
  • Ankle Instability
  • Ankle Ulcers
  • Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
  • Birth Defects
  • Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
  • Foot Deformities
  • Foot Ulcers
  • Fracture Nonunion
  • Heel Spurs
  • Overuse Syndrome
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sprained Ankle
View all 13 Specialties +
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Biography

About Christopher Herbert, DPM

Christopher Herbert, MD, joins the Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Lorain after three years of independent private practice. He formerly served as a full-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine for six years, gaining extensive experience in treating adult and pediatric foot and ankle pathology using nonsurgical and surgical approaches. During this time, Dr. Herbert was Assistant Director to several affiliated residency programs and gained additional expertise as a Practice Associate at the Beachwood Foot and Ankle Center in Beachwood, Ohio, and PHS Saint Michael Hospital, Center for Comprehensive Wound Treatment in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Herbert completed an advanced three-year surgical residency program in 1995 through Richmond Heights General Hospital and affiliated Cleveland-area hospitals. Dr. Herbert has extensive national and international lecturing and teaching experience. He has received numerous honors and awards including the OPMSA President's Award and the ACFAS Earl G. Kaplan Award for Academic and Clinical Excellence. Dr. Herbert has also authored several articles for medical journals and publications regarding pyrolytic carbon implants and the surgical correction of complex digital deformities. He has practiced with the Lorain Orthopaedics Group since May 2003.
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2003

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Orthopadisches Spital Speising
Pediatric Orthopedics
Vienna,
1995

Residency - University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center
Podiatric Surgery
Richmond Heights, OH USA
1995

Medical Education - Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (Kent State University)
Podiatry
Independence, OH USA
1993

Undergraduate - Kent State University
Kent, OH USA
1989

Certifications

  • Foot and Ankle Surgery - Foot Surgery

Specialty Interests

all nail care, diabetic foot management, diabetic footcare with emphasis on foot wound/infection management, diabetic nail & foot care, foot and ankle surgery, foot and ankle trauma, fractures and injuries of the foot and ankle, Heel Pain, podiatry, podopediatrics and congenital deformities, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, sports medicine including musculoskeletal treatment for joint pain, sports related and overuse injuries

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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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 5/3/2023, Dr. Herbert has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. 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.

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* 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

319 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
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

62 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

I felt like Dr.Herbert treated me like whole person and knew that I wasn't feeling well and I was in a lot of pain.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Dr Herbert is an awesome dr

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Excellent doctor and staff. They made me feel right at home. I will see them soon.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

One of the best foot doctors that I have ever met so far.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

Dr. Is absolutely awesome. Scheduler at front desk was equally awesome

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

Dr Christopher Herbert is the best. Knowledgeable, kind, good listener and great sense of humor.

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

Dr. Herbert is wonderful doctor!

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

Dr. Herbert and all of his staff were excellent!

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024

Dr.Herbert is personable and very thorough.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024

Dr. Herbert is a very caring, and personable Doctor. I would, and have, recommended him to people I know.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024

Excellent experience with Dr Herbert

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024

Dr.Herbert was very friendly and listen to my concerns

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

Sara doing x-rays was efficient and caring.Dr. Herbert was first foot doctor to explain tendon problem and how that resulted in flat feet, and I am 80 years old. He offered comservatiive treatment which was also my choice. I am following through with his PT order and with getting the dual FAOs. All in all my visit was extremely positive.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

Very good visit with Dr. Herbert

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

Dr Herbert is wonderful! I would highly recommend him to friends and family. I enjoyed talking with him.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

Dr. Christopher Herbert Is a Great Physician!

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

I know this dr is a successful surgeon and I would agree with his treatment if that is recommended. He was probably irritated because my appt was late with him. After all, the x-ray was late. He seemed In a hurry and very to the point.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024

Dr Herbert great doctor!!!

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023

I found Dr. Herbert to be amazing! He explained my condition to where I understood everything. He took his time and didn't rush through my visit with him.

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023

I'm very happy that I found an awesome podiatrist! Dr. Herbert is awesome!

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023

Outstanding provider!

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

Dr. Herbert is the best, he really cares about his patients. He is excellent at what he does, whether he's saving a limb or providing routine diabetic foot care.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

Dr. Hebert and entire staff extremely nice.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Dr Herbert has always given me outstanding care. Have referred him to several of my friends.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Dr. Herbert was excellent in explanation, treatment, and prognosis of condition.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Great experience with appointment, staff and doctor

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023

Dr. Herbert has been fantastic. It is nice to have a sense of complete confidence in your health care provider.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023

Love Dr Herbert!

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

Very good doctor

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023

I refer Dr. Herbert to others

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023

The Dr was great. Very personable, kind, and knowledgeable.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023

I would definitely recommend this office and Dr to others.

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2023

Dr. Christopher Herbert is wonderful. Kind, caring and patient. Highly recommend him!

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023

Very knowledgeable. Dr Herbert does a super job in explaining things step by step.

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023

Very good attentive doctor. Very caring

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023

Excellent doctor!!

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023

Dr Herbert and Melody are excellent

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2023

Dr. Christopher Herbert is wonderful! Very kind, caring and professional as well as thorough and I never feel rushed. Highly recommend him!

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2023

Dr. Herbert is and outstanding physician. His knowledge, explanation and thoughtfulness is so appreciated!

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023

Dr. Herbert is one of my favorite doctors ... Always treats me with kindness and respect and takes good care of my needs in podiatry

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023

Dr. Herbert saved my foot and leg and is providing excellent follow up care. He is always very calm and patient. He changed a horrible situation ln into a fairly pleasant one.

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023

This was my first appointment. Everyone was very nice! I was very satisfied . !!! Dr.Herbert was the best!!!

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2023

I've seen Dr Herbert before. He is excellent podiatrist

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2023

I've already referred someone to Dr Herbert

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2023

Dr. Herbert completely took the pain away from my plantar fascitis. I had horrible pain for over a year with no relief prior to seeing him.

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2023

Fabulous providerKnowledgableFriendlyCourteous

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023

Dr Herbert was very professional answered all my questions and concerns.

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023

Amazing beside manner. Listened to me completely and explained everything! Awesome doctor.

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023

Best Doctor I've seen in a long time.

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

Dr. Herbert answered all my questions and took his time with me

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

One of the best appointments ever. As a new patient of Dr. Herbert I did not feel rushed through..

Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Provider made extra effort to describe the problem and helped me understand it better.

Reviewed on May 25, 2023

Dr Herbert always takes time to explain how everything is and he so friendly and patient.

Reviewed on May 25, 2023

Stellar doctor!!!

Reviewed on May 18, 2023

Extremely satisfied with doctor-caring, confident, competent, pleasant person and really impressed me when he made the casting of my feet!

Reviewed on May 12, 2023

Oh my gosh Dr. Herbert is great .. Personable and really funny. He was so thorough I had no questions left to ask.

Reviewed on May 10, 2023

Dr. Hubert said he would do everything he could to save my foot from being amputated, and now it is healing well. There are no words to say how thankful I am.

Reviewed on May 9, 2023

The Doctor was the best , great bedside manner. He demonstrated a genuine concern for his patients and explained everything thoroughly.

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2023

Dr. Herbert is very kind caring and understanding...he takes time with his patient and explains well.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023

Physician reviews plan of care and Includes and respects my input.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023

Doctor talked about his issues not hearing me and what I wanted

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023

Everything was great from X-ray to doctor visit

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