Anne Rex, DO
Additional Locations
Orthopaedic Surgery
Mentor Medical Office Building
7060 Wayside Drive
Mentor, OH 44060
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 440.357.2770
- Desk:
- 440.357.2770
- Fax:
- 440.354.4669
Treatment & Services
- Arthritic Knee Conditions
- Care of the Young Athlete
- Center for Pediatric Sports Health
- Concussion Center
- Fracture Care
- General Orthopaedics
- Management of Back and Neck Pain
- Management Of Early Hip Disease
- Medical Orthopaedics
- Non Operative Treatment Of Arthritis, Fractures, Sprains And General Orthopaedics
- Non Surgical Orthopaedics
- Non-Operative Adult Orthopaedics
- Non-Surgical 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
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acute Sports Injuries
- Arthritis
- Arthritis Of The Knee
- Athletic Knee Injury
- Back and Neck Problems in Athletes
- Back Disorders
- Back Pain in Athletes
- Broken Bones
- Bursitis
- Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Disorders
- Concussion
- Facet Joint Syndrome
- Hand Problems
- Hip Pain
- Internal Derangement of the Knee
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Pain
- Lateral Epicondylitis/tennis Elbow
- Leg Pain
- Medical Problems In Athletes
- Muscle Injuries
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Impairments
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Neck and Shoulder Pain
- Neck Pain
- Orthopaedic Injuries
- Overuse Syndrome
- Patellofemoral Instability
- Pediatric Knee Injuries
- Pediatric Knee Pain
- Posterior Tibial Tendontis / Dysfunction
- Shin Splints
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Spinal Fractures
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sports Injuries
- Upper Extremity Disorders
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View All PlansAbout 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
Appointed
2008
Education & Fellowships
Residency - University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center
Sports Medicine
Richmond Heights,
OH USA
2005
Residency - University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center
Family Practice
Richmond Heights,
OH USA
2004
Internship - University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center
Rotating
Richmond Heights,
OH USA
2002
Medical Education - New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
New York,
NY USA
2001
Undergraduate - University of Rochester
Rochester,
NY USA
1996
Certifications
- 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
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120 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.4 |
19 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 21, 2022
Scheduling did not properly advise the doctor of the type of pain I was having (sciatic hamstring), which is outside of Dr Rex's normal discipline (knee joint). Doctor was not able to treat me but did examine and refer)
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2022
Dr Rex always takes care of my issues.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022
Dr Rex is very thorough and professional and her technique for joint injections is excellent!
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2022
Dr Rex has been consistently courteous and thorough.
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2022
The doctor was very patient and well to help me to find the problem that I am in
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2022
Dr. Rex provided an excellent clinical exam and gave clear and encouraging directions moving forward. Wonderfully kind and compassionate.
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2022
Dr rex is the best. I feel so comfortable with her. Trust her knowledge and skills. She is definitely an asset for the cleveland clinic. I Feel blesseto have her as a doctor. AAA+.
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2022
Dr. Rex was very easy to speak with and thorough in her recommendations for further future appointments.
Reviewed on May 20, 2022
Ease of scheduling due to contacting PSR at Mentor medical office NOT centralized scheduling!The gentleman at Mentor office was very courteous and assisted in getting a prompt appointment with Dr. Rex. I really appreciated that due to increased shoulder pain!
Reviewed on May 20, 2022
Dr Rex really listened to me and I really appreciate her caring approach. She was very thorough in her assessment of my shoulder issues and informative. I also appreciated being able to receive a shoulder injection during my visit instead of having to come for another visit.
Reviewed on May 18, 2022
Dr. Rex was very brief , did not give me time to discuss my problem, and did not explain her decisions. I was very disappointed with her. I felt like she had a timer in her pocket that was about to go off.
Reviewed on May 4, 2022
Could not have asked for a better physician. Very nice, professional and the needle in my knee did not hurt at all. Dr. Rex asked a lot of questions about my knees and suggested a follow-up to verify her prognosis. 10 out of 10
Reviewed on May 4, 2022
Was very impressed by Dr. Rex. All categories. Would definitely recommend. Very attentive to my questions, showed that she cared and did want me to get better
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2022
I like Dr. Rex, she cares about her patients.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2022
Dr Rex seems to be able to relate to my personal lifestyle in order to help me move into the right treatment choices.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2022
Dr. Rex's examination and the time needed to so was detailed and patiently done. I really appreciated that.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2022
Dr. Rex listened to my concerns and explained everything to me. She suggested that I follow up with treatment. She was very thoughtful and considerate. Also, was very Personable which I appreciate.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2022
This is my first time seeing Dr. Rex and I will recommend her to others. She's very good at her job!!
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2021
Dr Rex is a very concerned physician. She listens and responds genuinely.