Alan Lichtin, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6833
- Desk:
- 216.444.6823
- Fax:
- 216.444.9464
Treatment & Services
- Blood Transfusion
- Cancer Center
- Chemotherapy
- Clinical Trials
- General Hematology
- Hematology
- Nerve Biopsy
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Anemia
- Blood Clots
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer
- Hemostasis Disorders
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Myelodysplasia
- Platelet Disorders
- Pulmonary Embolism
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Appointed
1988
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Hematology/Oncology
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1986
Residency - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1983
Internship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Medical Internship
Cleveland,
OH USA
1981
Medical Education - University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati,
OH USA
1980
Undergraduate - University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati,
OH USA
1976
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
- Internal Medicine - Hematology
Specialty Interests
Adult hematology, coagulation and hemostasis disorders, hematologic malignancies, blood disorders, cancer, hemostasis disorders, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), myelodysplasia, platelet disorders
Awards & Honors
- Fellow in FACP since 7/1/09 from the Ohio Chapter
Research & Publications
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182 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
61 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 26, 2020
really like the doctor an nurses
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2020
Dr. Lichtin was very accommodating to see, and answer all my question prior to to my scheduled back surgery the following week.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2020
I am extremely pleased with Dr. Lichtin, he is very thorough, discusses my concerns with me, and is genuinely concerned about my health and medications. A very good doctor.
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2020
Cleveland clinic is the best and dr Lichtin is the best
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2020
Dr. Lichtin is an amazing individual. very caring and concerned with my health and family. I would recommend him to anyone with my symptoms
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2020
doctor seemed sinsire about my question s
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2020
*Dr. Lichtin is THE BEST.
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2020
Very knowledgeable doctor.
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2020
Dr. Lichtin's staff very courteous and efficient in scheduling appointment
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2020
I actually look forward to my visits with Dr. Lichtin! He is very easy to relate to and talk with; he explains my treatment options thoroughly.
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2020
Dr. lichtin is the best!
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2020
best dr ever
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2020
excellent caring Doctor
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2020
Dr. Lichtin is the most caring and understanding physician I have ever met. I am so fortunate that he is at the clinic snd I am in his care
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2020
he is a wonderfully, caring and understandings physician
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2020
Dr. Lictin is absolutely amazing! He fit me into his very busy schedule the day I called to make sure I was well cared for and my health was his top priority!
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2020
Very good. *Dr. Katz is very caring! *Dr. Lichtin is a very experienced, knowledgeable and great DR.
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2020
Dr Lichten was very personable, professional and informative. An appropriate amount of time was used to discuss test results and for me to ask questions.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2020
Dr Lichtin is one of the best and approachable doctors that I have ever seen.
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2020
All of my appointments with Dr. Lichtin have been very professional and helpful, and include answers to all questions.
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2020
Dr. Lichen is very thorough, never rushed, and very compassionate.
Reviewed on May 26, 2020
Dr. Lichtin is EXTRAORDINARILY reponsive.
Reviewed on May 26, 2020
Dr. is VERY patient, kind, concerned to answer questions.
Reviewed on May 26, 2020
Dr. Lichtin's staff is always SO KIND.
Reviewed on May 20, 2020
Another of Dr. Lichtin's patients worked with him on my appointment and he was very accommodating. Very thorough in ordering labs, cultures ahead of time so he could accurately diagnose.
Reviewed on May 18, 2020
Very nice Dr. Cleveland clinic is very professional and he always gets back to me
Reviewed on May 14, 2020
There is no better hemotologist than Dr. L. He deserves a public shout out for his concern for the whole patient
Reviewed on May 11, 2020
Great doctor and staff.
Reviewed on May 4, 2020
Dr. Lichtin is a very kind a caring physician. I would highly recommend him to family and friends.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2020
Dr. Lichtin was great! He was very caring, very detailed, and very knowledgeable. I feel very confident in having him treat me.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2020
Dr. Lichtin is a very caring, honest physician, very easy to relate to. Our discussions are very frank.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2020
very thorough, caring and professional doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2020
This was a great first experience. Dr. Lichtin was very helpful and courteous
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2020
Dr. Lichtin is always considerate, knowledgeable, kind and helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2020
Dr. Lichtin is the best. He truly is an amazing, and very caring physician. Best doctor!
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2020
Dr. Lichtin is the greatest He has been my doctor for many years and I can't say enough about how helpful he has been. I would rate him as the greatest doctor I have seen in the last 40 years.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2020
Dr. Lichtenstein was recommended to me by another physician; this was an excellent suggestion! Fantastic provider.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2020
dr Lichtin does an outstanding job
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2020
Luck to have this physician at my side!
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2020
The Clinic and this physician as all the physicians caring for me are top shelf. And I am not afraid to sing their phrases to all around me.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2020
Dr. Lichten is excellent. His commitment to my care and well being should be the standard by which all physicians should be judged.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2020
I would not give up or change to another doctor. Dr. Lichten cares about his patients. I drive over an hour to see him and would not trust anyone else to treat me.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2020
Dr. Lichtin has consistently shown the highest standard of care for my illness. I am blessed to have him as my doctor.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2019
In my 65 years experience; Dr Lichtin is one of the best doctors I have ever had care for my health!
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2019
Dr. Lichtin is an excellent, caring, and thorough doctor.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2019
Dr Lichtin is in my opinion the best Doctor I have ever had.He has saved my life and looked after me as if I was a member of his own family
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2019
Dr Lichtin is very compassionate and kind. he takes his time talking with me and is thorough in his assessment and treatment approach.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2019
Dr. Lichtin is an amazing physician and individual
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2019
Excellent and compassionate physician.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2019
the very best doctor I have at Cleveland clinic . awesome person!
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2019
Dr Lichtin has always been excellent in every way I wish more docrors were like him My sincere "Thank You" to Dr Lichtin.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2019
He is an exceptional doctor. He listened to me and took the time to explain and read about my past visits with other doctors and facilities.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2019
Was scheduled soon after I called. Dr. Lichtin is excellent. I feel he will find me answers I am not finding elsewhere. I came to him for a second opinion. He promptly called me to discuss my test results & set up more testing immediately.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2019
I was so impressed with the information I was given by Dr. Lichtin. I feel like he will find the answers I am looking for. I didn't leave feeling dumbfounded like with my previous dr.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2019
I would highly recommend Dr. Lichtin & his entire staff. Even the lab was excellent
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2019
Dr Lichtin was fantastic, just what I wanted. Getting through your system is more challenging, knew someone who helped my expedite my request.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2019
I actually felt "heard" by Dr. Lichtin, and that's huge with me because my local hematologist is in and out in under 3 minutes. I feel like I have some hope now
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2019
My care by Doctor Lichtin and his staff, and the scheduling staff, has consistently been of the highest quality.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2019
I felt more at ease once in the exam room. The nurse was a good listener & made me comfortable prior to the Doctor's consultation. I was impressed with both of them.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2019
I was so impressed overall concerning both staff & facility @ Dr. Lichtin;s office,
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2019
If you are fortunate enough t be treated by Dr. Lichtin be very thankful. He has rightly developed the reputation of being one of the most caring, compassionate, and skilled doctors the Clinic has. He goes above and beyond even the Clinic's high standards to care for his patients. I have interacted with him as my doctor for years and have always felt that I am being treated by a very special person with genuine empathy and the highest expertise.