About Summa Health System
Hospital overview and services
Summa Health System is an acute care hospital in Akron, OH, serving Summit County and the surrounding Akron community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Akron can seek immediate care at Summa Health System's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 2-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Summa Health System has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Akron area.
When choosing a hospital in Akron, OH, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Summa Health System's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Summa Health System has received a 2-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Akron, OH may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Summa Health System performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Summa Health System performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Summa Health System performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Summa Health System
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Jaclyn Flickinger, DO
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Rachel Starr
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jason Casey
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Shakeilah Burns
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Andrew Hornick, MD
Hospice/palliative Care
Dr. Hannah Smerker, DO
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Walter Williams
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Sophie Ems, MD
Psychiatry
Dr. Tara Donaldson
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Emily Simon, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Michael Pelini, MD
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Dr. Glenna Jackson, MD
Family Practice
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Dr. John Surso, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Renee Mackey, DPM
Podiatry
Dr. Tiffany Mccann, DO
Critical Care (intensivists)
Dr. Evan Howe, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Jonathan Buggey, MD
Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology
Dr. Heather Baker
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Elizabeth Bevington, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Yangyang Hu
Nurse Practitioner
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About Summa Health System
What is the CMS rating for Summa Health System?
Summa Health System has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Summa Health System have emergency services?
Yes, Summa Health System provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Summa Health System?
Summa Health System is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Summa Health System?
20 physicians are affiliated with Summa Health System. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·