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Department Orthopaedic Surgery
Primary Location Willoughby Hills Fam Hlth Ctr
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Willoughby Hills Fam Hlth Ctr
Primary Location

Willoughby Hills Fam Hlth Ctr

Appointment:
216.518.3444
Desk:
216.518.3497
Fax:
216.518.3490

Additional Locations

Orthopaedic Surgery

Mentor Hospital

8300 Norton Parkway
Mentor, OH 44060
Directions

Appointment:
216.518.3444
Desk:
216.518.3497
Fax:
216.518.3490
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Back Pain Treatment
  • Care of the Young Athlete
  • Center for Pediatric Sports Health
  • Concussion Center
  • Fracture Care
  • General Orthopaedics
  • Management of Early Hip Disease
  • Neck Pain Treatment
  • Non-Operative Orthopaedics
  • Non-Operative Treatment of Fractures
  • Non-Operative Treatment of Sprains
  • Nonsurgical Treatment of Arthritis
  • Nonsurgical Treatment of Musculoskeletal Sports Injuries
  • Orthopaedics
  • Peripheral Joint Injections
  • Prevention and Treatment of Injuries in the Aging Athlete
  • Sports Medicine
  • Sports Safety
  • Women's Sports Health
View all 19 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Knee
  • Athletic Knee Injury
  • Back Disorders
  • Back Pain in Athletes
  • Back Problems in Athletes
  • Bursitis
  • Cervical Spine Disorders
  • Concussion
  • Facet Joint Syndrome
  • Hand Problems
  • Hip Pain
  • Internal Derangement of the Knee
  • Knee Injuries
  • Knee Pain
  • Leg Pain
  • Lumbar Spine Disorders
  • Medical Problems in Athletes
  • Muscle Injuries
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Impairments
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Neck Problems in Athletes
  • Orthopaedic Injuries
  • Overuse Syndrome
  • Patellofemoral Instability
  • Pediatric Knee Injuries
  • Pediatric Knee Pain
  • Posterior Tibial Tendonitis / Dysfunction
  • Shin Splints
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sports Injuries
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
  • Thoracic Spine Disorders
  • Upper Extremity Disorders
View all 41 Specialties +
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Biography

About Anne Rex, DO

Anne M. Rex, DO, FAOASM, is a staff physician within the Center for Sports Health in the Department of Orthopaedics at the Cleveland Clinic. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor for Sports Medicine at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and the team physician for Lake Catholic High School in Mentor, Ohio.

Dr. Rex specializes in Primary Care Sports Medicine and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in the subspecialty of Sports Medicine, in addition to, certification in Family Practice. She received the award of Fellow of the American Osteopathic Association of Sports Medicine in 2014 after substantially demonstrating excellence in the field of Sports Medicine both clinically and academically.

Dr. Rex has a special interest in treating sports-related orthopaedic and musculoskeletal injuries, returning athletes safely to play, and medical management of many common orthopaedic conditions. In addition, she emphasizes the safe return to work, activities of daily living and recreational sports and exercise as the subspecialty of Sports Medicine is inclusive of all active individuals at all levels. She works in close collaboration with a variety of providers within the Cleveland Clinic for a multidisciplinary approach to find the optimal treatment plan to restore health and prevent future injury.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2008

Education & Fellowships

Residency - University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center
Sports Medicine
Richmond Heights, OH
2005

Residency - University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center
Family Practice
Richmond Heights, OH
2004

Internship - University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center
Rotating
Richmond Heights, OH
2002

Medical Education - New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
New York, NY
2001

Undergraduate - University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
1996

Certifications

  • Sports Medicine
  • Family Medicine - Sports Medicine

Specialty Interests

Non-surgical orthopaedics, all sports-related musculoskeletal injuries, adolescent lower back pain, spondylolysis

Awards & Honors

  • FAOASM: Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (2014)

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Anne Rex, DO.

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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 10/15/2024, Dr. Rex 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

234 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
4.6 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.7
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.6

32 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024

Dr. Rex explained everything clearly. She was kind, caring and professional.

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2024

I thought it was great that Dr. Rex could see me as quickly as she did. I was in a great deal of pain and she provided timely and much needed relief prior to the weekend.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

Dr. Rex was amazing as always.

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024

Excellent doctor

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024

Dr Rex made it possible for us to get an appointment the same day which was crucial. Also provided very thorough exam.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024

I felt so fortunate to have been seen by such a caring and knowledgeable staff and physician!

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

Dr Rex is an exceptional doctor and more importantly empathetic provider. She took time examining my daughter, Annalin, thoroughly after she failed PT. She continued to try to find solutions for her. I am also on staff at CC and am very aware of how high provider burnout is with physicians, but Dr Rex made sure to take time with her, explain, was empathetic and provided suggestion.

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

The dr was very professional and staff was great most pleasant experience

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

Dr Rex is awesome.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

Dr Rex,is just amazing caring,understanding,and so very very helpful

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024

Dr Rex was wonderful- knowledgeable and reassuring on the diagnosis and management. I will definitely recommend her to others.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Dr.Rex is so kind,Shows that she cares,And completely informs you of your care plan. I highly recommend

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

Dr Rex is extremely concerned about my condition. She is always focused on finding a way to relieve my pain

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

The staff and the doctor were very professional and answered all my concerns

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

Dr. Rex is absolutely amazing. Cleveland Clinic is lucky to have her, as is my child. She goes above and beyond. Was thorough in her evaluation and recommended appropriate and helpful providers to keep my athlete in the best shape she can be in. My athlete is in a sport that is very hard on her growing body and Dr. Rex made several recommendations to help with her growing knee pains. I can't say it enough, we are very thankful to have her and I hope the Cleveland Clinic appreciates her- she's exceptional

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

Very smooth visit from ck in to speaking to provider. From ck in staff to medical assistant to physician Very good care

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

The doctor was very short and snippy with me. Very rude!

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

The Dr. Gave good information about current & possible future treatments.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Dr Rex was very thorough and explained in detail what was going on with my knee

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Liz and Dr Rex are a good team work efficiently

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Dr Rex is always very helpful and informative! She has consistently provided excellent care to me and that is why I do not hesitate to come to her with my osteoarthritis issues.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

Excellent experience! Dr Rex was very attentive during the appointment, spending time explaining the potential root causes of my Injury, what routes we will take to diagnose, how to manage the pain In the meantime and how to prevent the Injuries fromHappening. She was very thorough and followed several times after the appointment. Will definitely go back to her again!

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024

Dr Rex will certainly be the reason why I would go back to Cleveland clinic!

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024

I needed an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon and Dr. Rex is not a surgeon. I called back to scheduling after my apt with Dr. Rex to schedule with a list of surgeon's she provided. Scheduling couldn't get an apt scheduled so they said they would leave a message with the surgeon's office to call me back for scheduling. NEVER heard back, so I scheduled elsewhere.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024

Very dismissive, there was zero explanation of her assumptions. Was just recommend physical therapy and when I asked for more information she basically just walked out and got the nurse to dismiss me.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024

Dr Rex is excellent.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

Dr. Rex was through and kind. She answered all my questions and I felt heard. Great doctor!

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024

Good experience. Caring doctor and cast tech and nurse. Thorough doctor.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024

Dr Rex is excellent

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024

Dr Rex did a thorough physical and showed kindness and concern

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024

I felt immediately comfortable with Dr. Rex. She demonstrated vast knowledge of my problem and skillfully and compassionately administered the injection I needed.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023

Dr. Rex is terrific and I would highly recommend her to others!

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