Orthopedic Services | UH Parma Medical Center - University Hospitals
Orthopedics • Parma, OH • Since 1961
About
UH Parma Medical Center (part of University Hospitals) is a 332-bed, nonprofit, full-service community hospital in Parma, Ohio, serving Northeast Ohio for over 50 years. It employs about 2,000 residents and 500+ physicians across 30+ specialties, with strong programs in orthopedics, heart and vascular, cancer, and rehabilitation. The facility is recognized for its orthopedics program and cardiovascular outcomes, offering services in trauma/emergency, robotic and 3D HD surgery, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehabilitation, wound care, bariatrics, and more. The center emphasizes orthopedic services as a core strength, alongside comprehensive care across medical and surgical specialties.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
UH Parma Medical Center, Parma, OH
Phone
1-866-844-2273
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- US News Health (UH Center of Orthopedic Surgery): 5/5 (75 reviews)
- US News Health (Hospital-wide): 88% willingness to recommend (N/A (Hospital-wide))
- WebMD Care: 4.5/5 (27 ratings (Dr. Alan Panteck))
- Vitals: 4.7/5 (33 ratings (Dr. Jared Levin))
Patients praise
- high patient willingness to recommend hospital services
- frequent praise for surgical skills and post-operative outcomes, particularly in joint replacement and repair
- professional and attentive medical staff and office support teams
- clear explanations of conditions and treatment plans from many providers
Common complaints
- occasional reports of poor listening skills or feeling dismissed by some providers
- some patients reported frustration with perceived lack of interest or support from specific doctors
"He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable, dedicated, highly skilled, amd sensitive hands. He's friendly, and patient, as well as no-nonsense and direct. I recommend him without hesitation."
— Vitals patient review of Dr. Jared Levin"Dr Lika almost seemed put-out by me even being there... I did not want to spend almost $200.00 to be this frustrated."
— Vitals patient review of Dr. Larry Lika"Instead of listening to my account of how I got hurt he repeated at least 6 times that I am obese. His obesity didn't cause my injury, the ice did. He lacks good listening skills."
— WebMD patient review of Dr. Alan PanteckSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More orthopedics clinics in Parma
MetroHealth Parma Medical Center is part of The MetroHealth System, a nonprofit teaching health system based in Cleveland, Ohio. It operates as a public health care system affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. The organization provides comprehensive care across hospitals, health centers, and sites in Cuyahoga County, including primary and specialty care, emergency services, and well visits. The MetroHealth System includes Level I adult trauma and burn center services and Level II pediatric trauma, with a strong emphasis on teaching, air medical transport (Metro Life Flight), and broad access across multiple locations. The Parma site functions within the MetroHealth network, contributing to its regional healthcare delivery. If you’re specifically seeking Parma-area MetroHealth services, you’ll find Parma-listed care under the broader MetroHealth System’s facilities and employment opportunities in Northeast Ohio.
Southwest General Health Center is a nonprofit, 354-bed hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio (near Parma). It partners with University Hospitals of Cleveland and operates as a Level III Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Center designation. The center offers orthopedic care among its medical services and is part of the Greater Cleveland health system. If you’re specifically seeking Orthopaedic Surgery options near Parma, Southwest General provides orthopedic services at a nearby campus in Middleburg Heights, with a physician staff and specialized programs typical of a regional hospital. For Parma-area Orthopaedic Surgery details (providers, wait times, or specific services), consider contacting the hospital’s main line or the Orthopedics department for current offerings and physician appointments. Key contacts: main phone 440-816-8000 or 440-816-5050; website swgeneral.com.
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