Sports Medicine | Cleveland Clinic
Sports Medicine • North Ridgeville, OH • Since 1921 • 1 (Sports Medicine Center at Garfield Heights) locations
About
Summary: The Cleveland Clinic is a premier nonprofit academic medical center based in Cleveland, Ohio, with a large main campus and extensive network of affiliated hospitals and international locations. It offers comprehensive specialty care, including sports medicine services, through its main Cleveland Clinic campuses and affiliated clinics. For sports medicine specifically in the North Ridgeville area, Cleveland Clinic’s broader Northeast Ohio presence covers nearby facilities and outpatient centers, though there is no dedicated “Cleveland Clinic North Ridgeville” campus listed in the provided details. If you need sports medicine care near North Ridgeville, consider checking Cleveland Clinic locations in Cleveland and nearby suburbs, or consult the Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine program for appointment options and services (evaluation, rehabilitation, and performance optimization).
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine Center, 5555 Transportation Blvd (assuming location from text)
Phone
216.518.3444 or 877.440.8326 (TEAM)
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Opening Hours
Not fully determinable from provided text
Telehealth
You can now stay connected through virtual visits via smartphone, tablet, or computer
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Payment, including co-pays, will be required at the time of service.
Insurance, Co-pays payable at time of service
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Method of payment
Most insurance plans are accepted. Payment, including co-pays, will be required at the time of service.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Cleveland Clinic ProviderMatch (Kelly Richter, MD – Sports Medicine): ~5.0/5 (395 ratings; 97 reviews)
- Cleveland Clinic ProviderMatch (Sports Medicine Center in N Ridgeville listing): 4.9 (106 ratings; 11 reviews)
Patients praise
- Providers described as knowledgeable and professional
- Communication and reassurance (clear explanations, not rushing)
- Caring/compassionate approach and listening to concerns
- Helpful care plans and patient felt confident in diagnosis/recommendations
Common complaints
- No strong negative themes were found in the provided Sports Medicine-related review excerpts (only non-sports-medicine/yelp/other specialties include a negative anecdote).
"“Dr Richter is a true professional. She has great knowledge in her area of expertise… communicates clearly, always answering my questions.”"
— Cleveland Clinic Provider profile for Dr. Kelly Richter, MD (Sports Medicine)"“I never feel rushed or that she doesn't have time to listen to me.”"
— Cleveland Clinic Provider profile for Dr. Kelly Richter, MD (Sports Medicine)"“Nurse practitioner Del Rosario was the best ever. Efficient, knowledgeable, and great to talk to.”"
— Cleveland Clinic Provider profile for Venniever Del Rosario, CNP (Family Medicine)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Lauren Wichman, MD - Middlebrg Hts, OH - Sports Medicine - Request Appointment — Apr 13, 2026
- Dr. Joseph Tramer, MD - Beachwood, OH - Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery - Request Appointment — Jun 8, 2026
- Dr. Courtney Nolan, DO - Strongsville, OH - Pediatric Sports Medicine, Pediatrics - Request Appointment — Apr 27, 2026
- Venniever Del Rosario, CNP - North Ridgeville, OH - Family Medicine — Jun 1, 2026
- Cuyahoga Lorain - University Hospitals — May 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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