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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| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
76 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
Dr. Wetzel was great.
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2022
Dr. Weitzel and the medical team that provided care last week were fantastic! I believe that Dr. Weitzel truly cares for me as a patient and a person. She gives clear and simple explanations. Dr. Weitzel answers my questions and provides excellent care.
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is the best.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is outstanding. I would not trust my eyes to anyone else
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is an excellent doctor, she takes time, she listens and answers all your questions. She is also my husbands doctor.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2022
My doctor is quick and effiecent
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2022
Dr Corrie Weitzel was very thorough and knowledgeable in explaining test results and answering questions. This office visit was an exceptionally good experience
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2022
Excellent visit. Dr Weitzel is a kind and caring doctor. I would highly recommend her.
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2022
Dr. Weitzel was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk with. She even provided me with her personal phone number if I had any difficulties making contact with you.
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2022
Dr.Weitzel and staff were fantastic
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2022
Dr. Weitzel was wonderful and went above and beyond to help me!
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2022
Love Dr. Weitzel. She's a good listener and cares greatly about my health.
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2022
Always very good. ,Doctor is outstanding l!
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2022
If there was a grade better than very good Doctor W. Would achieve It with every visit.
Reviewed on May 31, 2022
One of the best docs I have ever had at CCF. She treated me with the "Patients First" model and made me feel so welcomed and comfortable. Explained everything well during the visit. Give Dr. Weitzel a raise!
Reviewed on May 31, 2022
I received exceptional care from Dr. Weitzel during my recent visit for an eye exam. She took the time to explain procedures that she was doing and was extremely professional and friendly. She made me feel very much at ease.I have seen Dr. Weitzel on numerous occasions and feel very lucky to have such an excellent and qualified Dr. Whom I can trust with my eyesight.
Reviewed on May 17, 2022
Dr Weitzel is one of the most caring doctors I've ever dealt with
Reviewed on May 17, 2022
The doctor was so busy I felt rushed.
Reviewed on May 17, 2022
The doctor was too busy. Didn't have time to connect wit her. She seemed rushed.
Reviewed on May 16, 2022
I have found 99% of Cleveland Clinic employees, doctors, and nurses to be very cordial and provide a very good and friendly atmosphere.
Reviewed on May 5, 2022
Dr. Weitzel explained everything very clearly! She makes me feel very comfortable, I trust her a lot!
Reviewed on May 5, 2022
Dr weitzel is awesome.
Reviewed on May 5, 2022
Dr. Corrie Weitzel is exceptional in every way, she always goes the extra mile with her care and kindness.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is excellent.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2022
Very good patient care provider
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2022
I am very confident I am getting the best eye care for me at the Clinic with Dr. Wietzel
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is a kind and thorough professional. Kind in how she treats you and very thorough in examining your eyes and talking with you about what she finds. Best eye doctor I have had in a long time.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2022
Dr Corrie Weitzel is the most caring and compassionate doctor that I have ever met. Her passion for her profession and her patients is second to none.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2022
I recommended Dr Weitzel to my wife and she is now also a patient
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2022
Already recommended Dr W
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2022
Love dr corie weitzel
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2022
Great experience. Dr. Weitzel is very good to work with.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is very compassionate about providing care.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is very caring and positive. She explains the test results and answers all my questions. During and after the visit, I leave assured of Dr. Weitzel's concern for my health and have had good results under her care. I highly recommend Dr. Weitzel to my friends.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2022
I really felt as though Dr cared about me
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is wonderful, caring, and conscientious!
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2022
Dr. Weitzel and all the staff are AWESOME, and ALWAYS caring.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is positively the BEST, her medical expertise, kindness, caring,, personality everything about Dr. Weitzel is AWESOME and blessed are we to have her for our doctor
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2022
Very satisfied, Dr Weitzel is a terrific doctor!
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is a very caring doctor, my wife Is thinking about changing to Dr. Weitzel.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2022
I like Dr. Weitzel's discussions, I don't feel she is talking over my head.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is a wonderful doctor. She has always taken as much time as needed to explain things to me and answer questions.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is excellent. She is thorough, genuinely listens to my concerns, always includes me in decisions and keeps me informed not only about my current situation, but also about possible future issues. I have recommended Dr. Weitzel to friends and will continue to do so.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. I have had emergent issues with my eyes and Dr. Weitzel goes above and beyond to provide the best care possible. She is so calming and kind. I would definitely recommend her!
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2022
She is an excellent in caring physician.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2022
I was extremely pleased with *Dr. Weitzel. She was fantastic at taking her time to explain my condition and genuinely cared about my continuing care.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2022
Dr Weitzel is wonderful, knowledgeable and personable doctor. She listens, educates, discusses and recommends. I don't need to see her often but I always look forward to the appointment
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2022
Dr. Wetzel is very through, efficient, and caring. She is also very personable. I highly recommend.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2022
Dr Weitzel is wonderful! She is one of the best doctors I have had in my adult life. She is patient, knowledgeable, answers all of my questions, offeres advice, and makes me feel comfortable at each visit.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is awesome.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2022
Dr. Weitzel is truly exceptional.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2022
I RECOMMEND DR WEITZEL to EVERYONE-I LOVE and TRUST HER!
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2021
Really liked Dr. Weitzel. She was very good at explaining things and answering questions. She really seemed to care about what she does.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2021
Dr Corrie Weitzel is a great communicator. She keeps me involved in the whole process and discusses options and explains the pros and cons of each. I lucked out when I got her for my eye care.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2021
Doctor Corrie was compassionate and provided excellent medical services
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2021
Dr. Weitzel is a kind and caring doctor! She is the best Optomitrist I have ever experienced!
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2021
Love Dr.Weitzel!!! She is excellent in everyway!
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2021
Thanking God for such a wonderful,highly skilled doctor and her staff.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2021
Dr Weitzel is a great doctor.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2021
Best Dr. Ever
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2021
Dr. Weitzel is very excellent.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2021
Dr. Weitzel is an excellent caring and compassionate doctor. She gives excellent care and I would recommend her to anyone that doesn't just want to feel like a number!
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2021
Always have a positive experience withDr. Weitels staff
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2021
Dr Weitzel is so caring and listens to your concerns and gives referrals quickly when she noticed a problem!
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2021
Dr. Weitzel is thorough, kind and professional. While we share the same last name I do not know her husbands family, so this assessment is not a family ringer.Dr. Weitzel has always run the appropriates test as needed and she explains them in a way that I can understand. Great job!
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2021
Dr. Weitzel is one of those rare providers who seems more worried and concerned about my vision issue that I am. She is conscientious to an extreme degree, and I have no doubt about her commitment to help me avoid consequences from a retinal tear. She's a gem who talks a mile a minute (but I love that!).
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2021
Dr Weitzel is first class : attentive, thorough, very clear and efficient. Personable as well as professional.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2021
This doctor goes above and beyond! She is caring, thorough, knowledgeable. She contacted other providers for their input. She has called me at home twice since my appointment.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2021
I had emailed my provider on Saturday, the office called me 1st thing Monday morning. My appointment was made for 10:15am. Very smooth!!
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2021
Dr. Corrie Weitzel is AWSOME. Her expertise and kind arin ways are so appreciated. Cleveland Clinic is blessed with Dr. Weitzel. Thank you
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2021
Again, Dr. WEITZEL and her staff are GREAT. Thank you
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2021
Thank you Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Weitzel and staff.
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2021
Dr. Weitzel is very kind and made my daughter and I feel welcome as new patients! I would recommend her to anyone!
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2021
Dr Wiezel was recommended by dr reed and I am very great full. She Is very diligent In her practice to give me the patient the best experience concerning my low vision. She has given me a lot of hope which many providers will not do. I recommend the Cleveland clinic to many people for being the best In low vision care
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2021
Dr. Weitzel is excellent! She is very friendly and professional. Dr. Weitzel seems to care about my questions and concerns and takes the time to address any issues. She is a great Doctor and an asset to the Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2021
She is a very concerned Dr. About her patients and diligent in her job.