Akron General
Akron General is a medical facility located in Akron, OH. This hospital has been recognized for America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
1% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2025
Mortality Based Ratings
Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experienceAkron General
National Average
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Akron General
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Gerritsen
I would highly recommend Dr. Acus. He and the other staff members are kind and attentive. I have been seeing him for some knee issues and am very satisfied with his treatment and care.
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Acus III
Gets to the issue quickly, open and honest, immediate planning and execution. Knows his business.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Cleland
Highly recommend him. Dr is professional,caring,good bedside manners and follow up after surgery.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Surace
Location
Akron General
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Akron General located?
Akron General is located at 1 Akron General Ave, Akron, OH 44307. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Akron General won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Akron General has been awarded with America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™, and Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Akron General highly rated with patients?
64% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Akron General score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Akron General?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Akron General profile..
How does Akron General rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
He explained things very well. Performed surgery on my neck which went very well. He did a great job.