Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center: Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Ohio
Orthopaedics • Cleveland, OH • Since 1989
About
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is a privately held orthopedic specialty network based in Akron, Ohio (founded 1989). It features board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic and plastic/reconstructive surgeons offering joint replacement, sports medicine, and reconstructive procedures across 18 locations in Northeast Ohio, including QuickCare walk-in clinics. The center emphasizes patient-first care, on-site physical/occupational therapy, and advanced imaging. Notable surgeons include specialists in hip/knee replacement, shoulder/elbow, spine, and sports medicine. Services span general orthopedics, plastics reconstructive surgery, and comprehensive rehabilitation. Contact: multiple Ohio offices and main lines listed on the site.
Clinic Type
Orthopaedics
Address
1622 OH-619, East Entrance, Suite 200, Akron, Ohio 44312, US
Phone
800-662-4043
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
true
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
New patient offers
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 3.1 out of 5 stars (74 reviews)
- Birdeye (West Campus): 4.7 out of 5 stars (918 reviews)
- PissedConsumer: 1.7 out of 5 stars (13 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded for surgical expertise and positive orthopedic outcomes
- Many patients praise individual physicians for being caring, knowledgeable, and effective communicators
- Strong patient recommendation rates in formal hospital surveys (e.g., 76% would definitely recommend)
- Convenient and professional care in clinical settings for specific procedures
Common complaints
- Difficulty contacting or receiving responses from the billing department
- Concerns regarding billing transparency, discrepancies, and unexpected facility charges
- Reports of long wait times for appointments and short time spent with physicians
- Occasional reports of unprofessional or rude staff interactions
"BOTTOM LINE... DR. NOBLE IS THE BEST! DR. NOBLE IS AN EXCELLENT DOCTOR; ONE OF CRYSTAL CLINIC'S BEST!"
— Crystal Clinic Website - Dr. Jeffrey S. Noble Profile"The surgery itself went well, the billing process has been a nightmare."
— BBB Complaint Summary"DR. KASE PULLS UP A STOOL AND LISTENS TO ME. I WISH ALL DOCTOR'S OFFICES WERE LIKE THIS ONE!"
— Crystal Clinic Website - Dr. Jonathan A. Kase ProfileSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Nicolas Piuzzi, MD - Cleveland, OH - Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery - Request Appointment — Jun 15, 2026
- Dr. Nathan Mesko, MD - Cleveland, OH - Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Oncology, Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology, Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery - Request Appointment — May 28, 2026
- Crystal Clinic Hand and Wrist Surgeon, Mollie Manley, M.D., Develops Innovative, Surgical Procedures For the Minimally-Invasive Repair of Common Wrist Injuries — Oct 21, 2025
- Dr. Kim L. Stearns, MD - Cleveland, OH - Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery - Request Appointment — May 4, 2026
- Dr. John McLaughlin, DO - Cleveland, OH - Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery - Request Appointment — Jun 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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