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Department Ophthalmology
Primary Location Avon Lake Family Health Center
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Avon Lake Family Health Center
Primary Location

Avon Lake Family Health Center

Appointment:
216.444.2020
Desk:
440.933.8300
Fax:
440.930.2649
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Adult Contact Lenses
  • Contact Lenses
  • Diabetic Eye Examinations
  • Eye Examinations
  • Eyeglasses
  • FAA Eye Exam
  • Optometry
View all 7 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • 20/20 Vision
  • Aging and Your Eyes
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Astigmatism
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Corneal Abrasion
  • Diabetic Eye
  • Dry Eyes
  • Eye Care Facts for Older Americans
  • Eye Infections
  • Farsightedness
  • Floaters and Flashes
  • Myopia (Nearsightedness)
  • Ocular Allergies
  • Pink Eye
  • Red Eye
View all 16 Specialties +
Insurance

Insurance

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2017

Education & Fellowships

Medical Education - The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Columbus, OH
2015

Undergraduate - University of Akron
Akron, OH
2011

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Christopher Erwin, OD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

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 10/7/2024, Dr. Erwin 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.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* 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

329 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
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

46 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2024

Dr Erwin is very friendly and personable. Would definitely recommend him to a friend or family member.

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024

Amazing doctor who answered all my questions

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

Dr. Erwin was kind, considerate and funny. Also he was very informative about my condition and potential future events.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024

Very pleasant experience. Been having eye trouble for a while and have seen two doctors prior to Dr. Erwin. He seemed to know what my issue was immediately, was very nice and explained things so I could understand.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024

Excellent Doctor. Listened to my questions and gave thorough answers. Very knowledgeable

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

I thought Dr Christopher Erwin was a very nice, competent doctor and wound see him again.

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024

Dr. Erwin is the best! My vision is such an important part of my health and wellness, and I trust him as a vital part of my care team. He takes time to ask about and make recommendations for solutions that will work for my career, hobbies/interests. The office staff are friendly, respectful and well informed.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

My primary optometry Doctor has not been available and I have seen multiple different doctors. Problem still ongoing despite this. Dr Erwin has been professional, and helpful.

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

Dr. Irwin is great,knows my issues, speaks to them offers ideas what to watchout for to help keep condition in control.

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024

Dr. Erwin is so very nice. He is very caring and a good listener.

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024

I have been to several doctors throughout the past year about an issue with my eye. This was the first visit that I actually got some real answers and the doctor listened and was very helpful

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024

Dr. Erwin was professional and thorough in his explanations and laid out options for follow up clearly- leaving appropriate options up to me.

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024

Very happy I'm very fortunate to have seen Dr. Erwin and his assistant, I believe Tim

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024

Thank you Dr.ERWIN

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

Dr. Erwin listens closely and is very thorough, kind, and pleasant; he's a great optometrist and asset to the Clinic. I drive a distance to see him and he's very much worth the effort.

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024

Excellent doctor!

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024

One of the best doctors I have had at the Clinic!!!

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024

The eye doctor was not respectful Sound in rushBothered by answering wuestions

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2024

I have gone to Dr Erwin for more than 4 yrs.... Regardless of the time of my appointment (a.m. Or late p.m.) He always yawns throughout the ENTIRE visit; to the point i'm wondering if it is a medical condition. Imagine how it makes me feel as he yawns in my face!

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Dr. Irwin and his staff were really wonderful

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

Dr. Erwin is the best provider ever! He is an absolute gem and amazing doctor!

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

Nice clinic, Dr Erwin is professional and thorough.

Reviewed on May 13, 2024

Dr. Erwin has been my optometrist for several years, and he always takes the time to listen to my concerns and provides me the bedside manner that a doctor should without rushing his patient.

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

New provider and took him because he had an opening, but things worked out very well. Gave me a thorough explanation and plan for treatment.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Dr Erwin and his assistant are great. It's slightly longer drive for me than other CCF facilities but I enjoy and trust Dr Erwin and his assistant.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Always a great experience with Dr. Erwin.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024

Doc was honest and offered good solutions for my vision problem

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

Dr Erwin is a great doctor. Listens educates and informs. Very humorous yet very appropriate. Understanding and empathetic love our doctor

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Dr. Erwin is professional, very informative and personable in his approach. Thank you all for your help with our eye and overall health efforts.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2024

Dr. Erwin was able to diagnose my issue fairly quickly. He was compassionate, kind and understanding. I felt confident in his abilities and care he provided. I was grateful to have been recommend to him by Dr. Shao for double vision.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Dr Erwin is an excellent and competent physician.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

Dr. Erwin was absolutely wonderful. Extremely caring and compassionate. Took the time to listen to questions as well as explain what was going on. Went above and beyond, taking the extra time to show diagrams and provide patient education to assist with calming my anxiety and fear over my condition. Would 100% recommend him as a provider.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Awesome experience - - I'm a teacher so I really appreciated his thorough explanations and also really listening to my concerns & questions (that's not a given in medicine anymore so it catches your attention when you experience this type of care.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

I will most definitely recommend this location and doctor!

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

I had to make 3 different dates and times for this one appointment. I would get a call that doctor would not be in 1st appointment then rescheduled and that one was cancelled the day before my appointment and then finally was seen on the 3rd scheduled appointment. Which was this one.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

Dr. Erwin is great!! He made me feel so comfortable and communicated well with me

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024

Dr. Erwin is fantastic. Very thorough and a great sense of humor. He's a really practical and personable person and I appreciate that as a patient.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

First time seeing Rachel, she was excellent!!! She listened, asked questions, we made a plan and was very thorough!. I would definitely recommend her .

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024

Dr. Erwin is great!

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024

Never have a problem getting in with Dr. Erwin

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Doctor was good at explaining findings, asking applicable questions and making sure I understood everything.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

I hate to boast about anyone of the Cleveland clinic doctors because they're also good, but Dr. Irwin is outstanding. He takes personal interest in his patience and with me he's very concerned about including me and my care decisions about my eyes and what I can afford as far as medications. He's personable and wants to know what's going on with my Treatment at home and I Don't believe I have ever met a more caring doctor.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2023

Dr Irwin is awesome!

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Excellent, easy to talk to doctor. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023

Dr Irwin was great!!! Super cool down to earth and great at explaining what was going on with my eyes!!!

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023

The best visit to see a provider in YEARS!

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