HEALTHCARE
This Cleveland Clinic Akron General surgery center was named best in Ohio
Lauren CohenAkron Beacon Journal
Nov. 12, 2026, 10:58 a.m. ET
Newsweek has ranked the Surgery Center at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Health and Wellness in Bath Township Ohio’s best ambulatory surgery center
Summa Health’s Medina Surgery Center was ranked No. 14 in Ohio, and the Digestive Health Center in Akron was ranked No. 17. Cleveland Clinic also had its Wooster Milltown Specialty and Surgery Center rank No. 7
“As outpatient surgery continues to expand beyond traditional hospital settings, specialized surgical centers are becoming a vital part of health care delivery,” the Newsweek ranking webpage says. “This recognition highlights facilities distinguished by the quality of care they provide across a variety of outpatient procedures.”
Newsweek analyzed over 5,000 ambulatory surgery centers to rank the top 750. Scores were based on quality metrics, evaluation from peers, patient experience and accreditations
This is the second consecutive year the Bath Township surgery center has been ranked No. 1 in Ohio
“This recognition belongs to our caregivers,” Dr. Teri Lash-Ritter, president of Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Cleveland Clinic’s South Submarket, said in a news release. “Earning the top ranking in Ohio for a second straight year reflects our team’s focus on safety and quality, ensuring that patients receive outstanding surgical care close to where they live.”
Newsweek previously rankedAkron Children’s Hospital as the 29th best pediatric hospital in the world. Cleveland Clinic Children’s was ranked No. 53, and UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland was right behind at No. 54
