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Dr. Florence Kimbo, MD

Dr. Florence Kimbo, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Florence Kimbo, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Cleveland, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Universite De Yaounde I, Faculte De Medecine Et Des Sciences Biomedicales in 1986. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Akron Children's Hospital and Medina Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 2 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

2500 Metrohealth Dr Cleveland, OH 44109
Telehealth available

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kimbo

2.0
45 ratings, 10 with a written review
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I had spent years trying to find a doctor that "fit" and could help me with my depression and anxiety. I finally got the help I needed when I became a patient here. And then last year I was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer - with all the stress, anxiety, and everything that goes with it, I thought that my mental health was really going to suffer. I work with Tony Shumway, and I have to say he has been a tremendous help! He has worked with me through all of the issues arising from my chemo and immunology cycles, and believe me, there are many. Thank you Dr. Kimbo - I don't know where I would be today if it wasn't for Tony. He truly knows how to manage my medications, and he stays on top of the latest advances in medicine. Thanks to him, I have maintained a positive, healthy attitude through this journey.
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
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Barb Solomon – Jul 28, 2020
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I have been in therapy here for 2 years of my 15 on and off therapy, by routine visits and settling in on my good practitioners I do think that this office is very fair and has a great staff as long as you are not looking for a QUICK FIX. Focus on therapy, believe in yourself, and they will work with you to be the best that you can. <3
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
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Alex – May 26, 2020
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Stay away from this place, far away! If you, or a loved one, are looking for help, do NOT go to their emergency services location. Due to the uneducated & unprofessional staff, combined with the complete lack of compassion shown here, it almost cost my loved one their life. They need to be educated & trained on Ohio laws & the help available to those who who are unwilling to help themselves. B/c of their lack of education in this area, they tell you "there's nothing you can do if a patient doesn
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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Loved One Who Didn't Give Up in Cuyahoga Falls – Aug 21, 2018
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Dr. Kimbo is amazing! So intelligent. She was able to figure out the best medication for my anxiety and depression. Also, I want to give a big thank you to Dr. kimbo’s staff! A wonderful bunch of people.
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
2 others found this helpful
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May 18, 2018
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I successfully attended two appointments at this office in a two month period. I was supposed to go every week but would often arrive at the scheduled time only to find that my appointment was on a different day or at a different time. The office is poorly managed. On a lighter note, my second appointment was spent discussing the therapist's hangover and how she wished they would legalize marijuana already.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
5 others found this helpful
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Middleburg Hts, Oh – Jun 24, 2017
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I would definitely NOT recommend Dr. Kimbo. I've been on over 7 different medications for depression/anxiety not one of them worked, so she thought it would be ok to put me on a medication, then take me off a couple weeks later without winging me off which is very dangerous for the heart and body to do with anyone .. and she would continue to do this over and over again with all different medications. She put me on seroquel and zyprexa for insomnia and if you read the effects of it online it is
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
8 others found this helpful
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Brunswick, OH – Apr 28, 2017
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Kim, the blond at the front desk was so rude to my mother who was doing me a favor by taking my daughter to her appointment. She chased my mother into the hall and yelled at her in front of my daughter who was being seen for anxiety. It was supposed to be my daughters first appointment but because I wasn't there they refused to see her and rescheduled her appt. I left a message saying that I will not be using their services for my daughter because kim's aggressive behavior upset her so much.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Feb 09, 2017
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constantly have to wait an hour or greater for my scheduled appointment. Also find odd charges billed to me-when I contacted office staff the office manager spoke to me as if I were unintelligent for not knowing what their billing categories were. You pay a full copay to see a doctor who barely acknowledges you and then gives you more medications. I will say my therapist there was very kind, but difficult to schedule with
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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Kay in Cleveland, OH – Dec 28, 2016
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As other reviewers have stated, office seems to care more about efficiency than a patients' well being. In my opinion, unethical clinician and rude, apathetic, incompetent staff. The office manager (Kim) was especially curt and condescending. I sincerely regret becoming a patient at this office. Deplorable conduct. Terrible experience. Ironic the receptionist told me, "you seem to be the problem. No one else has an issue with the office". That does not seem to be true based on the other reviews.
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
8 others found this helpful
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E in Brunswick, OH – Sep 13, 2016
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Please, do not seek treatment at this place. They could not care less about the actual well-being of the patient. They are pill pushers and money hungry - it is incredibly alarming.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
8 others found this helpful
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Brittany T in Cleveland, OH – May 17, 2016
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Dr. Florence Kimbo, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatrist in Cleveland, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Universite De Yaounde I, Faculte De Medecine Et Des Sciences Biomedicales in 1986. She is...read more

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Psychiatry

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  • Universite De Yaounde I, Faculte De Medecine Et Des Sciences Biomedicales

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

The MetroHealth System2500 Metrohealth Dr Cleveland, OH 44109
1
Office18660 Bagley Rd Bldg Ii Cleveland, OH 44130
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Akron Children's Hospital

    1 Perkins Sq
    Akron, OH 44308

  • 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

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  • 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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