Sara Hitchman, OD
- Specialty: Optometry
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Primary Location: 5778 Darrow Rd (21 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Hudson Health Center (21 mi.)
5778 Darrow Rd
Ste 104
Hudson, OH 44236
216-844-3937
UH Cleveland Medical Center Bolwell (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Bolwell Ste 3200
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3937
UH Suburban Health Center (5 mi.)
1611 S Green Rd
Ste 306B
South Euclid, OH 44121
216-844-3937
UH Landerbrook Health Center (7 mi.)
5850 Landerbrook Dr
Ste 306
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
216-844-3937
UH Parma Medical Arts Building 2 (11 mi.)
6707 Powers Blvd
Medical Arts Cntr 2 Ste 100
Parma, OH 44129
216-844-3937
Biography: Sara Hitchman, OD
Titles
- Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Education
Residency | Optometry
Optometry - Cincinnati Eye Institute (2017 - 2018)
Medical Education
The Ohio State University College Of Optometry (2017)
Undergraduate
Mount Vernon Nazarene University (2013)
About
Sara Hitchman, OD, joined University Hospitals Eye Institute in March of 2019. She practices comprehensive optometry including contact lens care and the management of ocular disease. Dr. Hitchman teaches optometry externs and ophthalmology residents as a senior instructor with Case Western Reserve University and an associate faculty member of The Ohio State University College of Optometry, Indiana University College of Optometry, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Born and raised in Butler, Ohio, Dr. Hitchman attended Mount Vernon Nazarene University, graduating with a B.S. in biology. Following her undergraduate work, she attended The Ohio State University College of Optometry where she earned her Doctorate of Optometry degree. Dr. Hitchman graduated magna cum laude and was awarded the Lyle Aloycious Gassman Award. During her time at Ohio State, Dr. Hitchman was awarded the Ocular Instruments Award of Excellence and was honored as the president of the Gold Key Association. Following optometry school, Dr. Hitchman completed an ocular disease residency at The Cincinnati Eye Institute with rotations in retina, glaucoma, anterior segment, uveitis, oculoplastics and neuro-ophthalmology. Prior to joining UH Dr. Hitchman worked in private practice and part time as an optometrist at a refractive surgery center.
Dr. Hitchman provides comprehensive eye care for adults and children including the prescription of glasses, routine and specialty contact lenses, as well as the management of eye infections and injuries. She also provides non-surgical medical management of uveitis, dry eye disease, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. Dr. Hitchman works with the ophthalmologists to coordinate care for patients when surgical intervention is necessary. Dr. Hitchman is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a member of the American Optometric Association and the Ohio Optometric Association. As a member of the Ohio Optometric Association Dr. Hitchman presents the RealEyes program to local pre-school and elementary school students educating them about the importance of a lifetime of eye health.
Patient Experience Reviews
Very impressed with the team and their professionalism.
I have referred my husband and a friend to Dr. Hitchman, and they have been very happy with her treatment of them.
Superb caring.Noted provider and staff member had to take extra time oncomputer due to new progrm not voc.Also prescription sent in coooperating with optum rx issues
Good experience. All of the staff I came in contact with were kind and helpful
My whole experience was great. I really liked everyone I interacted with in the office.
Receptionist was very kind and courteous. I was kept up to date when provider and staff were running late due to traveling from another office. She does a wonderful job! Provider listened to me regarding an additional concern I was experiencing and treated my issue. I immediately felt better. Thank you!!!
This group was awesome, very polite thoughtful and professional
EXCELLENT care by Dr. Hitchman
Dr. Hitchman was very helpful and attentive to my needs for vision correction. I am pleased with the examination and the prescription ordered.
Good
Dr. Hitchman is a kind and wise eye doctor. The medical student *** was also very knowledgeable and thorough
It was good.
She is excellent as was the optometry student with her
I went to Sara Hitchman for an eye exam...she is my Optometrist.I go to *** for my primary care physician. I rate both of them very highly for the care and concern they show.
Very good analysis by the tech and very good care by the doctor.
They were very good.
The Care Provider Was Excellent I love University Hospital Over all Hospitals I ever been to in the City of Cleveland
For my first visit with this Dr. She was very informative and helpful.
I had a good experience
I have been very impressed with Dr Sara Hitchman's depth of knowledge and ability to thoroughly answer questions regarding my eye care
As always, Dr. Hitchman and her staff, including the receptionists, are excellent!!!!
The care provider was good. ***
I had a good experience
All was perfect. ***
This provider was excellent. ***
Dr. Hitchman and all of the people in her office are professional, friendly, knowledgeable an friendly.
Tanika at Green Rd Front desk was so kinda and very knowledgeable. Juggling lots at the front desk all done with a smile. Dr Hitchman and her fellow were so kind. She saw me for an urgent appt for my eye pain. Same day and was on time, didn't rush me and was very kind. I will refer all my friends and family .
Very Impressed
She saved my eyesight.
I have always received very good care from all my doctors at UH . I have an excellent team that work together to insure I have all my health concerns addressed.
This was a very informative and comprehensive appointment.
I had to wait a number of days to speak with the person responsible for ordering contact lenses. She appears to be very capable but is simply too busy to get to everyone. It was frustrating to have to wait and then I missed call back and had to start all over again.
Total excellent experience.
Very good medical care
I always have a fabulous hospital visit
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, Sara Hitchman did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.