Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center

Sports Medicine • Westlake, OH

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Crystal Clinic Orthopedic Center offers sports medicine and orthopedic care with locations in Independence, Westlake, and Solon, Ohio. The clinic treats sports and exercise-related injuries including fractures, sprains, strains, ACL tears, shoulder injuries, and knee conditions through both conservative and surgical approaches. Services include arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, and physical therapy rehabilitation.

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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

Email

PortalHelp@crystalclinic.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.clevelandshoulderandknee.com/sports-medicine-independence-solon-oh/

Services Offered

Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Shoulder
Knee
Sports injuries
General orthopedics

Team

Salvatore Frangiamore, Independence-Solon area physician (Crystal Clinic) — MD, MS

Insurance & Payment

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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 providers

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

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

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.