Corrie Weitzel, OD, MS
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Corrie Weitzel, OD, MS is a full-time staff member with the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute. She see patients at the Lorain Family Health Center, Elyria Family Health Center, Lakewood Professional Building, and Richard E Jacobs Health Center. She earned her undergraduate degree in molecular genetics and Spanish at the Ohio State University and Doctorate of Optometry at the Ohio State University as well. Her post-graduate training includes a hospital-based optometric residency in ocular disease and vision rehabilitation at the Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Dr. Weitzel is a member of several professional organization including the American Academy of Optometry and the American Optometric Association. She is also a member of the Vision Rehabilitation Section of the American Optometric Association.
Additionally, Dr. Weitzel has volunteered her time to serve on medical mission trips to both Peru and Nicaragua. She is fluent in Spanish. She also helps to train labradors as part of the Guiding Eyes for the Blind program in Cuyahoga County.
Dr. Weitzel has been published and contributed to many abstracts and presentations at various professional meetings.
Her specialty interest include comprehensive eye care for children, adolescents, and adults as well as vision rehabilitation for those who are legally blind or significantly visually impaired.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2010
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Ocular Disease
Cleveland,
OH USA
2008
Graduate School - The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Masters in Vision Science
Columbus,
OH USA
2007
Medical Education - The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Columbus,
OH USA
2007
Undergraduate - The Ohio State University
Columbus,
OH USA
2003
Specialty Interests
General optometry, low vision and vision rehabilitation
Awards & Honors
- 2007 Alcon ® 4th year optometry case report scholarship recipient
- 2007 Student Award for Excellence in Community Service
- 2006 Prevent Blindness Ohio Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Award Recipient
- 2006 Inter-Professional Council Case Competition Runner Up
- 2006 Contact Lens and Cornea Section Student Research Award Runner Up
- 2006 Mary A. Daniels Scholarship for Student Campus Leadership
- 2005 American Academy of Optometry Travel Fellowship
- 2005 Outstanding Professional Student Award
- 2005-06 Ohio Optometric Association Scholarship
- 2005 Walman Optical Eyecare Professional Scholarship Recipient
- 2004 Short Term Training Grant for the Health Student Professionals, National Eye Institute T35
Research & Publications
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411 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
100 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 24, 2021
Dr. Weitzel and her staff at Chestnut Commons are absolutely AWESOME, EVERY time I have an appointment. Thank you ALL
Reviewed on May 24, 2021
Hi highly recommend Dr. CooriecWeitzel and her entire staff at Chestnut Commons.
Reviewed on May 24, 2021
My entire visit was professional, caring, friendly and I'm so grateful for the Cleveland Clinic and staff at Chestnut Commons , Dr. Corrie Weitzel is a blessing as are her staff. Thank you, Linda Kaminski
Reviewed on May 14, 2021
Neither scheduling, nor the patient encounter with Dr. Weitzel herself, were less than excellent. The overall experience however, for reasons detailed later, was not.
Reviewed on May 14, 2021
Dr. Weitzel is not only a fantastic doctor, but she genuinely cares about her patients. This was evident not only in the time she spent with me, but with her willingness to acknowledge the problems in the waiting room.
Reviewed on May 13, 2021
Dr Corie W is the best!! Would not go anywhere else
Reviewed on May 10, 2021
Enjoyed having her as my provider
Reviewed on May 6, 2021
Dr. Weitzel as well as everyone I came in contact with during my visit was very nice, helpful, and made me feel comfortable. Dr. Weitzel was very informative and answered all questions I had. I will definitely come back and I will recommend her to others.
Reviewed on May 4, 2021
excellent eye doctor. she is very personable and knowledgeable. she is also extremely professional.
Reviewed on May 4, 2021
The Eye Doctor is amazing. she remembered me from my previous visit and I fell very comfortable and trusting of her.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2021
Excellent Doctor, and staff
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2021
Dr. Weitzel is cordial, accommodating and very thorough.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2021
Absolutely delighted with the professionalism of Dr. Weitzel and her clear explanations of my condition and my prognosis.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2021
Doctor took two skin biopsies , I felt no pain and she explained everything to me about treatment and results. She and the entire staff were extremely friendly and caring.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2021
Dr. Corrie always takes her time with me. I feel as though she genuinely cares for her patients and their treatment. I'm so happy I found her!
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2021
Doctor started conversation about our shared personal interests. She's very easy to talk to and very personable.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2021
Dr Weitzel is GREAT!
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2021
The doctor was very informative, thorough and quickly responded to followup messages Great Work!
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2021
Everything about Dr.Weitzel and her staff are AWESOME. Thank you.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2021
Dr.Weitzel is AWESOME in EVERY way. Her expertise, kindness, professionalism are exceptional. Thank you.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2021
Dr Weitzel was excellent in explaining all treatment needed!
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2021
Dr. Wetzel is great. That's why I recommended her to my wife who is now a patient of Dr. Wetzel. I believe she cares for her patients and does her best for them.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2021
I had to wait three months to see the doctor. It seems that it's taking longer and longer to see any of the doctors.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2021
Very impressed with Dr. Weitzel!! Great, easy to understand explanations.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2021
Staff was professional, helpful & responsive. Only problem was doctor's busy schedule.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2021
Dr. Weitzel was very thoughtful & concerned.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2021
I have complex eye issues and Dr. Weitzel always takes the time for a thorough exam. she is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate and always explains everything to me in detail regarding my exam.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2021
Very, very good. *Dr. Weitzel takes her time and never seems like she is in a hurry! Love her!
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2021
I had 8 questions about my eye care, and Dr. Weitzel answered them all, and explained any complications associated with future care.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2021
Dr. Weitzel is exceptional in every way in her care.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2021
Dr Weitzel and the CCF staff at Chestnut Common are fantastic! I would highly recommend them to friends and family.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2021
Dr. Corrie Weitzel was extremely thorough with me. I cannot tell you how happy I was at this appointment. Dr Weitzel is an excellent Doctor who listens and I am very thankful for that.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2021
I would definitely recommend Dr. Corrie Weitzel to all patients who are in need of her specialty. Everyone there worked well together.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2021
Dr. Weitzel always takes the time and explains everything and clears up any questions I ask.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2021
Dr. Weitzel is great!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2021
first time meeting this dr and I give her the highest grade as she was excellent
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2021
Dr. Cory Weitzel is wonderful. She is very friendly and professional. She always takes the time to answer questions and makes me feel reassured about my eye problems.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2020
Dr Wetzle and she team are always outstanding
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2020
As always, my appointment with Dr. Corey Weitzel was very thorough, and suggestions she made re: dealing with diagnosed conditions, have been very helpful. I appreciate her efforts to always give a clear explanation of my condition so that I can deal with it in a satisfactory way.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2020
Dr. Weitzel is an excellent doctor, and I really appreciated being able to see someone who was so knowledgeable about my condition.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2020
Dr Weitzel listens shares information and explains results in detail
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2020
excellent physician
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2020
Dr. Weitzel is intelligent and personable. She makes for a very good Doctor. I feel at home with her.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2020
Dr. Weitzel is wonderful! Would recommend her to anyone needing eye care.
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2020
Dr. Weitzel has always treated me with respect and kindness.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2020
good doctor took care of my problem
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2020
great dr is fabulous.
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020
*Dr. Weitzel is a first rate dr. Always giving me exceptional care. She listens, answers questions and explains things to my satisfaction.
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2020
I love Dr Weitzel!!! She is professional and fantastic to talk to! I would tell everyone to go to her!!
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2020
I was very impress with the courtesy of the staff from nurse who took my temperature, registration, the doctors assistance and with Dr Weitzel. Dr. Weitzel was very prepared with my case. She reviewed my prior findings with me and proceed to examine if pass findings had changed. The appt ended with advise toward future appt.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2020
Dr. Weitzel was very prompt and informative. She took what time she had to explain things very thoroughly. She also took the time to recommend the correct products for my concerns.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2020
I love my doctor she is very nice, and constantly asking you if you have any questions or concerns.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2020
Dr. Weitzel is always attentive, caring and engaged. I switch to Dr. Weitzel from another doctor due to his inattentiveness and arrogance. Dr. Weitzel is excellent. always takes time to answer questions and address concerns. I very highly recommend her.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2020
Dr. Weitzel is AWESOME
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2020
Dr. Weitzel is exceptional in every way!
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2020
Always recommend Cleveland Clinic especially Dr. Weitzel and her staff, we are blessed to have Dr. weitzel for our doctor, thank you Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2020
had a wonderful appointment and dr was very helpful in explaining everything to me
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2020
the scheduling staff was so kind and considerate of my limited availability and was able to fit me in on a Saturday. Dr. Weitzel was so kind and helpful.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2020
Dr. Weitzel continues to work with me to find the best contact lens option for me.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
the dr. was fabulous!
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
Dr. Weitzel and the staff were wonderful. They were very knowledgable, helpful and friendly. They took their time to answer all my questions and concerns.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
Dr. Weitzel was amazing. She took her time to answer all of my questions and concerns.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
Corrie D Weitzel OD is an extremely thorough ,compassionate and very qualified physician. The support staff is adequate, not always very friendly or helpful. This seems to be more common with the Cleveland Clinic support staff in recent years, more do what I say not how can we help attitude. It used to be a great institution that has grown to large to consider patients first now.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2020
Dr. Weitzel is a very friendly and happy person, I like her very much.
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2020
dr Wetzel was excellent! She was such a blessing to me and my eyes! you guys have a wonder optometrist who has a wonderful personality and cares for her patients. Keep her around shes doing an awesome job!
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2020
Dr Weitzel is absolutely fabulous. wish more doctors like her!!
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2020
She was very friendly and explained in a way I could understand. I was a first time patient for her and she made me feel like she had seen my for years . So glad I was able to get a dr that works in Saturday.
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2020
Dr. Weitzel is just amazing so glad to have found her.
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2020
Dr. Weitzel is a warm & terrific doctor.. professional.. knowledgeable.. an outstanding listener.. genuinely concerned.. answered all questions. an outstanding representative for CCF.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2020
Dr Corrie Weitzel always goes above and beyond. I am one lucky individual that has a doctor as caring as her. She treats like family
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2020
I would highly recommend this Doctor!
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2020
Dr. Weitzel is the best. full of energy and very informative
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2020
I was very satisfied with the care I received from Dr. Weitzel.. I've seen three doctors, non clelveeland clinic doctors in the past, and Dr. Weitzel is the only one who diagnosed my eye problems. She was very thorough and friendly.
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2020
Dr was great
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2020
Dr.. Weitzel is positively one of the BEST doctors I have ever had in every way. please let her know.
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2020
Dr wanted to see me in 2-3, scheduler put me almost 7 weeks, I called when I got home and she wasn't very nice, said that's all the Dr had open
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2020
Dr. Weitzel is very caring and answers all my questions. I would highly recommend Dr. Weitzel to my friends and family.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2020
Dr Weitzel is excellent. She is kind, listens to any concerns I have, and is very thorough. I have recommended her to family and friends.
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2020
Dr. Weitzel spent time with me, answered all questions and assured me relative to my concerns. Would highly recommend her to others seeking eye care.
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2020
the original scheduler at the general schedule number kept scheduling the wrong kind of appointment but Dr. Weitzel's office called and scheduled it correctly and gave us a cancellation that became available.
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2020
Dr.Weitzel was wonderful and informative.
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2020
Dr. Weitzel goes above and beyond the care of her patients. She genuinely cares about you as a person not only a patient. I can not say enough great things about Dr Corrie Weitzel. Thsnk You Dr Weitzel for caring for me and treating me like a person and like family
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2020
my experience with Dr. Weitzel was excellent! very thorough and professional, I would highly recommend her!
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2020
Dr. Weitzel rescued me after I lost my glasses on a canoe trip in Hocking Hills. She responded to my MyChart message overnight and fitted me with contact lenses and new eyeglasses the very next day!
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2020
Dr. Weitzel just went above and beyond the call of duty to help me get my vision back!
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2020
I just LOVE Dr. weitzel. she is very thorough and has a great personality
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2020
She is a fantastic Doctor!! Perfect!
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2020
I really like Dr. Weitzel. She is very personable, makes you feel like she cares about you and very thorough.
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2020
The doctor was great...
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2020
I could not ask for a more engaged, informative care-giver than Dr. Weitzel. I know she has to be rushed, but she never conveys this to me, but instead focuses on my questions and concerns with great interest and an informative, understanding response.
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2020
excellent doctor!
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2020
Dr. Weitzel and staff were outstanding, professional and courteous.
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020
Dr.Weitzel is wonderful and so caring.
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020
I wish all doctor offices worked together as well as Chestnut Commons
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2020
The doctor was very thorough and truly showed concern for my problems.
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2020
Love Dr Weitzel. She listens, she cares, and is concerned with all parts of my health, not just my eyes.
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2020
Will recomend. Dr. spent extra time to answer why questions, and I appreciated her patience, as I asked several questions.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2020
I love Dr. Weitzel. She is the best!!!!
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2020
Dr. Weitzel expressed sincere interest, examined my eye thoroughy, described her findings, and clearly described and wrote in the summary the course of treatment I was to follow. I was and am very pleased and grateful to her. Thank you!
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2020
Dr. very easy to talk to, and shows genuine concern