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Department Ophthalmology
Primary Location Solon Family Health Center
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English, Greek
Surgeon No
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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
1999

Undergraduate - The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
1995

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Cathy Pappas, OD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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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 10/9/2024, Dr. Pappas has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. 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

197 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 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

20 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Dr. Pappas was excellent.

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024

Very good eye doctor.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024

I was treated very well. My appointment was on time. An excellent doctor's visit.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

She was unwilling to understand my need and my concerns about my eyes. She's already had her opinion and that's what she worked

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024

Doctor Pappas was kind, caring, and very professional. I am glad to have her as my new eye doctor.

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

When checking out the person schedule a procedure at discharge told us we would need to call and confirm if we could get the procedure the day we went. She could have easily done that for us. Dr Pappas was INCREDIBLE. We will refer family members to her.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024

Dr. Pappas was very nice and addressed all my concerns and questions.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

I was having an ocular emergency and her staff and Dr Pappas got me in the next day

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

I was impressed with this doctor. I was in a panic about eye pain. Very reassuring, professional and caring.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024

Dr Pappas is great my wife and I couldn't be happier

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Dr and staff were great.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

She was absolutely excellent

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024

The doctor was very thorough, and the staff was very personable and pleasant.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

The front desk at Dr Pappas Garfield Marymount office is courteous and always above helpful with patient needs

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

Dr Cathy Pappas is professional , intelligent , always up on latest research , kind and thorough !

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

I have made several referrals to CCF Cole Eye Dr Cathy Pappas & office

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

The assistance was amazing, she paid attention to what I could take and what I couldn't take. Very caring

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024

The doctor was well respected of my concerns

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024

Dr. Pappas & her team is fantastic! She is very thorough, quite friendly (spent the time w/ me explaining the changes in my eyes) & very professional. I felt comfortable talking to her about my concerns.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024

Dr. Pappas is very professional, thorough, & considerate!

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