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 - The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Masters in Vision Science
Columbus,
OH USA
2007
Medical School - 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
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249 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.9 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
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Reviewed on Dec 5, 2017
Dr. Weitzel is always very detailed in the information that she gives to me about my treatment. She and other doctors like her that truly care for their patients are the reason we choose the Cleveland Clinic for our Care Providers.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2017
Dr. Weitzel did an excellent job of explaining my problems with my eyes.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2017
always have next appointment scheduled when completing the exam
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2017
She was very adamant I return for a facial skin check in 6 to 8 weeks.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2017
Assistants do some of exam but Dr. goes over exam, results, and any concerns.
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2017
I left with all questions answered and papers on what is happening with my eyes
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2017
Dr Weitzel is very earnest, hard-working, competent and caring. She obviously likes her job, smiles frequently and is a good communicator.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2017
She made sure I understood everything. She took the time to listen to me and my concerns about my medical situation. I greatly appreciated that