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Your Trusted Healthcare Partner in Akron, OH
Summa Health is an integrated healthcare delivery system headquartered in Akron, Ohio, with a legacy of providing high-quality, compassionate care since 1989. As part of HATCo, we are advancing a long-term vision to create a proactive, accessible, and affordable system of community-based, lifelong healthcare. Our network includes hospitals, community-based health centers, a health insurance entity, a multi-specialty group practice, and research and medical education programs. We serve over one million patients annually across Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark, and Wayne counties in Northeast Ohio, offering comprehensive acute, critical, emergency, outpatient, and long-term/home care services. With 8,500+ employees and nearly 1,000 credentialed physicians, we are committed to integrating cutting-edge technologies and best practices to improve patient outcomes.Recognized by Healthgrades as one of Americas 50 Best Hospitals for two consecutive years, we prioritize quality care, medical research, and continuing education. Our services span digestive health, mental health, orthopedics, sleep medicine, weight management, womens health, and more, ensuring a full continuum of coordinated care. We empower patients through preventive care, early detection, and personalized treatment plans, fostering better health outcomes. Our mission is to reshape healthcare delivery by eliminating barriers and empowering individuals to live their healthiest lives. Through partnerships like our recent transaction with HATCo, we continue to invest in innovative solutions that enhance the human element of care.
Services
Hospitals
Community Health Centers
Emergency Services
Outpatient Care
Mental Health Treatment
Orthopedic Care
Weight Management
Women's Health
Diagnostic Imaging
Primary Care
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer a full continuum of coordinated care across 8,500+ employees and 1,000+ physicians.
- Our Healthgrades award places us among the top 1% of U.S. hospitals for clinical excellence.
- We provide community-based care across five Northeast Ohio counties with cutting-edge technology.
- Our partnership with HATCo drives innovation in accessible, affordable healthcare solutions.
- We specialize in over 30 medical services, from emergency care to weight management programs.
Associations and certifications
- Healthgrades 2025 Americas 50 Best Hospitals Award
What people say
Top hospital recognition
Compassionate care
Advanced medical technology
Comprehensive services
Community-focused care
Services
Emergency Services
Summa Health provides 24/7 emergency care at multiple locations, including Akron, Barberton, Green, and Wadsworth-Rittman campuses. Our Level 1 Trauma Center in Akron offers advanced treatment for critical injuries and life-threatening conditions. Patients benefit from rapid triage, board-certified physicians, and state-of-the-art diagnostics, ensuring timely and effective care for emergencies ranging from heart attacks to trauma.
Orthopedic Care
Our orthopedic specialists offer customized treatment for musculoskeletal conditions, including joint replacement, sports injuries, and spine disorders. With access to advanced surgical techniques and rehabilitation programs, patients receive personalized care to restore mobility and reduce pain. The service integrates physical therapy and pain management to support long-term recovery and improved quality of life.
Weight Management
Summa Healths weight management programs combine nonsurgical and surgical solutions for sustainable weight loss. Services include nutritional counseling, behavioral therapy, and bariatric surgery options like gastric bypass. Patients receive ongoing support through tailored plans addressing medical, psychological, and lifestyle factors to achieve lasting health improvements.
Women's Health
Comprehensive womens health services cover gynecology, maternity care, and pelvic health. Our providers offer prenatal care, high-risk pregnancy management, and minimally invasive procedures. Emphasis on preventive screenings and patient education ensures holistic care for women at all life stages, from adolescence through menopause.
Mental Health Treatment
We provide evidence-based treatment for behavioral health conditions, including inpatient and outpatient programs for depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Our multidisciplinary team employs therapy, medication management, and support groups to address mental health needs. Integrated care models ensure coordination with primary care providers for holistic patient well-being.
Questions
What healthcare services does Summa Health offer?
Summa Health provides hospitals, emergency care, outpatient services, orthopedics, mental health treatment, women’s health, and weight management programs.
Does Summa Health accept my insurance?
Summa Health accepts SummaCare plans and other major insurance providers. Check our website for specific coverage details.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Schedule appointments online via MyChart, through our virtual visit platform, or by calling 234.867.7965.
Are emergency services available 24/7?
Yes, our Akron, Barberton, Green, and Wadsworth-Rittman emergency departments operate 24/7 for urgent care needs.
What financial assistance options exist?
Financial assistance is available for eligible patients. Contact our billing department to explore payment plans or aid programs.
Where are Summa Health locations?
We serve Northeast Ohio with hospitals and clinics in Akron, Barberton, Medina, Hudson, Stow-Kent, and other communities across five counties.
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Vince Gless
May 31, 2022
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We gave birth at Akron City Hospital. they force you to do a maternity ward tour to show you all the things you will "get" during the birthing process. ALL LIES. this hospital did not deliver on even one of the amenities they advertised. We were left alone for 2.5hrs during labor with no information as to what's going on. After birth we sat in recovery for 5 hours (only supposed to be 2) while several other patients came and went.
When I asked the nurses we were treated like second rate citizens and told we just "had to wait". Finally in our recovery room 6hrs after birth they took the baby to the NICU without really explaining why. again it took me raising a stink to be filled in as to why our baby had to be hooked up to an IV. The only good part of this entire experience was the Children's Hospital NICU unit. they have been extremely informative and helped us understand what was going on. Finally. I know stuff happens; emergency's especially, but it sure would've been nice to been kept in the loop during the entire birthing process
When I asked the nurses we were treated like second rate citizens and told we just "had to wait". Finally in our recovery room 6hrs after birth they took the baby to the NICU without really explaining why. again it took me raising a stink to be filled in as to why our baby had to be hooked up to an IV. The only good part of this entire experience was the Children's Hospital NICU unit. they have been extremely informative and helped us understand what was going on. Finally. I know stuff happens; emergency's especially, but it sure would've been nice to been kept in the loop during the entire birthing process
Taylor Valley
May 06, 2022
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My grandmother presented to the ED with near-critical symptoms requiring oxygen and antibiotics at 1400 today. It is now 2115, and she is still sitting in the ED hallway. She has not used the bathroom or eaten this entire time. Her oxygen ran out and it took nearly an hour for a RN to change the tank. They "don't know" when she'll be able to get a room or be seen by a MD, which she desperately needs.
The staff are running around treating crackheads and the entire unit smells like a blunt. You call this healthcare? Are you serious? In the United States? The greatest healthcare system in the world? Where are your staff? Where are the beds? This isn't COVID Delta surge anymore. Unacceptable excuse for a hospital.
The staff are running around treating crackheads and the entire unit smells like a blunt. You call this healthcare? Are you serious? In the United States? The greatest healthcare system in the world? Where are your staff? Where are the beds? This isn't COVID Delta surge anymore. Unacceptable excuse for a hospital.
Rebecca Bayer
Apr 17, 2022
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I called the hospital to have flowers sent to a friend's room. Courtney in the gift shop was fabulous! From finding out what room my friend was in and confirming he could have flowers to helping me pick an arrangement. Thank you Courtney I appreciate your time and effort!
No Name
Apr 03, 2022
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Filthy. If I wasn't in such distress I would have taken pictures. Blood on the bed in the ER. Neurology leaves you alone all day. Then towards the end of midday oh we will put you in an MRI to which you are still waiting at 730 pm. If you sign an AMA make sure you have proof you are at the hospital first so there's no chance of you getting fired. I know if I do I will sue because I was there. Physically there in er and neurology for HOURS.
