Heart & Vascular | UH Samaritan Medical Center | Ashland, OH
Cardiology • Ashland, OR
About
UH Samaritan Medical Center (Ashland, OH) is a nonprofit, 52-bed hospital serving Ashland and surrounding communities. Part of University Hospitals, it emphasizes heart and vascular health among its services. Recent activity highlights include Heart Month campaigns and Wear Red Day to promote cardiovascular prevention and awareness. The center is headquartered in Ashland, OH, and serves the local population with a focus on cardiovascular care, aligning with UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute initiatives. Contact: 800-257-9917 or 419-289-0491. Website: uhhospitals.org/locations/uh-samaritan-medical-center.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
UH Samaritan Medical Center, Ashland County, Ohio
Phone
419-289-0491 or 1-800-257-9917
employment@uhhospitals.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
https://www.uhhospitals.org/locations/uh-samaritan-medical-center/services/heart-and-vascular
Emergency Care
Yes
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FAQs
What services are provided at UH Samaritan Heart and Vascular?
A range of on-site heart and vascular services including emergency heart attack care, catheterization, electrophysiology, vascular surgery, CPA (EECP), clinics (anticoagulation, pacemaker, heart failure, cardiac rehab) and various heart tests.
Make an Appointment
Make an appointment with a medical professional at UH Samaritan Medical Center. Call 419-289-0491 or 1-800-257-9917.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (UH Samaritan Medical Center): 2.5 stars (139 reviews)
- Yelp (UH Samaritan Medical Center): Not stated in provided snippet (Not stated in provided snippet)
- UH Samaritan Medical Center (U.S. News hospital overall satisfaction): 91% willingness to recommend / overall satisfaction metric (Not stated in provided snippet)
- UH Samaritan Medical Center (Healthgrades): Patient Experience rating (percent); exact number not fully shown in provided snippet (Not stated in provided snippet)
- Dr. Karem Harth (UH provider reviews): 4.6 out of 5 (79 ratings)
Patients praise
- Patient experience/service and outcomes described positively in physician/provider reviews (e.g., compassion, professionalism, clear explanations).
- Strengths noted in U.S. News overall satisfaction/discharge/recommendation metric (91% willingness to recommend).
- Provider-specific reviews for vascular care describe knowledgeable clinician and supportive staff.
Common complaints
- Low overall hospital rating on Birdeye (2.5 stars) indicating dissatisfaction among some reviewers.
- Complaint/negative experience reported on Yelp regarding ER admission and not checking on the patient for several hours while alone.
- Some feedback in provider reviews mentions lack of answers and reliance on another referral/scheduled follow-up rather than immediate resolution.
"“has a 2.5 star rating with 139 reviews.”"
— Birdeye - UH Samaritan Medical Center reviews"“I a disabled veteran got admitted to the er for seizures. For 3 hours they left me in my room by myself, never checked on me for those 3 ...”"
— Yelp - UH Samaritan Medical Center (Updated June 2026)"“Dr. Karem Harth, her R.N.'s, and all of her clinical staff were professional, courteous, and compassionate.”"
— UH Hospitals - Karem Harth MD Doctor Profile & ReviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Bob and Jan Archer Invest $1 Million in UH Samaritan Medical Center | News — Jun 22, 2026
- Bob and Jan Archer invest $1 million in UH Samaritan Medical Center — Jun 23, 2026
- University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center Opens New Wound Care Center | News — Oct 27, 2025
- Ashland County community health assessment identifies 4 prioritized health needs — Dec 10, 2025
- UH Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute Study Highlights Gains in Cardiovascular Outcomes | News — Apr 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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