Robert Wetzel, MD
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Specialty: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
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Primary Location: 1000 Auburn Dr (5 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Ahuja Risman Pavilion (5 mi.)
1000 Auburn Dr
Ste 210
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-844-7200
UH Cleveland Medical Center Bolwell (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Bolwell 5th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-7200
Biography: Robert Wetzel, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Program Director, Orthopaedic Surgery, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
Fellowship | Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery - Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital (2014 - 2015)
Residency | Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery - Mcgaw Medical Center Of Northwestern University (2009 - 2014)
Medical Education
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) (2009)
Undergraduate
University Of Akron (2005)
About
Dr. Robert J. Wetzel, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic trauma surgeon at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Dr. Wetzel also has privileges at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital for the treatment of complex pediatric traumas. He also sees patients at UH Ahuja Medical Center and is an Assistant Professor of orthopaedic surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Dr. Wetzel is board certified in orthopedic surgery, with expertise in adult reconstructive surgery and hip joint preservation and reconstruction. His special interests include complex adult and pediatric trauma, fracture care, multiply-injured patients, fractures of both the upper and lower extremities, and fractures of the pelvis and hip socket. Dr. Wetzel also specializes in hip deformity and hip dysplasia, performing open hip preservation and deformity correction surgeries, including periacetabular osteotomy (PAO).
He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. He earned his medical doctorate from Northeast Ohio Medical University where he completed a rigorous 6-year accelerated, combined undergraduate and medical school program. He went on to complete his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the prestigious Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wetzel then went on to further specialize by completing an orthopaedic trauma and hip preservation fellowship at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He joined the UH Cleveland Medical Center medical staff in 2015 with the advent of the hospital obtaining Level 1 Trauma status. Dr. Wetzel has also served on multiple committees throughout the building of the trauma center to ensure excellent and timely patient care for individuals with traumatic injuries.
Dr. Wetzel is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, the AO North America and the Ohio Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Wetzel also serves as a program director for the orthopaedic trauma fellowship program at UH Cleveland Medical Center.
Patient Experience Reviews
Dr Wetzel is an amazing orthopedic surgeon. Would only go to him for my other hip replacement
My experience has been amazing. The Trauma Center performed miracle's on my legs. I am in no pain & mobility is wonderful. I feel so blessed & grateful! I never thought I would walk again. I can completely weight bear on my legs. Miracle's happened for me! I am very happy!
I did have right elbow X-rays at each visit. Dr Wetzel showed them to me during my visit, and explained my situation, and we discussed my limitations and choices. No one from the office had to contact me. The doctor explained the results. I liked finding the results almost immediately.
Dr Wetzel saved my leg.
Dr. Wetzel is extremely attentive and informative. He was genuine, helpful and knowledgeable. He has a great bedside manner and explained everything clearly. Grateful for his help!
Dr. Wetzel was a breath of fresh air and spent time explaining my injury, providing great information about my journey and concerns. An appointment was made for follow-up. He was thorough, helpful, patient and knowledgeable. I received an appointment in one day! Amazing.
I was very pleased with the Doctor. He explained everything to us.
Keep up the good work
Always good with Dr Wetzel!
Practice is VERY busy, but provider was personable and provided excellent care, even while conscious of time constraints
Excellent care from UH staff.
Dr. Wetzel actually recommended and put in the paper work to receive a cortisone/cortisol shot for pain relief that day.
The care provided by Dr. Wetzel is exceptional
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Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Robert Wetzel did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.