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Department Orthopaedic Surgery
Primary Location Akron General Physician Office Building
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Elbow Injection
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Shoulder Injection
  • Shoulder Replacement
View all 4 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Arm Bulging Muscle
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Arthritis of the Shoulder
  • Bicep Rupture
  • Elbow Bursitis
  • Elbow Fracture
  • Elbow Injury
  • Elbow Osteoarthritis
  • Elbow Pain
  • Elbow Sprain
  • Elbow Strain
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
  • Shoulder Fractures
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Shoulder Internal Derangement
  • Shoulder Labral Tear
  • Shoulder Osteoarthritis
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Shoulder Sprain
  • Shoulder Strain
  • Shoulder Tendinitis
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
View all 24 Specialties +
Insurance

Insurance

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1992

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of Washington Medical Center
Shoulder & Elbow / Research
Seattle, WA
1992

Residency - Akron General Medical Center
Orthopaedic Surgery
Akron, OH
1990

Internship - Western Reserve Health Education/NEOMED
Rotating
Youngstown, OH
1985

Medical Education - West Virginia University Hospital
Morgantown, WV
1984

Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 1/2/2024, Dr. Lippitt 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.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

48 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

17 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Dr. Lippett (sp?) was excellent.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2023

Dr Lippitt was very thorough and spent time with me explaining treatment and options. I have great respect for him!

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2023

Appreciate Dr Lippet's knowledge, his patient manner, thoroughness and his willingness to spend time with me about my medical concerns.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023

Dr. Lippitt was excellent. Never felt rushed. He took his time in explaining the health issues to me and his explanations were very clear.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023

Dr. Lippett is the best. Skilled and extremely intelligent.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023

Always enjoy Dr Lippitt

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

Found Dr. Lippitt explained my issues in detail I was able to understand. Scheduling was great. Would highly recommend him.

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023

Dr. Lippit is excellent. I told him he is one of the few orthopedic doctors I have been to lately who actually listen to me and sit close enough to where I felt he actually cared about me. In fact, I told him some of the others never even touch me. So I'm glad he took the time with me. It meant a lot and I told him so.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023

Dr. Lippitt was very, very thorough in his explanations of my condition and offered several options for treatments. He shared my printed x-rays with us and made drawings of possible surgical repairs. I felt very well informed upon leaving.

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023

Dr Lippitt has always gone above normal level of care and explanations!

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023

I have never had a problem with Dr Lippitt or his staff.

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023

Dr Lippitt spends time with me and explains all issues very well

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

Dr Lippett is great. Very knowledgeable and interested in helping you figure out your problem.

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

Good visit. Dr. Lippitt is always very friendly and very professional.

Reviewed on May 24, 2023

Dr Lippett is always, professional, knowledgeable, competent, thorough, attentive, with good outcomes regarding my presenting and diagnosed concern

Reviewed on May 18, 2023

Dr. Lippett is an extremely caring doctor and talked to me in such a way that I understood the issues! Thank you!

Reviewed on May 17, 2023

Dr Lippitt seemed very aware of all my concerns and very respectful. He did not just focus on my shoulder but also considered how I use my arms to transfer in and out of my wheelchair. He gave me a plan of action so to speak, when to keep in phase 1 and when to go to phase 2. Thank you.

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