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Sports Medicine • Westlake, OH
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
6701 Rockside Rd Independence, OH 44131; Westlake Office 25200 Center Ridge Road Westlake, OH 44145; Solon Office 33001 Solon Rd Solon, OH 44139
Phone
800-662-4043
PortalHelp@crystalclinic.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades, Vitals, Cleveland Clinic, Birdeye, and individual practice websites: Generally range from 3.5 to 5.0 out of 5 stars for individual providers (Varies by provider, typically between 9 and 158 ratings)
Patients praise
- Medical expertise and knowledge
- Personalized, thorough examinations
- Staff professionalism and friendliness
- Clear communication of conditions and treatment plans
- Effective surgical outcomes
Common complaints
- Perception of being treated like a number or factory-like environment
- Reports of being rushed during appointments
- Long wait times for appointments
- Dismissive or unhelpful bedside manner
- Frustration with lack of follow-up or clear treatment plans
"I felt like a number in a factory with him. ... This doctor cannot wait to get rid of you. My second (follow up) appointment was worthless."
— Patient reviews from Healthgrades and Vitals"Dr Armendiaz is awesome. He is thorough, does his research before your visit, and asks the right questions. ... I never felt rushed, and every question was met with a thoughtful, clear answer. My results have been better than I expected."
— Patient testimonials for individual providersSynthesized 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. Kim L. Stearns, MD - Cleveland, OH - Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery - Request Appointment — May 4, 2026
- Dr. Joseph Tramer, MD - Beachwood, OH - Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery - Request Appointment — Jun 8, 2026
- Dr. Lauren Wichman, MD - Lorain, OH - Sports Medicine - Request Appointment — Jun 11, 2026
- Get Express Care & Urgent Care Services - Cleveland Clinic — Oct 3, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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