McDowell Cancer Center - Akron General
Cancer Care Center • Akron, OH • Since 1914
About
Summary: - The Cleveland Clinic Akron General is a nonprofit healthcare system in Akron, Ohio, operating as part of the Cleveland Clinic. It includes Akron General (a 532-bed teaching and research medical center), Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Hospital, Partners Physician Group, wellness centers, community health services, Visiting Nurse Service, and the Akron General Foundation. - Founded in 1914, it employs about 1,447 staff and reports annual revenue around $11.8 million. It is headquartered in Akron and serves the surrounding communities, with activity across multiple countries (per some data sources). - Known ranking: U.S. News & World Report has recognized Akron General as a top hospital in Ohio (ranked 10th in the state in some years). - Services and focus: broad hospital and health care offerings across specialties and programs; part of the Cleveland Clinic network for integrated care. Note: The provided page emphasizes Akron General’s integration with the Cleveland Clinic, its history, affiliated facilities, and general contact/location details. If you’re specifically looking for information on the McDowell Cancer Center at Akron General, this page does not contain details about a separate “McDowell Cancer Center” and you may want to search Akron General’s oncology services or contact the main line for precise cancer center information.
Clinic Type
Cancer Care Center
Address
Downtown Akron, Ohio
Phone
330.344.4673
AGFoundation@ccf.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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FAQs
What is the McDowell Cancer Center?
An oncology/hematology cancer center at Cleveland Clinic Akron General providing multidisciplinary cancer care.
Appointment Information
Appointment Information
Contact Us
Contact Us
Additional contact numbers
For questions, call 330.344.6453.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 1.7/5 stars (based on 23 reviews) (23)
Patients praise
- Accredited cancer program (Commission on Cancer) with positive clinical outcomes
- Supportive and compassionate staff reported by some patients
- Availability of dedicated resource counselors and patient navigators
- Successful cancer survivorship programs and community events
- Patient-focused initiatives like the Breast Health Center's peer-support approach
Common complaints
- Long wait times, particularly in the emergency department
- Perceived lack of communication or unprofessionalism from some staff members
- Instances of patients feeling unheard or inadequately treated for pain
- Reports of rude bedside manner from specific individuals
- One report of unprofessional conduct related to appointment scheduling misunderstandings
"The nurse was super sweet. In fact a lot of the staff here are nice. Only a few here and there have exhibited bad bedside manners... The display of rudeness today seemed a little harsh."
— LocalityBiz review"Do not go to this place! They will make you wait hours in severe pain as other patients in seemingly much better condition are served. Horrible incompetence."
— Birdeye/Google review"Attendees acknowledged appreciation for this special event and even one commented, “Never stop having this wonderful celebration.”"
— Akron General Cancer Survivorship Celebration feedbackSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Santosh Rao Joined to the HemOnc Department at Cleveland Clinic Akron General as the Medical Director - OncoDaily — Aug 10, 2025
- Dr. Guy Tillinghast, MD - Stow, OH - Medical Oncology — Nov 2, 2025
- How did Northeast Ohio hospitals do on latest U.S. News and World Report rankings? — Jul 29, 2025
- Akron General employee’s cancer journey offers hope to patients — Sep 5, 2025
- Dr. Judy Tsai — Dec 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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