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Steven Fitzgerald, MD

Steven Fitzgerald, MD

Ratings

(4.5)

351 Ratings 65 Reviews

Specialty

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Adult Reconstructive Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Primary Location

UH Cleveland Medical Center
11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106

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Seeing New Patients As Soon As: Thursday, Aug 24

216-844-7200

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Biography

  • Chief, Division of Adult Reconstruction, University Hospitals
  • Director, High Reliability Medicine for Total Joint Replacement, University Hospitals
  • Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

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Expertise

  • Arthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Orthopaedics
  • Total Joint Replacement and Adult Reconstruction

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Languages Spoken

English

Office Locations

UH Cleveland Medical Center

11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-7200

Suburban HC Ste 027

1611 S Green Rd
South Euclid, OH 44121
216-844-7200

UH Ahuja Medical Center

1000 Auburn Dr
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-844-7200

UH Risman Ahuja CH Ste 200

1000 Auburn Dr
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-844-7200

UH Mayfield Health Center Orthopedics

730 Som Center Rd
Mayfield, OH 44143
216-844-7200

Westlake HC Bldg A Ste 3110

960 Clague Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
216-844-7200

UH Medina Health Center

4001 Carrick Dr
Medina, OH 44256
216-844-7200

Patient Experience Reviews

4.5 out of 5

351 Ratings

Patient Comments (65)

Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Concerning the procedure it was a great experience.

Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Dr. Fitzgerald and all of the team were great! Didn't have to wait long, everything was explained thoroughly, and received excellent care throughout the entire surgical process

Reviewed On 4/1/2023
All good

Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Very comforting and respectful. Information explained thoroughly.

Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Every visit to uh I always get the up most respect.

Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Excellent Dr

Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr, Fitzgerald is a wounderful doctor I am very very pleased to have had him for my surgery.

Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr. Fitzgerald is a fabulous doctor! *** I believe he has to be one of your top doctors. I have a complete recovery since I had the infection thanks to Dr. Fitzgerald!!

Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Although very busy, Dr Fitzgerald took the time to answer each and every question about my surgery- -and, I had a long list!!

Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr. Fitzgerald is an excellent and caring surgeon.

Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Great

Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Everything went down in a timely professional manner

Reviewed On 3/1/2023
I was given doctors assistant's card to set up a surgery date. She was very helpful and will keep me informed.

Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr Fitzgerald quickly evaluated the issue that brought me to make the appointment. Once I saw him, he was efficient and told me I didn't need surgery until I had groin pain. I will call his office to reevaluate if in the future I have pain he described.

Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr Fitzgerald was very helpful at my appointment and explained in common terms that I was able to understand.He was very easy to talk to.

Reviewed On 2/1/2023
I want to Thank the Provider and the team for a job well done! Thanks To All.

Reviewed On 2/1/2023
I was pleased

Reviewed On 2/1/2023
All appointments and interactions with Dr. Fitzgerald and his staff before, during and after my***surgery were excellent.

Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr fitzgerald did a great job replacing my knee his staff was fantastic espescially *** I would highly recommend dr Fitzgerald

Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Very Good Doctor ,I will recommend her medical to others

Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr. Fitzgerald and his staff are incredible in every way

Reviewed On 1/1/2023
[...] surgery went as well as I could have hoped. Very professional Al courteous. Excellent care and follow up

Reviewed On 12/1/2022
EXELLENT CARE !!!

Reviewed On 12/1/2022
This visit was for surgery. Waited four months because I wanted the best.

Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Great doctor. ***

Reviewed On 12/1/2022
I found him very personable and overall caring. He was very kind and made me feel at ease. I feel he took great care of me

Reviewed On 12/1/2022
All good

Reviewed On 12/1/2022
The provider care was a good experience.

Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Everything was excellent! The preop training class was great. So far my whole experience has been great!

Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Excellent surgeon

Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Excellent Doctor! Did complete knee replacement surgery on both of my knees! I would recommend anyone needed knee replacement surgery to consider Dr. Fitzgerald.

Reviewed On 11/1/2022
I view Dr. Fitzgerald to be an expert in his field. The outcome of my surgery was excellent and I enjoyed and profited from our brief visits. ***

Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Very good

Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr Fitzgerald is the best choice I could've made

Reviewed On 10/1/2022
DR. Fitzgerald is a great surgeon and his expertise Is beyond great. ***

Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Excellent Doctor ! , Excellent Staff ! .

Reviewed On 10/1/2022
*** Throughout my total experience I have been treated with respect, and felt confident through out the experience. I have the utmost confidence in Dr Fitzgeralds surgical capabilities, and his office staff helps guide you throughout the entire experience. I would highly recommend Dr Fitzgerald to anyone requiring requiring surgical intervention.

Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Great surgery with Dr. Fitzgerald and his team! Great aftercare!

Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Dr. Fitzgerald was wonderful. ***

Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Where do I start, the initial interaction with Allison, Dr. Fitzgerald and PA. K Wright was simply perfect. I knew immediately that I was with the right team and was confident in moving forward with my orthopedic concerns. I have continued to receive first class care from them throughout and couldn't be happier with UH and this phenomenal ortho group.

Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Very impressed with Dr Fitzgerald

Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Absolutely outstanding physician and human being!

Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Excellent experience- was my first time meeting the provider- and plan to do the surgery as he explained It to me.

Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr. Fitzgerald is outstanding!***

Reviewed On 9/2/2022
He was helpful but did not go out of his way To make me feel comfortable. He is lacking in "bedside" manner. Not particularly personal. Just to the point. Nothing more. Does't seem to relate to patient, could show more interest with patient

Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Great doctor and staff

Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Always happy when I see Dr. Fitzgerald . I think sometimes I get nervous about my knees , they were so bad for so long , he gave me a second chance ! I am able to stand , yep stand without pain or holding on to Walls ! I even got to dance at my sons wedding ! With grand baby on the way I am so confident I won't fall He is the best !!!

Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr. Fitzgerald is always friendly and professional. I always feel very confident in him after our discussions and I highly recommend him.

Reviewed On 9/2/2022
I saw Dr. Fitzgerald for a preop visit for a total knee replacement. Dr. Fitzgerald did my first totally replacement in April. I really appreciate not only his technical expertise, but also his care for his patients. Dr. Fitzgerald's office staff is amazing. They guide you through everything from your very first appointment to after surgery is over.The one negative the exceedingly long wait in a crowded waiting room to be seen. While everyone was wearing a mask, during this time of Covid precautions, especially many of the patients recovering from surgery, were about to have surgery, the length of the wait was excessive. Once I got called back and was put in a room, I was seen quickly by Dr. Fitzgerald.

Reviewed On 8/1/2022
The visit was fine. He covered everything ***

Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Everything went smoothly couldn't ask for anything more

Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Excellent service

Reviewed On 8/1/2022
It over all has been a very pleasant experience.

Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Radiologist was super friendly ! Dr Fitzgerald was very professional and pleasant to speak with !

Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Wonderful physician!

Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Doctor interview and discussion was good! ***

Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr Fitzgerald is the BEST!! I would wait hours to see him!! It is well worth it!!

Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr. Fitzgerald and his team are awesome! I felt like I was given personal and professional care by every person within the clinic. The staff in this Ortho clinic are an incredible team .... I am grateful!

Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Excellent

Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Best experience I could have ever had.A+.

Reviewed On 7/1/2022
My. Experience. Was. Very. Professional

Reviewed On 7/1/2022
The doctor and his assistant was very courteous and knowledgeable and helpful

Reviewed On 7/1/2022
The doctor was nice. I waited a month for this appointment and was told nothing new. It seemed if I was ready for surgery he would talk but otherwise told me nothing I didn't already know.

Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr Fitzgerald WAS EXCELLENT, HE DID A HIP REPLACEMENT ON ME EVERY THING WAS FANTASTIC. THIS VIST WAS TO CHECK MY DOUBLE KNEE REPLACEMENT, MY DOCTOR RETIRED 16 YEARS AGO,SO WE HAD EXRAYS FONE TO SEE IF ALL WAS WELL.I CHOSE DR FITZGERALD BEACAUSE HE DOES BOTH TYPES OF SURGERY. HE WAS GREAT WHEN HE DID MY HIP..

Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Would have liked a little more time to talk, and some explanation/comparison of ways this surgery is done. Advantages. Disadvantage s

Certifications & Memberships

  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education

Fellowship | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics - Mayo Clinic (2010 - 2011)

Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery - Uh Case Medical Center (2004 - 2010)

Internship | General Surgery
General Surgery - Uh Case Medical Center (2004 - 2005)

Medical Education
Tulane University School Of Medicine (2004)

Undergraduate
Boston College (1999)

Industry Relationships

University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.

UH practitioners seek advance approval for certain new industry relationships. In addition, practitioners report their industry relationships and activities, as well as those of their immediate family members, to the UH Office of Outside Interests annually. We review these reports and implement management plans, as appropriate, to address conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with medical research, clinical care and purchasing decisions.

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As of December 31, 2016, Steven Fitzgerald did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.