About
Dr. Crystal Lantz-DeGeorge grew up in Tiffin, Ohio with a childhood dream of becoming a physician. She earned her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University in 2006, then graduated in 2010 from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in the top 5% of her class. She earned membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her internal medicine residency at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and was selected as Chief Resident in 2013.
After her chief resident year, Dr. Lantz-DeGeorge spent nearly a decade in general internal medicine practice in South Euclid, Ohio. During that period, she also served as medical director of Judson Park skilled nursing facility and as associate program director of the internal medicine residency at UH main campus. She holds board certification in obesity medicine and brings a decade of experience prescribing weight loss medications. Her clinical interests span hormone replacement therapy, perimenopause and menopause care, and mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and insomnia. She has extensive experience treating seniors with complex conditions and young adults navigating eating and mood disorders. Cleveland Magazine named her a Top Doc in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. She lives in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, where she raises three school-aged children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
The Ohio State University (graduated 2006)
Medical School
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (graduated 2010, top 5%, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society)
Residency
Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (Chief Resident 2013)
Additional Training
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency, UH main campus; Medical Director, skilled nursing facility (Judson Park)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lantz-DeGeorge right for?
Dr. Lantz-DeGeorge is a strong fit for adults 18 and older managing complex or chronic conditions. Patients dealing with obesity, hormone deficiency, perimenopause, or mental health concerns benefit from her decade of focused experience in each area. She works especially well with seniors who need geriatric-oriented primary care and those who benefit from house calls or nursing home visits. Adults who want a single physician to coordinate their care across specialists will find her cross-system independence valuable. Young adults navigating eating disorders or mood disorders also fall squarely within her clinical expertise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lantz-DeGeorge treats a wide range of adult conditions. Her clinical focus includes obesity and weight management, depression, anxiety, insomnia, perimenopause, menopause, hormone deficiency, hypertension, eating disorders, mood disorders, and complex chronic conditions. She also has extensive experience caring for geriatric patients.
Yes. Dr. Lantz-DeGeorge holds board certification in obesity medicine. She also completed her internal medicine residency at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, where she was selected as Chief Resident in 2013.
Dr. Lantz-DeGeorge earned her medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, graduating in the top 5% of her class in 2010. She completed her internal medicine residency at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and served as Chief Resident. She later became associate program director of the internal medicine residency at UH main campus.
Yes. Dr. Lantz-DeGeorge prescribes FDA-approved, safety-proven hormone therapy options. These include pills, sprays, gels, creams, and patches. She has additional training in women's health and hormone replacement therapy and sees women of all ages.
Dr. Lantz-DeGeorge has a decade of experience treating depression, anxiety, and insomnia within her primary care practice. She integrates mental health management directly into her work with patients rather than defaulting to referrals. Her approach is relationship-based and attentive to the full picture of a patient's health.
Yes. Dr. Lantz-DeGeorge includes house calls as a standard part of her practice. She makes visits to patients' homes, offices, nursing homes, and other care facilities. This is especially important for her senior patients and those managing complex or mobility-limiting conditions.
Yes. Dr. Lantz-DeGeorge has extensive experience with older adults and complex geriatric conditions. She previously served as medical director of Judson Park skilled nursing facility and regularly sees patients in nursing home and rehabilitation environments.
Yes. Dr. Lantz-DeGeorge can attend important specialist visits with her patients. Because she has no affiliation with major health systems, she coordinates care across systems and recommends providers based on patient need, not network restrictions.
Yes. Cleveland Magazine named Dr. Lantz-DeGeorge a Top Doc four consecutive years: 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. She also served as associate program director of the internal medicine residency at University Hospitals, reflecting her standing among peers.
Doctor profile last updated April 9, 2026