Lisa Lystad, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.445.2530
- Desk:
- 216.444.2030
- Fax:
- 216.445.2226
Treatment & Services
- Neuro-ophthalmic Evaluation
- Neuro-Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Adult Strabismus
- Double Vision
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Horner's Syndrome
- Optic Atrophy
- Papilledema
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Appointed
2007
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Cleveland,
OH USA
1992
Residency - Tufts Medical Center
Ophthalmology
Boston,
MA USA
1991
Internship - Lemuel Shattuck Hospital
Flexible
Boston,
MA USA
1988
Medical Education - Tufts University School of Medicine
Boston,
MA USA
1987
Graduate School - Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore,
MD USA
1979
Undergraduate - Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore,
MD USA
1977
Certifications
- Ophthalmology
Specialty Interests
neuro-ophthalmology
Research & Publications
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221 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
58 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 30, 2021
Dr. Lysted is amazing. She's number one in her field with humility and grace.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2021
Dr. Lystad is exceptional!
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2021
I have a chronic condition. I have been seen by many doctors over the years. This was one of the finest because of her high spirits, curiousity, and desire to teach me about my problem, as well as treat it.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2021
When my husband's consulting physicians were puzzled as to the cause of his failing eyesight, they suggested a consult with Dr. Lisa Lystad, due to her prominence in the field. The appointment was made immediately on August 26, 2020. The first available appointment was December 1, 2020, with the hopes of moving it up due to cancellations. We were encouraged to call in periodically, but to no avail. We were also put on a waiting list, but the appointment never moved up. We wish we could have seen Dr. Lystad sooner; but we were still encouraged when finally met her on December 1, 2020.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2021
When Mike's consulting physicians were puzzled by his failing eyesight, they recommended a consult with Dr. Lystad, due to her prominence in the field of neuro-ophthalmology. An appointment was made on August 26, 2020 with Dr. Lystad. The first available appointment was scheduled for December 1, 2020, with the hopes of moving it up due to cancellations. We were encouraged to call in to check periodically, but to no avail. We were put on a waiting list as well, but the appointment never moved up. We were very grateful to finally meet with Dr. Lystad and her staff. Her testing that day was thorough and she promised to consult with the referring physicians to get some answers for us before our next appointment with her, March 10, 2020. She was true to her word.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2021
Dr Lystad, is amazing!!!!!! Really a personal experience and a great communicator.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2021
dr lysread is wonderful
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2021
great experience! I got very lucky to schedule with such a great doctor!!!
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2021
Dr Lystad is the best. She always listens to my concerns and understands my fear of eye doctors
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2021
Doctor Lystad is very caringand eager to help you. SHE IS AWESOME
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2021
my experience was excellent with Dr. Lystad
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2021
Dr. Lystak was very professional and explained everything to me in layman's terms.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2021
Dr. Lystad is an excellent physician and is a credit to Cole Institute.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2021
Appointment was fine and thorough...Dr. Lystad is my choice for excellent care.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2021
An excellent doctor. I saw her after a very bad experience with another doctor. Dr Lystad gave me the correct diagnosis with many options. I was also able to call and get in the next morning due to the concern of my symptoms. She is top notch!! My only regret is not seeing her first.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2021
it is so hard during Covid to include a support person but the options presented were amazing. I was so scared and even during Covid the doctor gave me a reassuring small hug.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2021
Did not have a bad experience. Every thing was running smoothly. Had to wait in between, but was normal. Dr. Lystad and her assistants were very nice and I always felt comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2021
There was no care taker involved. My sight was examined, my peripheral vision was examined and then I saw Dr. Lystad
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2020
Dr. Lystad is a wonderful doctor. She is very competent in her thorough assessment with additional tests in conjunction with previous medical records. I appreciated her detailed, easy to understand diagnosis combined with charts and pictures. She is energetic, caring and the love of her profession is very evident and refreshing!
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2020
I've been with Doctor Lystad for probably close to years. I followed her to the CC. She is one of the best.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2020
I only got a timely appointment because my rheumatologist made personal contact, otherwise my appointment would have been in March. I am so deeply grateful to dr villa forte and dr lystad for getting me in early to help with my excruciating pain. Only ccf.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2020
dr. Lystad is amazing, so detailed
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2020
Dr. Lystad will be reviewing my case with the doctors who referred me. She will be contacting other providers to try to solve the puzzle of my sight loss. She was very thorough in her examination. I look forward to hearing her results.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2020
she is the best doctor I've ever seen. I'm not inclined to trust blindly when it comes to my brain / eye condition but she quickly earned that trust and more. I've never felt safer or more secure in my medical decisions. I truly believe that if my condition can be reversed she is the person to do it. More so if it cannot be reversed I am confident she is trying everything and that I couldn't expect better care elsewhere.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2020
All the staff at Dr Lystad's office, including her, are awesome providers.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2020
this was my first visit with Dr. Lystad and I was very impressed. She took time to listen to my concerns and explain any treatment plan thoroughly. She answered all my questions fully. It was a pleasure meeting Dr. Lystad!
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2020
I see why there is a long wait to get an appointment with Dr. Lystad. She is great!!!
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2020
excellent experoence. I've lnown Dr.Lystadfor many years and each appointment has been met with utmost courtesy and professionalism by all staff. Dr Lystad is to be commended for her dedication to her specific field of expertise. She has helped many of us with our neurologic eyeconditions.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2020
Dr Lystad carefully explained what she was doing. a student was with her and Dr was always careful to ask if I minded if the student could have the opportunity to look at my eyes and she explained that she would use medical terms with the student and English with me. I was totally at ease. there is still testing to be done before "treatment". there was always a clear explanation about what she was doing/looking for and what my present options are.
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2020
Dr. Lystad is outstanding. I come from LA to see her quarterly
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2020
Extremely pleasant experience, Doctor was upbeat and caring.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2020
Dr. Lystad is an excellent physician and quite thorough.
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2020
Dr. Lystad the best. She has been a critical part of my health care for over 20 years. She is everything I could hope for in a doctor. My life is better because of her.
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2020
I have utmost confidence in Dr. Lystad
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2020
I was full of nerves before my appt. Dr. Lystad was professional and so calming. She told me exactly what was going to happen at the appointment, what to expect, and was thorough in her explanation of testing and findings. Thank you!!!
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2020
Dr. Lystad is professional and has outstanding bedside manner. The Clinic is very fortunate to have her.
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2020
Dr. Listad explained my conditions, set my mind at ease and after she was done explaining let me call my husband and she explained it again. I liked the way she made it personal by commenting about her own eye issues.
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2020
Dr. Lystad is thorough with her practice, she is very passionate in her profession
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2020
Dr Lisa Lystad is Brilliant, the Best Specialist I have ever been to. she is Extremely Knowledgable in her field.also she is kind and radiates good vibes from her heart.
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2020
*Dr. Lisa was the first to explain what it cause of double vision. For me there is no need to treat. Explained why my prisms were what I needed. She had a young neurologist with her.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2020
Dr. Lystad loves her job and it shows. she is very passionate about what she does. taught me what I needed to know. veey frindky and great with the residents too.
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2020
Excellent care. great staff. and a great Doctor!
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2020
Dr Lystad is possibly the most knowledgeable physician I have ever met in my life and I work as an executive in health care. she is first class and extremely thorough and informative.
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2020
excellent Doctor. very good processes as well operationally.
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2020
Dr Lystad is exceptional at her profession and has been extremely helpful in explaining my condition and status.
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2020
Dr. Lystad is the outstanding. I come from CA to see her
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2020
love Dr. Lystad! she treats each case personally and never feels rushed
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2020
great as usual. Dr Lystad. awesome
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2020
Dr Lystad is awesome and answers all my questions to my satisfaction
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2020
Dr. Lystad provides amazing care
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2020
Dr. Lystad is an amazing physician. I am grateful to be in her care for my condition. She is very "real" and honest with me. She is also kind and always works with me.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2020
Dr Lystad is one of the most caring and knowledgeable physicians I have ever dealt with
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2020
Love Dr. Lystad was wonderful! Very confident, pleasant, & efficient!
Reviewed on May 15, 2020
Dr. Lystad went far beyond my expectations. She obviously read all of my paperwork and was very prepared. I appreciated her kindness and the time she spent with me. Thank you so much!
Reviewed on May 5, 2020
I love my Dr. Lystad she's amazing. My condition was not being treated well before I got to her and in a short couple of months she has completely changed my life and it feels like she really cares about me. I had a bad reaction to new medication and I never doubted trying that med was the right choice or that I would be ok in her care after. Trusting doctors after what I had been through was rough but I have nothing but respect and trust in Dr. Lystad. I cannot say enough good things about her !!!
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2020
dr Lystad is Alway so good. she listens, answers all our questions and concerns. she always makes us feel that we are her only patients she brought us comfort at a very scary time. and now we have answers
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2020
I absolutely loved this office and the doctor. She was very helpful and one of the nicest women I have ever met. I'll be telling family and friends about my visit.
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2020
Dr. Lystad was very professional with excellent knowledge about my problem.