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Cleveland Clinic Akron General

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Cleveland Clinic Akron General, founded in 1914, is a 532-bed teaching hospital in Akron, Ohio. It has received Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and been ranked as a high-performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report in multiple specialties. The hospital is known for its expertise in cardiology, orthopedics, cancer care, and emergency/trauma services.

NPI Number : 1821035940

1 Akron General Ave, Akron, OH 44307

(330) 344-6000

my.clevelandclinic.org

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Departments

Cardiology

Neurology

Orthopaedics

Pulmonary

Internal Medicine

Family Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ophthalmology

Radiology

Laboratory

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Emergency Department

Appointment Information

Department	Appointment Options
General Appointments	• Online scheduling via MyClevelandClinic app/website • Phone scheduling: 330.344.2273 • Same-day appointments may be available
Cardiology	• Phone scheduling: 330.344.2273 • Online scheduling for some cardiology services
Emergency Department	• Walk-in 24/7 • No appointment needed
Express Care	• Walk-in availability • Online scheduling for virtual express care visits
Primary Care	• Online scheduling • Phone scheduling: 330.344.2273 • Same-day appointments may be available
Radiology	• Phone scheduling: 330.344.5760 • Some services may require physician referral

Visiting Hours

Visitation Type	Details
General Visiting Hours	24/7 open visitation, except some ICU settings
Online Virtual Visits	Available through MyClevelandClinic app
Schedule by Phone	Call 330.344.6000
Walk-In Visits	Allowed, obtain visitor ID badge at entrance
Same-Day Visits	Permitted, subject to patient condition

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Department/Area
Teri Lash-Ritter, MD	President, South Submarket and Akron General	Executive Leadership
Kavitha N. Subramanian, MD	Chief of Staff	Medical Staff
Matthew C. Rainey, MD	Vice Chief of Staff	Medical Staff
Jacob C. Hoffmann, MD	Secretary-Treasurer of Staff	Medical Staff
Stephen P. Miller, DO	Chair	Anesthesiology
Steven E. Brooks, MD	Chair	Emergency Medicine
Deborah S. Plate, DO	Chair	Family Medicine
Joseph A. Lahorra, MD	Chair	Heart, Vascular & Thoracic
Titus G. Sheers, MD	Chair	Medical Education & Research
Laurie B. Matt-Amaral, MD	Chair	Medicine
Sarah I. Woodrow, MD	Chair	Neuroscience Institute
Jennifer L. Savitski, MD	Chair	Obstetrics & Gynecology
William J. Kurtz, MD	Chair	Orthopaedic Surgery
Eric D. Speakman, MD	Chair	Pathology & Clinical Labs
Maureen E. Ahmann, DO	Chair	Pediatrics
Michel F. Farivar, MD	Chair	Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Daniel J. Gorman, MD	Chair	Radiology
Ali F. Mallat, MD	Chair	Surgery
Todd F. Breaux, MD	Chair	Urology

Average Salary

Department	Common Procedure	Average Cost	Cost Range
Cardiology	Angioplasty	$28,200	$20,000 - $40,000
Cardiology	Cardiac Stress Test	$1,200	$500 - $2,000
Oncology	Chemotherapy (per session)	$10,000	$5,000 - $20,000
Oncology	Radiation Therapy (per session)	$2,000	$1,000 - $3,500
Neurology	MRI Brain Scan	$2,600	$1,500 - $4,000
Neurology	EEG	$800	$500 - $1,200
Orthopedics	Total Knee Replacement	$35,000	$25,000 - $50,000
Orthopedics	Arthroscopic Surgery	$12,000	$8,000 - $20,000
Outpatient	Primary Care Visit	$200	$100 - $300
Outpatient	Specialist Consultation	$350	$200 - $500

Support Programs for Patients

Program	Description
Hospital Care Assurance Program (HCAP)	Free care for Ohio residents at or below 100% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
Financial Assistance	Discounted care for uninsured patients with income up to 400% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
Catastrophic Balance Assistance	For patients with medical bills exceeding 25% of annual family income
Exceptional Circumstances Assistance	Case-by-case assistance for extreme financial hardship
Maternity Care Assistance	For uninsured pregnant Ohio residents with income up to 400% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
Home Care Services	Skilled nursing, therapy, and social work services provided at home
Palliative Care	Specialized medical care focused on symptom relief for serious illnesses
Hospice Care	End-of-life care provided at home or inpatient facility
Social Work Services	Assistance with social support, resources, and care coordination

Payment Plans

Payment Plan	Terms
Interest-Free Payment Plan	6, 12, 18, 24, 36 or 48 months depending on balance
Minimum Payment	$25 per month
Maximum Duration	18 months
Eligibility	Balances of $150 or more
Enrollment	Easy online enrollment through MyChart
First Payment Due	Choose date at plan creation
Cancellation	Plan cancelled if payment not received within 60 days

Accepted Insurance Companies

Aetna

Anthem

Caresource

Humana

Medicaid

Medical Mutual of Ohio

Medicare

Molina Healthcare

United Healthcare

Cost Consulting

Department	Service
Patient Financial Advocates	Prepare estimated cost of services
Patient Financial Advocates	Discuss eligibility for financial assistance programs
Patient Financial Advocates	Request deposit for half of estimated cost
Pre-Authorization Office	Answer questions about insurance approval
Social Work Department	Financial assessments
Social Work Department	Help determine eligibility for assistance programs

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Accommodation	Details
Wheelchair Access	Accessible entrances, elevators, and restrooms throughout facility
Assistive Devices	Wheelchairs available at no cost, hearing amplification devices
Communication Aids	Sign language interpreters, written materials in alternative formats
Priority Services	Expedited registration and triage for patients with disabilities
Staff Training	Disability awareness and inclusive care training for all staff
Accessible Rooms	Patient rooms with adaptive equipment and wider doorways
Service Animals	Service animals permitted throughout hospital
Parking	Designated accessible parking spaces near entrances

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
Cardiology	- Remote cardiac monitoring - Virtual visits for follow-ups - Online heart health risk assessments
Emergency Medicine	- Express Care Online for non-emergency concerns - Virtual triage system
General Medicine	- MyChart patient portal - Virtual primary care visits - Online prescription refills
Neurology	- Telestroke services - Remote epilepsy monitoring
Oncology	- Virtual second opinions - Remote symptom monitoring for chemotherapy patients
Pulmonology	- Remote spirometry monitoring - Virtual COPD management program
Radiology	- Online imaging results portal - Virtual radiology consultations
Surgery	- Virtual pre-operative assessments - Remote post-operative monitoring

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Program
Emergency Medicine	4-week clinical rotation for 4th year medical students
Family Medicine	2-4 week sub-internship rotation
Internal Medicine	4-week sub-internship rotation
Obstetrics & Gynecology	Clinical rotation
Orthopaedic Surgery	Sub-internship rotation
Psychiatry	Clinical rotation
Surgery	Clinical rotation
Urology	Sub-internship rotation
Research	8-week summer research program
CRAFT Program	8-week clinical rotations for 1st year medical students
PC-CRAFT Program	8-week primary care rotations for 1st year medical students

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Projects
Biomechanics	Collaboration between clinicians and engineers to improve treatment methods for various medical conditions
Cardiology	Development of sensors to monitor bladder pressure for incontinence patients
Clinical Trials	Participation in National Cancer Institute sponsored trials and pharmaceutical industry trials
Genetics	Genetic testing in screening patients with stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer
Health Sciences	Empowering innovation and discovery through scientific study in all fields of health care
Medical Device Development	Creation of biomedical sensors for monitoring diabetic patients at risk for foot ulcerations
Oncology	Clinical trial on erlotinib hydrochloride in treating patients with stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer
Psychiatry	Study on the influence of psychosocial factors on patient-physician interactions and adherence to follow-up care
Radiology	Development of stereotactic body radiation therapy and other stereotactic radiation therapies
Trauma	Evaluation of pharmacological management of acute agitation in trauma patients

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliations & Professional Development
Medical Education	- Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) - Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUHCOM) - Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education certification - Summer research programs for medical students - CRAFT and PC-CRAFT clinical rotation programs
Graduate Medical Education	- Residency programs in multiple specialties - Access to Cleveland Clinic resources and faculty - State-of-the-art simulation center - Research opportunities through Department of Research
Continuing Medical Education	- Memorial lectures - Clinical symposiums - Grand rounds - Online CME activities
Hospital Accreditations	- American College of Surgeons Level I Trauma Center verification - Joint Commission accreditation - American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Emergency Medicine	Level I Trauma Center	American College of Surgeons
Cardiology	Chest Pain Center	Society of Chest Pain Centers and Providers
Neurology	Primary Stroke Center	The Joint Commission
Obstetrics	Level III Obstetric Service	Ohio Department of Health
Nursing	Magnet Status	American Nurses Credentialing Center
Cancer Care	Approved Cancer Program	American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
Hospital-wide	Hospital Accreditation	The Joint Commission

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity Type	Eligible Students
Emergency Medicine	Clinical Rotation	Medical Students
Family Medicine	Sub-Internship	Medical Students
Internal Medicine	Sub-Internship	Medical Students
Nursing	Clinical Practicum	Nursing Students
Obstetrics & Gynecology	Sub-Internship	Medical Students
Orthopaedic Surgery	Sub-Internship	Medical Students
Pharmacy	Residency Program	Pharmacy Students
Psychiatry	Clinical Rotation	Medical Students
Surgery	Clinical Rotation	Medical Students
Urology	Sub-Internship	Medical Students

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award
Cancer	Outstanding Achievement Award from American College of Surgeons´ Commission on Cancer
Emergency Department	Guardian of Excellence Award from Press Ganey
Geriatric Surgery	Level 1 Geriatric Surgery Verification from American College of Surgeons
Hospital-wide	Magnet status from American Nurses Credentialing Center
Nursing	DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses
Stroke Care	Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Trauma	Level 1 Trauma Center verification from American College of Surgeons

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency
General Surgery	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Residency
Pediatrics	Residency
Surgical Critical Care	Fellowship

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency
General Surgery	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Residency
Pharmacy	Residency
Surgical Critical Care	Fellowship

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department	Service/Support Option
Admitting	Financial assistance program
Billing	Payment plans
Emergency Department	Emergency Care guarantee regardless of ability to pay
Financial Services	Discounted services for uninsured patients
Patient Financial Advocates	Assistance determining eligibility for government programs
Patient Financial Advocates	Guidance on alternative health insurance options
Patient Financial Advocates	Cost estimates for scheduled services
Social Work	Referrals to community resources

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Research Partners
Biomechanics	Cleveland Clinic Program of Advanced Musculoskeletal Imaging, Musculoskeletal Research Center
Education	Northeast Ohio Medical University, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Emergency Medicine	University of Akron
Family Medicine	Ohio University
Internal Medicine	Cleveland Clinic
Orthopedic Surgery	Cleveland Clinic Program of Advanced Musculoskeletal Imaging
Trauma	American College of Surgeons

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
Center for Excellence in Coaching and Mentoring	8-hour training on Cleveland Clinic CECM Coach Approach for healthcare professionals
Graduate Medical Education	Structured mentoring program for clinical track faculty
Medical Education	Summer Research Program for medical/graduate students
Nursing	Nurse Mentorship Program for new graduate nurses
Psychiatry Residency	Mentorship and advising for psychiatry residents
Undergraduate Medical Education	CRAFT and PC-CRAFT summer programs for first-year medical students

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Nearest Places

Hotels

1.17 mi

4.4

Courtyard Akron Downtown

Indoor pool, fitness center, on-site restaurant, free WiFi

1.1 mi

4.3

BLU-Tique Hotel

Boutique hotel, free WiFi, on-site restaurant and bar

2.84 mi

4.2

Hilton Garden Inn Akron

Indoor pool, fitness center, on-site restaurant, free WiFi

3.1 mi

3.8

Red Roof Inn Akron

Pet-friendly, free WiFi, free parking

3.0 mi

3.7

Quality Inn

Free breakfast, free WiFi, fitness center

3.5 mi

4.3

Hampton Inn Akron-South

Free breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, free WiFi

Florists and Gift Shops

0.1 km

4.7

Pam´s Posies

Flower delivery, plants, gifts

0.3 km

4.8

Claire´s Garden

Flower arrangements, gift baskets

0.5 km

4.6

Akron Colonial Florists

Floral arrangements, delivery

0 km

4.5

Hospital Gift Shop

Gifts, flowers, snacks

0.8 km

4.9

Stems Fleur

Custom floral designs

0.9 km

4.7

Elena´s Flowers

Flower arrangements, delivery

Food and Restaurant

0 km

3.8

Fresh Inspirations Café

American, Cafeteria

0 km

3.9

Au Bon Pain

Bakery, Cafe, Sandwiches

0.1 km

4.1

Panera Bread

Bakery, Cafe, Sandwiches

0 km

Lori´s Gifts

Gift Shop, Snacks

0.8 km

3.7

Subway

Sandwiches, Fast Food

0.9 km

3.5

McDonald´s

Fast Food, Burgers

Pharmacies

0 km

4.2

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy, Prescription refills, Over-the-counter medications

0.5 km

Summa Health Pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy, Prescription services, Medical supplies

0.8 km

3.8

Walgreens

Retail pharmacy, Drive-thru, Photo services

0.9 km

3.7

CVS Pharmacy

Retail pharmacy, MinuteClinic, Photo services

1.0 km

3.6

Rite Aid

Retail pharmacy, Drive-thru, Wellness+ rewards

1.0 km

4.5

Klein´s Pharmacy

Independent pharmacy, Compounding, Delivery service

Taxi and Transportation

0.5 km

3.8

Akron Orange Cab

Taxi service, 24/7 availability

0.7 km

3.5

City Yellow Cab

Taxi service, Airport transportation

0.8 km

4.2

Akron Express Taxi

Taxi service, Airport transfers

0.9 km

3.9

Flash Cab, LLC.

Taxi service, Local transportation

0.9 km

4.5

Rides 4 Less Taxi Service

Taxi service, Affordable rates

1.0 km

Anytime Taxi

24/7 taxi service, Airport transfers

ATMs and Banks

0.1 km

4.2

KeyBank ATM

24/7 ATM, Cash Withdrawals, Deposits

0.2 km

3.9

PNC Bank ATM

24/7 ATM, Cash Withdrawals

0.3 km

Huntington Bank ATM

24/7 ATM, Cash Withdrawals, Deposits

0.5 km

4.1

Chase Bank ATM

24/7 ATM, Cash Withdrawals, Deposits

0.7 km

3.8

Fifth Third Bank ATM

24/7 ATM, Cash Withdrawals

0.9 km

3.7

U.S. Bank ATM

24/7 ATM, Cash Withdrawals, Deposits

Parking Lots

0.1 km

4.1

Akron General Main Entrance Parking Deck

24/7 access, Covered parking, EV charging stations

0.3 km

P2 Exchange Parking Deck

24/7 access, Covered parking, Handicap accessible

0.2 km

3.8

Akron General Hospital Caregiver Parking

Assigned parking, Security monitored

Shopping Malls

0.8 km

4.3

Northside Marketplace

Local artisans, specialty shops, food vendors

0.9 km

4.1

Canal Place

Mixed-use development, offices, retail spaces

0.7 km

4.7

Akron RubberDucks Team Shop

Baseball merchandise, team apparel

Stationery and Copying Services

0.8 km

Stationery Shop Inc

Commercial printing, stationery, business cards

0.9 km

4.3

The UPS Store

Printing, copying, stationery, greeting cards

1.0 km

4.7

Minuteman Press

Letterhead printing, business cards, stationery

Car Rental

0.8 km

4.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Economy cars, SUVs, Trucks

0.9 km

3.9

Budget Car Rental

Compact cars, Full-size cars, SUVs

0.9 km

3.8

Avis Car Rental

Luxury cars, Vans, Convertibles

Patient Experiences

✅ Summary of Positive Reviews

Positive reviews highlight the professionalism, courtesy, and kindness of the doctors and nurses at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Patients appreciate the care and service provided once admitted, citing that the staff does their best to ensure a comfortable experience despite the long waiting times.

❌ Summary of Negative Reviews

Negative reviews express frustration over long wait times, insufficient staffing, and untidy conditions in the ER. Patients have reported experiences of receiving little to no care even after hours of waiting, with some cases of staff member misdocumentation. These reviews also mention deficiencies in immediate care and suggest improvements to registration processes and staffing to enhance patient experiences.

Working Hours

Emergency Department

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Outpatient Services

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Imaging Services

Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Laboratory Services

Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Mammography

Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Pharmacy

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunday: Closed

Department Phones

Department	Phone Number
Main Hospital	330-344-6000
Emergency Department	330-344-6611
Laboratory	330-344-6223
Appointments	330-344-2273
Billing	330-344-6082
Care Management	330-344-6276
Central Scheduling	330-344-5760
Clinical Social Work	330-344-6880
Ombudsman	330-344-6711
Pastoral Care/Spiritual Care	330-344-6609
Security	330-344-7604

Language and Translation Services

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