Akron General
Surgery (General and Specialized) • Akron, OH • Since 1914
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About
Cleveland Clinic Akron General is a nonprofit teaching and specialty hospital system based in Akron, Ohio (founded 1914). It operates Akron General Medical Center (532 beds), Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Hospital, and related entities (Partners Physician Group, health/wellness centers, visiting nurse service, Foundation, etc.), offering a full spectrum of medical and surgical services. It is part of the Cleveland Clinic network and has been recognized for geriatric surgery (Level 1 Verification by the American College of Surgeons). Key contact: 216.444.2200 or 330.344.6000. Notable details: 1,447 employees (recent growth), annual revenue around $11.8M (contextual figures may reflect specific metrics). Locations include Akron General Ave campuses and nearby offices in Akron.
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What services are offered in the Akron General surgical programs?
A wide range of surgical services including minimally invasive, robotic, and major surgeries across specialties.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS Survey via Momentary Labs: 3 out of 5 stars (based on 2,429 patient surveys) (2,429)
- Birdeye: 1.7 out of 5 stars (23)
Patients praise
- High performing in multiple adult procedures and conditions
- Some patients report good communication from specific doctors and nurses
- Successful surgical outcomes for some patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times in the emergency department
- Perceived staff incompetence or lack of responsiveness
- Poor communication from medical staff
- Issues with facility cleanliness and sanitation
- Concerns regarding bedside manner and professionalism of some providers
"Clearly not enough time to sanitize the bathrooms... Do not bring your loved ones here."
- TrustBurn review"Had to have 8" of the colon taken out... He visited every day, told me what to expect, showed compassion, related as a peer... Great Job!"
- Vitals review of Dr. Frederick SlezakSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Cassandra Beck, DO - Akron, OH - Vascular Surgery - Request Appointment - Jun 11, 2026
- Dr. Elizabeth Wood, MD - Akron, OH - Colon and Rectal Surgery - Nov 2, 2025
- Cleveland Clinic Akron General Receives Highest Level of Stroke Care Designation - Jan 6, 2026
- Cleveland Clinic Expanding Saturday Surgery and Procedure Offerings - Jul 7, 2026
- Cleveland Clinic Akron General earns Comprehensive Stroke Care status - Jan 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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