Akron VA Clinic Opens New Infusion Center
Medical Oncology • Akron, OH • 17 locations of care in VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System locations
Clinic Type
Medical Oncology
Address
Akron VA Outpatient Clinic, Akron, OH
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Damien.Horvath@va.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- various online local business and review directories: variable/mixed (small sample size of anecdotal reviews)
Patients praise
- praise for specific medical and nursing staff members who went above and beyond
- appreciation for convenient access to comprehensive services like pharmacy and x-ray in one location
- positive feedback regarding telehealth and virtual urgent care services
Common complaints
- long wait times for appointments and in the waiting room
- perceived lack of professionalism or dismissive behavior from some staff
- difficulties with the appointment check-in process and communication regarding scheduling
- frustration over changes to community care referrals for specialty services
"Highly recommend the Akron clinic if you’re a veteran in the area. They don’t treat you like a number here. my nurse Liz in primary care really went above and beyond..."
— Local business review site (e.g., LocalityBiz)"I was appalled that the VA would employ someone so immature and unprofessional. Her reply to a simple question... was 'Done? Um ... hmmm ... I don’t know. I don’t even know what I’m doing here.'"
— Letter to the Editor, Akron Beacon JournalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The VA Kent Imaging and Infusion Center is the First Specialty-Specific VA Facility to be Constructed Outside of Cuyahoga County - Veterans Service Commission of Summit County — May 14, 2026
- Akron VA Clinic | VA Northeast Ohio Health Care | Veterans Affairs — Jul 28, 2025
- New VA imaging and infusion clinic serving Kent veterans — Oct 23, 2025
- Kent VA Clinic | VA Northeast Ohio Health Care | Veterans Affairs — Jan 23, 2026
- Akron West VA Clinic | VA Northeast Ohio Health Care - VA.gov — Oct 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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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.
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