Emergency icon Important Updates
Close
Important Updates

Coming to a Cleveland Clinic location?

Department Orthopaedic Surgery
Primary Location Lorain Orthopaedics
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Primary Location

Lorain Orthopaedics

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Acute Fracture Care
  • Arthroscopy
  • Fracture Care
  • General Orthopaedics
  • Joint Reconstruction
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Musculoskeletal Treatment for Joint Pain
  • Orthopaedic Care of the Elderly
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement
  • Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Replacement
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Rotator Cuff Surgery
  • Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Shoulder Instability Repairs
  • Shoulder Reconstruction
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Sports Safety
  • Total Knee Replacement
View all 26 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Knee
  • Bone Disorders
  • Joint Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Impairments
  • Overuse Syndrome
  • Sports Injuries
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
View all 8 Specialties +
Insurance

Insurance

Is Cleveland Clinic Part of Your Insurance?

Review a list of accepted insurance plans for our Northeast Ohio locations or learn more about purchasing a contracted managed care plan.

View All Plans
Biography

About Alfred Serna, MD

Alfred Serna, MD, who joined the Staff at Cleveland Clinic in 1999, is a Sports Medicine Physician and Total Joint Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Lorain, and Kolczun and Kolczun Orthopaedics. He has been practicing in the Lorain community since 1996.

Dr. Serna is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a local and national presenter. He provides medical team coverage for many Lorain County High Schools.
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1999

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Sports Medicine
Cleveland, OH
1996

Residency - Johns Hopkins University
Orthopaedic Surgery
Baltimore, MD
1995

Residency - Johns Hopkins University
General Surgery
Baltimore, MD
1990

Medical Education - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
MD, MD
Baltimore, MD
1988

Undergraduate - John Carroll University
University Heights, OH
1984

Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialty Interests

Acute fracture care, arthritis, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, general orthopaedics and sports medicine, joint problems, total joint replacement, knee surgery, orthopaedic care of the elderly, osteoarthritis care, sports medicine including musculoskeletal treatment for joint pain

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Alfred Serna, MD.

(Disclaimer: This search is powered by PubMed, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with Cleveland Clinic.)

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 10/20/2024, Dr. Serna 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

279 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
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

45 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024

Have recommended Dr Serna to my friends and family. He's an excellent surgeon and wonderful doctor

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024

The nurse, the PA, and Dr. Serna could not have been more caring and kind!

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

I was very impressed with everyone that I talked. All were so nice and very professional. Dr. Sherna spent as much time with me and answered all the questions I asked . I didn't feel like he rushed our visit.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

Dr. Serena is the very best! He has replaced both my shoulders and I was so pleased with him and my physical therapist, Matt Fitchet. I have no pain and can do so much. I would highly recommend Dr. Serena and his staff. He is an A+ for CCF!

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

I liked Dr. Serena very much. He was easy to talk to and his calm demeanor made me feel comfortable. He listened and explained my issues in a way I could understand.

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024

Great in every way! Dr. Serna was polite, patient, thorough and an excellent listener. He also has a nice bedside manner making you feel relaxed & comfortable. He is to be commended for his joint injection technique, where you sit across from one another on equal heights. It allows him direct line of sight /access to the site to inject. With his other hand he holds your hand on the side to be injected, gently positioning your arm for best access, while you rest your hand in his, squeezing during pain if needed.

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024

Terrific x-ray tech, Ryan, who had to shoot 10 x-rays of my shoulders. He knew full well how painful they are and made every effort to not cause me pain. He was also meticulous about capturing exactly what Dr. Serna & docs wanted, taking his time for accuracy. Also, great personality making patient feel important and at ease.

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024

Dr Cerna is very caring and he listens . Answered all my questions and provided updates on my current treatment. Would highly recommend him.

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

Very very nice and kind Dr.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024

Best care anyone can ask for at this Clinic.Dr. Serna was awesome doing my major surgery on my shoulder.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024

Dr Serna is the best

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

Dr showed a genuine about my issue.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

Dr Serna very helpful with my challenge

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

I'm very very impressed with the doctor and Avon Cleveland Clinic

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024

I already have recommended Dr. Serna to my aunt.

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024

Dr Serna was very kind and and listened to my concerns.

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

Dr Serna was very thorough and spent plenty of time answering my questions and providing me with options.

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

Dr Serna was polite, analytical and presented his diagnosis understandably and sensitively. We are totally pleased with our experience with Dr. Serna.

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Dr Serna is excellent.....easy to talk to, helpful and great bedside manner

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Dr. Serna is the BEST

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024

Dr. Alfred Serna is just wonderful! He explains things well and listens to my questions and concerns and never hurries me. He is awesome!!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

I was so very impressed with the doctor. He explained everything and was so kind and gentle.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

I would definitely recommend him Felt very, very comfortable.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Dr Serna is the best

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

He is a caring physician that looks out for what's best for the patient while presenting all options.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024

Dr Serna and the whole staff are wonderful

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024

Dr Serna is outstanding

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024

The doctor did not answer repeated question about pain on the left side of the knee. My concerns about the impact of ongoing muscle spasm on recovery from the surgery were minimized.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

Great Doctor!!

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

Highly recommend Dr. Serna!

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024

Dr. Serna is great!

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

Dr Serna is a caring and informative Dr. I totally respect his concerns and advice.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024

All went well. Dr.Serna is wonderful very patient& answers my questions.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024

Dr Serna and his team are top notch best experience ever

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

I was very surprised to get an appointment for the next day, which was a miracle, it is very hard to get an appointment with orthopedic doctor;,

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

You wait on the phone forever. Then docs are booked so heavily you cannot get in soon. Love Love Dr. Serna

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024

Always a pleasure seeing Dr Serna. He replaced both my knees so am well acquainted with him. Excellent doctor

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024

Always recommend Dr Serna to my friends and family

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

Be glad to recommend Dr Serna.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024

Dr Serna was fantastic! He went over all my options and treated me that day. The results have been excellent

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Dr. Serna has been wonderful. He explains everything so well regarding both risks and rewards and I am so grateful I landed in his care.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024

Dr. Serna was very informative and included me in the process of my surgery and showed me my X-rays with the problems and the procedures needed as well as the chances of infection etc..

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023

Happy with response time and all connected with Dr. Serna. As well as the Doctors care.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Dr and PA always very thorough and helpful when asking them questions about any concerns. I couldn't ask for any better care.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023

Doctor Serna anger his staff are Awesome!!

Back to Top