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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

  • Ankle Reconstructive Surgery
  • Ankle Surgery
  • Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery
  • Foot Assessment
  • Foot Reconstructive Surgery
  • Foot Surgery
  • Forefoot Surgery
  • Fracture Care
  • Musculoskeletal Treatment for Joint Pain
  • Podiatry
  • Podopediatrics
  • Sports Medicine
View all 12 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Achilles Tendon Injury
  • Ankle Instability
  • Ankle Ulcers
  • Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
  • Birth Defects
  • Bunions (Hallux Valgus)
  • Foot Deformities
  • Foot Ulcers
  • Fracture Nonunion
  • Heel Spurs
  • Overuse Syndrome
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sprained Ankle
View all 13 Specialties +
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Biography

About Christopher Herbert, DPM

Christopher Herbert, MD, joins the Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Lorain after three years of independent private practice. He formerly served as a full-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine for six years, gaining extensive experience in treating adult and pediatric foot and ankle pathology using nonsurgical and surgical approaches. During this time, Dr. Herbert was Assistant Director to several affiliated residency programs and gained additional expertise as a Practice Associate at the Beachwood Foot and Ankle Center in Beachwood, Ohio, and PHS Saint Michael Hospital, Center for Comprehensive Wound Treatment in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Herbert completed an advanced three-year surgical residency program in 1995 through Richmond Heights General Hospital and affiliated Cleveland-area hospitals. Dr. Herbert has extensive national and international lecturing and teaching experience. He has received numerous honors and awards including the OPMSA President's Award and the ACFAS Earl G. Kaplan Award for Academic and Clinical Excellence. Dr. Herbert has also authored several articles for medical journals and publications regarding pyrolytic carbon implants and the surgical correction of complex digital deformities. He has practiced with the Lorain Orthopaedics Group since May 2003.
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2003

Education & Fellowships

Residency - University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center
Podiatric Surgery
Richmond Heights, OH
1995

Fellowship - Orthopadisches Spital Speising
Pediatric Orthopedics
Vienna,
1995

Medical Education - Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (Kent State University)
Podiatry
Independence, OH
1993

Undergraduate - Kent State University
Kent, OH
1989

Certifications

  • Foot and Ankle Surgery - Foot Surgery

Specialty Interests

all nail care, diabetic foot management, diabetic footcare with emphasis on foot wound/infection management, diabetic nail & foot care, foot and ankle surgery, foot and ankle trauma, fractures and injuries of the foot and ankle, Heel Pain, podiatry, podopediatrics and congenital deformities, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine, sports medicine including musculoskeletal treatment for joint pain, sports related and overuse injuries

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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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 9/18/2024, Dr. Herbert 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

295 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

60 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

He's the best. Give him a raise

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024

First time visiting this doctor from a family member's referral. He was very responsive, helpful and knowledgeable about why I was feeling the pain I was. I will follow up with him in the future if more appointments are needed. I also love that he has a sense of humor.

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024

Dr. Herbert is so caring and gives you such confidence in his skills.

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2024

Dr. Herbert provided excellent care.

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2024

Dr. Herbert was very thorough and answered all questions. Very easy to work with.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

Completely satisfied with Dr. Herbert.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024

Dr.Herbert did a great job

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024

Dr. Herbert is just great. He talks to you like you are old friends. Love his bedside manner.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

Have to drive 30+ miles for this visit. As well as for the injections I need every few months since Dr Phinney departure from the main campus. It would be nice to get them at the main campus and absolutely not by radiology who did a horrible job on my feet I could bare walk for months.I am happy that Dr Herbert is available, capable and pleasant. So I will continue to make the drive to Lorain.

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024

Dr. Christopher Herbert was wonderful. I'd had a surgery on the other ankle years ago, done by Dr. Robert Zanotti, but his treatment of me can't compare to the compassion and eagerness with which Dr. Herbert treated me. He encouraged that the surgery be done as soon as possible so that I didn't further damage my achilles tendon, and he has been gentle and honest each time he's seen me for post-op follow-up.

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024

Dr Herbert is an excellent doctor. I have given his name to other people. He treats me with respect and kindness.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

Dr. Herbert was awesome!!

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024

Always recommend my awesome doctor's. Dr Herbert makes one feel comfortable and he does an Awesome Job!

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2024

Dr Herbert is simply the best! He truly cares about his patients and it shows!

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

I've always had nothing but good results from Cleveland Clinic, and Dr. Herbert's office was no different. Courteous, kind and interested in me as a person.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

He's friendly and exuberant, and quick to explain exactly what happens, using the xrays to make his point. Made everything clear and understandable without being condescending or talking down to me. Seemed excited to be able to take care of my problem, which is a great comfort. Didn't make me feel like I was wasting his time or complaining pointlessly. Made me feel valued and a part of the solution, instead of just a patient.

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024

Dr. Herbert was fantastic. Great with my son! Comforted him during procedure.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

Dr. Herbert is the best!!

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

Dr Herbert was great!

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Dr Herbert is one of my favorite doctors. Always kind, considerate and spends time getting to know you as a person. LOVE HIM!!

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024

Dr Herbert was fantastic. He listened, responded and treated me with such knowledge and care. I only wish all our physicians were of the same caliber. He's a real asset to the Cleveland Clinic.

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Dr. Herbert is the best!

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Dr. Herbert put me at ease right away. We talked about unrelated things before he checked my foot. He was very professional and friendly.

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

Dr Herbert was thoroughly prepared, warm, and considerate. He answered every question and scenario to my satisfaction

Reviewed on May 17, 2024

Dr Herbert is always very professional!!

Reviewed on May 17, 2024

Following my last appointment I had a concern & sent a my chart note to Dr. Herbert & he responded to my concern within hours.

Reviewed on May 16, 2024

Great Dr. !!!

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Dr Christopher Herbert is a very good doctor. He explained everything in detail to me. He did an excellent job taking care of me.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Dr Herbert is absolutely wonderful and personable. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a podiatrist.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

Easily the best doctor I have ever meet

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

I hadn't seen Dr. Herbert since he did surgery on my ankle 4-5 years ago, so it was great once again to see him and his staff. I trust Dr. Herbert with my care, and appreciate his knowledge, professionalism and of course his friendliness!

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024

Dr. Herbert is a wonderful doctor and will continue seeing him.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

I felt like Dr.Herbert treated me like whole person and knew that I wasn't feeling well and I was in a lot of pain.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Dr Herbert is an awesome dr

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Excellent doctor and staff. They made me feel right at home. I will see them soon.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

One of the best foot doctors that I have ever met so far.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

Dr. Christoper Herbert is excellent. He is so caring and thoughtful in addition to being a good doctor.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

Dr. Is absolutely awesome. Scheduler at front desk was equally awesome

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024

Dr Herbert seemed rushed

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

Dr Christopher Herbert is the best. Knowledgeable, kind, good listener and great sense of humor.

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

Dr. Herbert is wonderful doctor!

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

Dr. Herbert and all of his staff were excellent!

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024

Dr.Herbert is personable and very thorough.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024

Excellent experience with Dr Herbert

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024

Dr. Herbert is a very caring, and personable Doctor. I would, and have, recommended him to people I know.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024

Dr.Herbert was very friendly and listen to my concerns

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

Sara doing x-rays was efficient and caring.Dr. Herbert was first foot doctor to explain tendon problem and how that resulted in flat feet, and I am 80 years old. He offered comservatiive treatment which was also my choice. I am following through with his PT order and with getting the dual FAOs. All in all my visit was extremely positive.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

Very good visit with Dr. Herbert

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

Dr Herbert is wonderful! I would highly recommend him to friends and family. I enjoyed talking with him.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

I know this dr is a successful surgeon and I would agree with his treatment if that is recommended. He was probably irritated because my appt was late with him. After all, the x-ray was late. He seemed In a hurry and very to the point.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

Dr. Christopher Herbert Is a Great Physician!

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024

Dr Herbert great doctor!!!

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023

I found Dr. Herbert to be amazing! He explained my condition to where I understood everything. He took his time and didn't rush through my visit with him.

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023

I'm very happy that I found an awesome podiatrist! Dr. Herbert is awesome!

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023

Outstanding provider!

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

Dr. Herbert is the best, he really cares about his patients. He is excellent at what he does, whether he's saving a limb or providing routine diabetic foot care.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

Dr. Hebert and entire staff extremely nice.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Dr Herbert has always given me outstanding care. Have referred him to several of my friends.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Dr. Herbert was excellent in explanation, treatment, and prognosis of condition.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Great experience with appointment, staff and doctor

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