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Dr. Douglas Ehrler, MD

Dr. Douglas Ehrler, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Ehrler, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Akron, OH and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY / MAIN CAMPUS in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center and Wooster Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 67 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (67 reviews)

Practice

3975 Embassy Pkwy Akron, OH 44333

Make an Appointment

(330) 668-4040

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ehrler is affiliated with Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Akron, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Ehrler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ehrler

2.7

67 ratings, 33 with a written review
5 Star
40%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
54%
54%

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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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Apr 15, 2025
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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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Apr 13, 2025
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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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Mar 16, 2025
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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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Michael R. – Dec 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Melissa Meyerrose – Nov 10, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Unhappy patient – Nov 01, 2024
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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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Sean K – Oct 10, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Christina – Sep 22, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Miranda – Oct 20, 2023
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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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May 21, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 29, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Caroline M Funk – Mar 20, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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microdoc – Mar 18, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Brian – Feb 08, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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ABC Patient – Dec 04, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Mimi – Oct 13, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Debbie A – Sep 25, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Ruth Stearns – May 24, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Connie Phillips – Feb 13, 2022
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Dr. Douglas Ehrler, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Akron, OH and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY / MAIN CAMPUS in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Crystal Clinic...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Wright State University / Main Campus

    Medical School, 1993
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Locations

Practice

Office3975 Embassy Pkwy Akron, OH 44333
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center LLC4466 Fulton Dr NW Canton, OH 44718
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Practice

Office1622 E Turkeyfoot Lake Rd Akron, OH 44312
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Practice

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center LLC2007 State Route 59 Kent, OH 44240
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

    3557 Embassy Pkwy
    Akron, OH 44333
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Wooster Community Hospital

    1761 Beall Ave
    Wooster, OH 44691
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Akron City Hospital

    525 E Market St
    Akron, OH 44304
    Recipient of 20
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards
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