

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is a medical facility located in Akron, OH. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
14% higher 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 methodologyHospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement, back and neck surgery and rotator cuff surgery.

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
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
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™
2025
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™
2023
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).
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National Average
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
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Etscheidt
I think Dr Gradisar and his team do great work. I would go to him again if I ever need any other surgeries that require his expertise.
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Gradisar
I consider Dr.Pakan exemplary as he LISTENS carefully, asks good questions, seeks to thoroughly understand the issue, and then works for a solution.
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Pakan
Expertise, experience, and knowledge . . . All found under the care of Dr. Dean. She is an excellent surgeon and physician. She explains everything very well and is kind and caring. After a great surgical experience on my right foot, I went back to her to correct my left foot! Healing now and...
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Dean
Extremely happy that I am a patient of Dr Diulus. She is professional, patient, and very understanding. Very supportive and caring.
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Diulus
Location
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center located?
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is located at 3557 Embassy Pkwy, Akron, OH 44333. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™, Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center highly rated with patients?
85% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center profile..
How does Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Will answer all questions. Takes his time and is very professional as well as all staff. Addresses all concerns. Very pleased with outcome of knee replacement.