Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Radiation Oncology • Akron, OH • Since 1914
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About
Cleveland Clinic Akron General (Akron General) is a nonprofit, teaching hospital in Akron, Ohio, part of the Cleveland Clinic. Founded in 1914, it offers a full spectrum of specialties and programs, including radiation oncology services as part of its medical center network. The Akron General campus includes a 532-bed medical center and affiliated facilities (Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Hospital, Partners Physician Group, health and wellness centers, Visiting Nurse Service, and foundation). It is recognized as a leading Ohio hospital by U.S. News & World Report (ranked 10th in Ohio). The organization operates under NGO/NPO status with multiple offices and contact lines, and serves as a regional hub within the Cleveland Clinic system.
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FAQs
What is radiation therapy used for at Akron General?
To treat a wide variety of cancers and in combination with other therapies to improve survival and quality of life.
What advances improve Akron General’s radiation therapy?
Two new state-of-the-art linear accelerators, advanced treatment planning technology, improved imaging and patient immobilization.
How many treatments can be reduced with new approach?
Breast cancer reduced from 10–20 treatments to about 5; prostate cancer reduced from as many as 44 to about 5.
What accreditation has Akron General earned for radiation therapy?
American College of Radiology (ACR) Accreditation.
Awards & Accreditations
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Photos published by Cleveland Clinic Akron General showing the radiation oncology practice in Akron, OH.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Cleveland Clinic provider profile (Dr. Lanea Keller, Radiation Oncology – Akron General): 4.9 out of 5 (24 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Susan Hong, Radiation Oncology – affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Akron General): 5.0 out of 5 (29 ratings; 3 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Ashok Ramalingam, Radiation Oncology – affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Akron General): 3.0 out of 5 (1 rating)
- U.S. News (Dr. Susan M. Hong; Cleveland Clinic Akron General affiliation): 5 out of 5 overall patient experience (4 ratings)
- Cleveland Clinic provider profile (Dr. Sarah Grabowski, Radiation Oncology – Akron General): 4.8 out of 5 (31 ratings (0 reviews available))
- NRC report mentioning Akron General Medical Center (Mammo-site breast brachytherapy incident): Not applicable (regulatory incident, not a patient-rating site) (Not applicable)
Patients praise
- Doctors described as caring/empathetic and attentive to patients’ needs
- Patients highlight professionalism and thoroughness in explaining questions/treatments
- Staff described as courteous/helpful, making treatment feel more manageable
- High numerical ratings for some radiation oncology providers affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Common complaints
- At least one radiation oncology provider shows a low average rating (3.0/5) on WebMD with limited feedback
- A regulatory incident report (Akron General Medical Center) describes a treatment-planning error that doubled a fractional dose (ultimately the same total prescribed dose was delivered) and required corrective action
"“Dr. Keller is the best. She doesn't look at a computer, she listens to you and cares.”"
- Cleveland Clinic provider profile for Dr. Lanea Keller (Akron General, Radiation Oncology)"“Excellent and compassionate physician!”"
- WebMD review snippet for Dr. Susan Hong"“The nurses are so caring and helpful. They make a not so fun experience ...”"
- Yelp: Akron General Cancer Treatment (review excerpt)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Akron General employee’s cancer journey offers hope to patients - Sep 5, 2025
- Rachel Rice - Apr 10, 2026
- Cleveland Clinic Akron General Receives Highest Level of Stroke Care Designation - Jan 6, 2026
- Dr. Judy Tsai - Dec 20, 2025
- AI in radiology helping to expedite care in Northeast Ohio hospitals - Signal Akron - Feb 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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