Dr. Thomas P. Cliffel | Lakewood, OH | Ophthalmology

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Thomas Cliffel specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on comprehensive eye care and vision health. They completed medical school at The Ohio State University and brings nearly six decades of experience to their practice. Thomas Cliffel speaks English with patients.

Based in Lakewood, Ohio, Thomas Cliffel treats conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and retinal detachment. They perform procedures including retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose eye conditions. Thomas Cliffel also provides anti-VEGF treatments for certain retinal disorders. Patients have given them an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals.

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3.4

13 Ratings
59 years of experience
15 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
The Ohio State University
5 written reviews
1 specialty
1 office location

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This Dr. is a butcher. He performed cataract surgery on my father amd butchered his eye.

February 1st, 2015

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Dr. Cliffel takes the time to explain and answer questions. I appreciate the the eye care he's provided to me.

April 24th, 2014

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My family had been seeing this dr. for quite some time with even me seeing him; however, he did such damage to my left eye with cataract surgery that left me with a detached retina. I had to go to the Cleveland Clinic for a surgical repair that was 2 hours long, which has left me with a vision deficit including a problem with depth perception. My daughter is trying to talk me into going to a lawyer. I did talk to my attorney already with him advising me that even though I signed a consent form that it would not hold up in court. This doctor is too old to be performing any type of surgical procedures, and I am living proof of it.

March 23rd, 2012

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Office staff is very rude. If you call with a problem you will be treated very poorly. Watch you dont get over charged.

March 9th, 2012

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Absolutely devastated that Dr. Cliffel has been caring for my eyes for 30 years. Due to office policy changes he can no longer accomodate large familes, who actually have jobs and insurance! Really who doesn't want 7 patients with insurance and keep appointments??? His office manager is extrememly unprofessional and actually discriminates against large families. This is almost humerous since Dr. Cliffel has I think 7 of his own children so you would think he would be even more so accomodating to the struggles of a large family. And, O' ya he's not doing it for FREE!!!

March 31st, 2011

Dr. Thomas Patrick Cliffel

14200 Madison AveLakewood, OH 44107

Tel: (216) 658-0111


Dr. Thomas Patrick Cliffel	Dr. Abhishek Anwar Naidu	Dr. Anthony J Cirino, DO	Dr. Ravi Benjamin Berger, MD
Ophthalmology	Neonatology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.4 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.5 (13 Ratings)	4.5 (29 Ratings)
59 Years of Experience	5 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English		Speaks English	Speaks English
Lakewood , OH	Washington , DC	Brunswick , OH	Cleveland , OH
Med School: The Ohio State University	Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University	Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med	Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
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The Ohio State UniversityGraduated in 1967

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What languages does Dr. Thomas Cliffel speak?: Dr. Thomas Cliffel speaks English.
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