Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Behavioral Health • Akron, OH • Since 1914
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About
Cleveland Clinic Akron General is a nonprofit, Akron-based healthcare organization (founded 1914) that operates as part of the Cleveland Clinic. It includes Akron General (a 532-bed teaching and research medical center), Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Hospital, Partners Physician Group, health and wellness centers, and related services (Visiting Nurse Service, foundation, and community health centers). It offers a full spectrum of medical specialties, with a notable focus across internal medicine, neurology, and surgery. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Akron General among Ohio’s top hospitals (10th). Key contact points include multiple Akron-area locations and general phone lines. Notable leadership spans internal medicine, neurology, surgery, education, and patient safety.
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FAQs
What should I do if there is threat of harm to oneself or others?
Go to the Emergency Department or call 911.
What is the contact number for the Emergency Department?
To reach Akron General's Emergency Department, call 330.344.6611.
What is the IOP program schedule and format?
The intensive outpatient program (IOP) runs Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon at two locations — Akron General Hospital and Akron General Health and Wellness Center in Bath. The program lasts between four and six weeks and involves three hours of therapy per day, four days a week.
How can I join the IOP?
You can join through a referral from a healthcare provider or by reaching out to enroll yourself.
What is the contact for IOP information or enrollment?
For more information or to sign up, please contact: Cognitive behavioral therapy IOP at Akron General: 330.344.1559. Dialectical behavior therapy IOP at Akron General Health and Wellness Center, Bath: 330.665.8171.
Is there a TMS clinic and what is it for?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is available for depression, with a TMS clinic on Cleveland Clinic's Akron General campus. Appointments take 15 to 30 minutes, and parking is free. A one-hour initial evaluation is conducted to determine if TMS is right for the patient.
What disorders are treated regionally?
The center is regionally recognized for in- and outpatient treatment of adult psychiatric disorders including depression and anxiety, behavioral problems, thought disorders and other mental health concerns.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News & World Report (Hospital overall): 3.9 out of 5 (65 reviews)
- Cleveland Clinic Provider Profiles: 4.9 out of 5 (102 ratings, 18 reviews (Example provider: Dr. Pittinger))
- Healthgrades: 3.8 out of 5 (18 ratings, 10 reviews (Example provider: Dr. Wilke))
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction ratings for outpatient and intensive outpatient programs
- Individual providers described as knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, and attentive
- Effective treatment outcomes for behavioral health programs
Common complaints
- Reports of rude or dismissive staff and communication issues
- Concerns regarding provider attentiveness and listening skills during appointments
- Specific complaints about treatment procedures (e.g., ECT) and patient rights/comfort during consultations
"Dr. Pittinger is the absolute best. She makes me feel comfortable and understood; she listens intently and offers me encouragement and suggestions to help me deal with my problems and concerns."
- Cleveland Clinic Provider Reviews (Dr. Lori Pittinger)"This man is rude and tried to force me to speak to him along with students. I advised him that I wasn’t comfortable with that he kept asking me why... He also told me I can find another doctor."
- Vitals (Dr. Maher M. Mansour)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sandra Jay, CNP - Akron, OH - Psychiatry - Nov 2, 2025
- Shivnaveen Bains - Psychiatrist in Akron, OH - May 14, 2026
- Anna Dugovich - Apr 14, 2026
- Make An Appointment | Portage Path Behavioral Health - Apr 20, 2026
- Akron Children’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Department hosts summer camp weekend : Inside Children's Blog | Akron Children's - Sep 19, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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