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Address
1 AKRON GENERAL AVENUE
Akron, OH 44307
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitemy.clevelandclinic.org
Facilities & services
511
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Shock / traumaICUCCU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Medication disposal Paid parking garage Paid parking lot Paid street parking Apple Pay / Google Pay Welcomes lgbtq Transgender safespace
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 43 min of 353 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 115,280 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 2 min of 21 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.51 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.44 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
1.46 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
Better than average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.30 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
64% rated 9 or 10 of 10
64%
Would recommend
67% would definitely recommend
67%
Nurse communication
78% said nurses always communicated well
78%
Doctor communication
77% said doctors always communicated well
77%
Cleanliness
61% said the room was always clean
61%
Quietness at night
41% said the area was always quiet at night
41%
Clinicians on staff
1,603
total clinicians
57
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 177
Radiology 76
Neurology 68
Cardiology 47
Hematology / oncology 44
Orthopedic surgery 32
Obstetrics / gynecology 32
Anesthesiology 28
Pulmonology 26
General surgery 24
Critical care 16
Interventional cardiology 6
Interventional radiology 4
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Akron General Medical Center?

Akron General Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (330) 344-6000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Akron.

Is Akron General Medical Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Akron General Medical Center, call (330) 344-6000.

Where is Akron General Medical Center located?

Akron General Medical Center is located at 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH, 44307. Phone: (330) 344-6000.