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Dr. John Petrus, MD

Dr. John Petrus, MD

Medical Oncology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Petrus, MD is a medical oncologist in Cleveland, OH and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northeastern Ohio University in 1984. He is affiliated with Southwest General Health Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

18697 Bagley Rd Cleveland, OH 44130

Make an Appointment

(440) 816-6051

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Petrus is affiliated with Southwest General Health Center Middleburg Heights, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Petrus specializes in the areas of Hematology, Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Petrus' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Petrus

3.9

20 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
65%
65%
4 Star
5%
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
25%
25%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
17 people found this helpful
Helpful
Akron, Ohio – Feb 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
22 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert Burcham – Feb 25, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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OH – Jan 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
ltyr in OH – Jun 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Westerville, OH – Mar 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
K Mack in Wadsworth, OH – Oct 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Petrus, MD is a medical oncologist in Cleveland, OH and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northeastern Ohio University in 1984. He is affiliated with Southwest General Health Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Medical Oncology

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  • Northeastern Ohio University

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Hematology
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Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Southwest General Health Center18697 Bagley Rd Cleveland, OH 44130
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The Petrus Group Inc.3347 Revere Rd Richfield, OH 44286
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Practice

Encompass Health MountainView at Bridgeport327 Medical Park Dr Bridgeport, WV 26330
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Practice

Office224 W Exchange St Ste 160 Akron, OH 44302
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Southwest General Health Center

    18697 Bagley Rd
    Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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