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Dr. Edgar Achkar, MD

Dr. Edgar Achkar, MD

Gastroenterology*
60+ years of experience

Dr. Edgar Achkar, MD is a gastroenterologist in Cleveland, OH and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1964. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Fairview Hospital and Cleveland Clinic. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Practice

9500 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44195
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(216) 444-6536

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Achkar is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Achkar specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Edgar Achkar, MD is a gastroenterologist in Cleveland, OH and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1964. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read more

  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Saint Joseph's University / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1964
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Cleveland Clinic9500 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44195
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Rockside Ii-Rockside Center West Creek6000 W Creek Rd Independence, OH 44131
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Fairview Hospital

    18101 Lorain Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44111
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Hillcrest Hospital

    6780 Mayfield Rd
    Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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