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Dr. Mary Lavery, MD

Dr. Mary Lavery, MD

Ophthalmology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Mary Lavery, MD is an ophthalmologist in Westlake, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ohio State University in 1977. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Southwest General Health Center and Cleveland Clinic. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

27059 Center Ridge Rd Westlake, OH 44145
Telehealth available
(440) 871-8933

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lavery specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Lavery's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lavery

4.4
23 ratings, 11 with a written review
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3 star
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What a thorough caring professional
Very kind and excellent assessment. You know you are in good care. I can always count on Dr. Lavery. ie. This past month, I had tremendous pain in my right eye. Dr. Lavery helped deduced the source of my pain. (my CPAP mask leaked air at night and dried that right eye) Treatment was ointment and that cleared up my eye pain within less than one week. First time I had an appointment, was the spare of the moment at the end of the Saturday hours. I called just before 12 p.m. I had poison ivy in my eyes and Dr. Lavery stayed overtime to see me. Her treatment was immediate and the poison ivy cleared up in about a week or so. From then on, I thought, if she did not know me and I was not her patient, and she took me induring after hours; that proved to me she was certainly a person I wantrf to take care of my eyes from that point on.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 01, 2024
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Dr Lavery is very kind and gives a quality exam. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs quality eyecare
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Karen Grundy – Sep 24, 2022
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Simply amazing and what every eye specialist should aspire to be. She has helped my developmentally disabled child to see her best, as well as my husband who has a detached cornea. She is kind, patient, understanding and takes her time with each and every patient. I will not go elsewhere until this amazing woman retires!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Stephanie :) – Jan 26, 2022
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Dr. Lavery made time to see my mother, a patient of hers, the same day due to concerns that turned out, fortunately, to be not too serious. Her staff was very helpful. The receptionist has a "take charge" attitude and got us checked in and settled in the exam room which wasn't easy as my mother is in a wheelchair. Her staff is very attentive. We didn't have to wait too long to see one of her aides. A little bit later the doctor arrived and was very thorough with her exam and took time with my mother to perform a couple tests due to concerns about other conditions my mother has. Dr. Lavery and her staff take time with patients and make sure they understand what is being done and what needs to be done.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Terry M – Sep 16, 2020
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I was billed medically rather than through VSP which she is a provider for. I have no medical condition to warrant this. I was billed for a refraction test which VSP covers. When I chose an alternate pair of frames that were $50.00 less than the original I was told there would not be any reimbursement due to the insurance's discounted price on that second pair. They are dishonest and deceptive in their billing practices and some of the staff is out right rude. I encourage everyone to choose any other provider for their eye care. From the moment they asked for payment of $70.00 when I was told there would be a $40.00 copay (before I was seen by the doctor), my gut told me to leave but with the pandemic, appointments have not been that easy to get, so I stayed. I will not repeat that mistake. Please do not use this office for any services!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Terri Dorsey – Jul 30, 2020
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Amazing. Kind & very well. Has a great team helping her. I’ve been going to her for years and don’t mind at all. She’s very good at what she does and she’s is a great person overall. I hope she stays my eye doctor for longer. She’s amazing and deserves all the great recognition.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 26, 2019
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Dr. Lavery is simply amazing. She's gone above and beyond for my grown son since he was seven years old. I'm completely comfortable in the knowledge that she's the best in her field and literally trust her judgment without question. We've always joked that we hope she doesn't move her practice to California because air fare is expensive and I want Dr. Lavery in charge of his care. Thank you Dr. Lavery for looking out for my (no longer) little boy all these years!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Susan Macken in Akron, OH – Sep 19, 2018
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Wait times in the are ridiculous. With an appointment you wait to see Dr lavery & Cingle over 45 minutes and then you're there for 3 hours. Equipment is antiquated. Most of the examinations are done by the technicians and not the doctor. You have to wait months to get surgery. Cataract surgery is done by partner Dr. Cingle I felt like I got stabbed in the eye. Dr lavery and Dr. single do not have the common courtesy to call you back re crucial situations they leave it tech. Finding different Dr
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Roni in Avon Lake, OH – Dec 29, 2016
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inconsiderate and disrespectful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Toledo, OH – Aug 26, 2016
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Dr. Lavery is an amazing doctor. Because of Dr. Lavery my daughter has 20/20 vision with her glasses on. We have been to 5 other eye doctors around the country and none compare to Dr. Lavery. She is so patient with children, so caring, and takes time to explain everything to the last detail and answer all questions. However, we have had kind eye doctors before, but none was ever able to get the results Dr. Lavery did medically. She is extremely intelligent and has excellent outcomes.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Bonnie K in Northfield, OH – Mar 01, 2016
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No complains. Always been satisfied and care is excellent. Emergency needs taken care of quickly. Pleasant atmosphere and enough mags to read while waiting for family member is being taken care of.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Gillahan in Berea, OH – Feb 24, 2016
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Dr. Mary Lavery, MD is an ophthalmologist in Westlake, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ohio State University in 1977. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Southwest General Health Center...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Ohio State University

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Mary Ann Lavery MD27059 Center Ridge Rd Westlake, OH 44145
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Southwest General Health Center

    18697 Bagley Rd
    Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UH St. John Medical Center

    29000 Center Ridge Rd
    Westlake, OH 44145
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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