Kristen Ekman, MD
Treatment & Services
- Alternatives to Hysterectomy
- Bilateral Tubal Ligation
- Breast Exam
- Cervical Polypectomy
- Contraception
- Diagnostic Hysteroscopy
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Female Sterilization
- General Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Gynecology
- Health Screening and Testing
- Hydrotherapy in Labor
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
- Hysteroscopic Services
- Laparoscopy
- Menstrual Cycle
- Mirena
- Myomectomy
- Normal Vaginal Delivery
- Obstetrics
- Obstetrics and Family Maternity Center
- Pap Test
- Pessaries
- Pregnancy Tests
- Prenatal Care
- Pre-Pregnancy Consultation
- Section of General Gynecology
- Sterilization by Laparoscopy
- Thermachoice Endometrial Ablation
- Treatment of Fibroids
- Tubal Ligation
- Uterine Fibroids Treatment
- Well Woman Gynecology
- Women's Health
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Amenorrhea
- Bartholin Cyst
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Chlamydia Trachomatis
- Diabetes, Gestational
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometrial Polyps
- Fibroids
- Hypertension in Pregnancy
- Labor and Delivery
- Menorrhagia
- Menstrual Disorders
- Miscarriage
- Placenta Previa
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy and Nutrition
- Pregnancy Complications
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Sexually Transmitted Disease
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Pregnancy
- Uterine Fibroids
- Uterine Polyps
- Vaginal Atrophy
- Warts
Insurance
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Appointed
2003
Education & Fellowships
Residency - MetroHealth Medical Center
OB/GYN
Cleveland,
OH
2003
Medical Education - Albany Medical College
Albany,
NY United States
1999
Undergraduate - Bowdoin College
Brunswick,
ME
1995
Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialty Interests
Pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, menorrhagia, HPV, ovarian cysts, miscarriage, menstrual irregularities, abnormal pap smears, bartholin’s cyst, amenorrhea
Research & Publications
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As of 4/1/2024, Dr. Ekman 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.
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157 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 | |
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Explains | 4.8 | |
Listens | 4.7 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Time Spent with Patient | 5 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
41 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024
Dr Eckman is always so down to Earth and personable. She is just a great doctor.
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024
Dr Ekman is an amazing person- she is so positive and supportive!
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
Dr Ekman is great, seemingly knowledgeable and quite personable.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024
The doctor answered all my questions and offered an additional help for me. She was specific and clear with all her answers. My time was well invested.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024
Dr. Ekman is very professional, extremely caring and does a thorough job listening to my concerns and suggesting a plan to resolve them.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024
I am disappointed in the lack of knowledge my doctor has on perimenopause and menopause. I have had 2 unnecessary labs order out of my pocket due to her not understanding this stage of life. I am planning on finding a doctor will experience/knowledge in menopause.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024
Dr. Ekman is a great professional.in her specialty. She is knowledgeable and provides information and solutions to all of my needs as a patient. She listens to my concerns and communicates her diagnosis and ways of treating my medical issues very efficiently and successfully.
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024
Dr Ekman is my favorite doctor in the world!! I love her!!
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024
This practice is fantastic and Dr. Eckman is truly the most thorough, brilliant and specific physician I've ever had.
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024
I ALWAYS recommend Dr. Eckman to every female I know!
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024
Dr. Ekman is an amazing doctor. She never makes me feel rushed and thoroughly explains everything to me and all available options.
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024
I always recommend Dr. Ekman. She is my favorite Dr. She has been so helpful over the last 20 years.
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2024
I would like to be able to schedule (not just request) appointments online. For Dr Ekman, the only options are to _request_ an appointment online (and then have to go back and forth to actually schedule) or call. It would be optimal if her schedule was available for real-time online scheduling by me/the patient.
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2024
Dr Ekman heard my issues and priorities in addressing them, reviewed the options and pros/cons of each, etc. She's a great doctor and I've been with her for many years.
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024
Dr. Ekman is truly a professional beyond. I love how she informs her answers with scientific peer-reviewed literature and offers space for questions. Even though the general appointment went a little long, she still took care to fully talk through the options of the additional request I sent in late.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Dr always listens, truly cares.
Reviewed on May 31, 2024
Dr. Eckman is so relatable and frank in her discussions. She makes me feel very comfortable.
Reviewed on May 20, 2024
Dr Ekman is the best!
Reviewed on May 16, 2024
Dr Eckman is always very thorough on our visits and is very good at explaining things
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024
Dr. Ekman is one of the best doctor's I've ever had! She is very kind, listens well, and is very knowledgeable. She always has an answer for any question I have - and I appreciate her wonderful bedside manner
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024
Dr Eckman is literally the most amazing doctor I've ever had. I only wish she covered every single specialty I would ever need so I could see only her for the rest of my life!!!!
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
Dr. Ekman provided me all options to address my concerns and was informative and kind in relaying details about a concern that required follow up care.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024
Dr Ekman is by far one of my favorite doctors. She cares about her patients and has a great sense of humor and bedside manner.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024
Dr. Ekman is literally amazing. The best doctor I've ever seen. Her intelligence, caring and ability to listen basically saved my daughter from having a more in depth and serious surgery. We couldn't be more blessed to have her on call at the hospital. Her care was life changing. And when we went for our follow up - she spent so much time listening to our concerns and explaining all the treatment options.The clinic and her patients are lucky to have her.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024
Dr. Ekman is amazing. She always takes time to listen to all of my questions and her confidence in her answers really makes me feel reassured.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024
Dr.Ekman always provides exceptional service.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024
Overall good service when scheduling. It's just hard to get an appointment with your doctor when needed. Dr. Ekman books out for months. I made my annual appointment 6months in advance. Doctors are having to take on too many patients. It's not fair to them or the people they care for.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024
I would bet money that Dr. Ekman is the best OBGYN you have at the Clinic. She is smart, down to earth, has an outstanding bedside manner, explains everything perfectly and can easily put patients at ease during exams and while explaining tough topics. She is kind, empathetic, funny (not something you see often in the medical community), and excellent communicator, and extremely knowledgeable about her area of expertise. If you need a face for the OBGYN department for a public platform, she should without a doubt be it.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024
Dr. Ekman is amazing!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024
Dr. Ekman takes the time to listen, explain things, and she's sooooo nice!!
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024
Dr. Ekman is the best doctor and I am so grateful for her care.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023
DR. Ekman or her nurse always respond promptly via My Chart or phone.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023
Dr. Ekman is excellent. I wish she was my dr. for everything. She is so knowledgeable - it amazes me. She takes the time to go over everything a discuss side effects, possible outcomes, and gives me her opinion and option, to...
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023
Dr. Ekman is awesome. Very informed and she has a nice way with her patients.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023
I would and will recommend Dr Ekman.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023
Dr. Ekman is awesome!!
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023
The best of the best. She's always listening and being proactive while being compassionate and caring. Couldn't have a better Dr. Shes amazing!
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023
Dr Ekman went above and beyond, asked questions, provided advice and was very helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023
I recommended my care provider to my 50 year old sister after this visit, because of the excellent care I always receive.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023
Dr. Ekman is my favorite doctor. I moved 30min away from her, but I'll travel to keep her as my doctor!
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023
Love Dr. Ekman!!!!