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Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Akron

Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Gastroenterology (Digestive Health) • Akron, OH • Since 1914 • 4 outpatient offices (Akron, Bath, Green, Norton) locations

About

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is a nonprofit health system in Akron, Ohio, affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic. It operates a 532-bed teaching and research medical center (Akron General), along with Edwin Shaw Rehabilitation Hospital, Partners Physician Group, health and wellness centers, Lodi Hospital, community health centers, Visiting Nurse Service, and Akron General Foundation. Founded in 1914, it serves via multiple facilities in Akron and three U.S. offices, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top Ohio hospital (ranked 10th in the state). The organization emphasizes a full spectrum of medical specialties and programs across its network. Key points relevant to Gastroenterology: - Part of Cleveland Clinic Akron General, offering comprehensive medical specialties, including gastroenterology services as part of its program slate. - Located in Akron, Ohio, with multiple campuses (notably Akron General Ave locations and a Kenosha/Ohio address) under the Akron General umbrella. If you’re specifically seeking Gastroenterology care at Akron General: - Check the Akron General/ Cleveland Clinic Akron General gastroenterology program within the network for services such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, GI diagnostics, and GI physicians. - Contact: 216.444.2200 or 330.344.6000 for referrals or to confirm GI clinic availability and appointment scheduling.

Clinic Type

Gastroenterology (Digestive Health)

Address

1 Akron General Avenue, Building 301, Akron, OH 44307

Phone

330.344.2273 (appointment) / 330.665.8270 (office contact)

Email

AGFoundation@ccf.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Gastroenterology
  • Digestive Health

Technology & Equipment

  • Endoscopy
  • Advanced GI diagnostics

Team

  • Shameem Ahmed, MD — MD Gastroenterologist
  • Faris El-Khider, MD — MD Gastroenterologist
  • Jeffrey Neher, MD — MD Gastroenterologist
  • Manzoor Qadir, MD — MD Gastroenterologist

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

Appointment Information

To make an appointment with one of our gastroenterologists, please call 330.344.2273.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Cleveland Clinic ProviderMatch: 4.6/5 (~100 ratings per provider)
  • US News & World Report: 4/5 (30 reviews)
  • Vitals: 4.4/5 (39 ratings)

Patients praise

  • High performing in specific procedures such as colon cancer surgery
  • Many individual physicians receive high patient satisfaction ratings (often 4.4 to 4.9/5)
  • Providers described as competent, compassionate, and thorough by satisfied patients
  • Access to advanced technology and board-certified specialists at Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Common complaints

  • Difficulties with office staff and front desk responsiveness
  • Challenges scheduling appointments or long wait times for new patient visits
  • Issues with administrative errors (e.g., calling incorrect pharmacy)
  • Occasional reports of physician bedside manner or communication concerns

"I moved up here from Florida and was very anxious about finding a doctor who was both competent and compassionate. Dr. K. is both of these and treats me with respect."

— Vitals patient review

"I was referred to Dr. Neher by my family doctor. I waited five months to get in as a new patient... I was annoyed that nobody called me to inform me before I spent time and parking money for nothing."

— Vitals patient review

"The office on the other hand is not run well (front desk) people eating, talking to each other while ignoring patients."

— Akron Gastroenterology Practice testimonial

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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