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Dr. Nathan Monaco, MD

Dr. Nathan Monaco, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*

Dr. Nathan Monaco, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Akron, OH. He is affiliated with Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 436 reviews 5 Star Rating (436 reviews)

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

3925 Embassy Pkwy Ste 200 Akron, OH 44333

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Monaco is affiliated with Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Akron, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Monaco specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Monaco's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Monaco

5.0
436 ratings, 432 with a written review
5 star
98%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Great visit.
The doctor was very knowledgeable and polite in explaining all my options to correct my issues. The nurses and staff were all very helpful and professional. Would highly recommend
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Apr 21, 2025
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Fantastic Doctor!
I went to see Dr Monaco and he is a great doctor!! He fixed my hand issue! As with all that I’ve dealt with at the Crystal Clinic these Doctors are the Best!!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Apr 16, 2025
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Highly recommend
Very caring and knowledgeable doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 14, 2025
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Top Professional
Dr Monaco has only the patient's best interest at heart. This visit was to diagnose shoulder pain and possible rotator cuff impingement. No unnecessary procedures were done, and injection and PT were recommended.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Roland Mulligan – Apr 05, 2025
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Excellence
Every time I have an orthopedic need Crystal Clinic has taken excellent care . Dr Monaco has taken such good care of my problems.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Sharon – Apr 03, 2025
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Surgery
I feel very lucky to have had you available to perform the emergency surgery on me!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Mar 26, 2025
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Huried
Waited maybe 5 minutes after placed in exam room. Most staff, including doctor seemed very huried., although pleasant. 24 hrs later, reviewing the notes, many statements - areas are incomplete, wrong, or i'm thinking 'that wasnt done or checked' . Btw, i am a nurse x 40 yrs.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 14, 2025
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Lucky to find Dr. Monaco
Dr. Monaco is very proficient in letting his patients know they matter to him. I just had a four-week post surgery appointment. Dr. Monaco took time to discuss every concern and question I had. He always makes sure to include positive news about the recovery process.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Regina – Mar 06, 2025
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Very appreciative
I appreciated Dr. Monaco’s willingness to explain and prepare for next steps. Very appreciative for his time and patience while asking him questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Mar 06, 2025
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Excellent physician
Professional, caring, thorough. Excellent surgeon. Office staff and physical therapists are awesome too!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Mar 06, 2025
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The BEST!
Dr. Monaco was very thorough and detailed when explaining the treatment and possible future options for my trigger thumb. I appreciated his kindness, expertise, knowledge and professionalism too. He is one of the very few doctors that appears to really care about his patient, making sure that each of us fully understand the condition we have and suggestions for treatment.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dr. Monaco is the BEST! – Feb 27, 2025
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Several arm and shoulder repairs
Excellent surgeon. Very thorough and answers all my questions. Takes time with each patient. Highly Recommend
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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JMW – Jan 23, 2025
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Absolutely will be my doc of choice!
Doctor Monaco answered all of my questions compassionately and efficaciously. Staff was wonderful. Front desk staff could have been a little more attentive as I stood there and waited at the front desk while she talked to another staff person only to be told to sign in and sit down. Even with that, the wait was only about four-five minutes at most. For the great treatment from the rest of the office, I can overlook that!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Rick H – Jan 13, 2025
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Would not go back again.
Was put in a room and sat there and sat there and sat there. Was never informed he was behind I drove over an hour to get there and never got to be seen by the doctor I was too upset and left.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Nov 28, 2024
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Extensive Shoulder Surgery
Dr. Monaco was very informative and cooperative with my surgery and the process I had to go through. I would highly recommend him and the staff to anyone that is in need of his expertise. Everyone went above andbeyond with my surgery and helped avoid any issues.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Sandy M. – Nov 12, 2024
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Best surgeon ever!
Dr. Monaco is an amazing surgeon. He is kind and listens to all concerns.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Lfields25 – Oct 05, 2024
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Carpal tunnel with trigger finger release
Dr. Monaco is a caring, compassionate, surgeon. His staff speaks highly of him and his kindness has been consistent with the several surgeries I have had with him. I highly recommend him for his professional skill and postoperative care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Beth Ream – Oct 03, 2024
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Confident in his care
He got right down to the problem and came up with a good plan that I felt comfortable with. He made sure I understood and answered any questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Oct 02, 2024
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Would definitely recommend Dr. Monaco
The time he takes with his patients so that they are fully at ease with everything that he's explaining to them.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Sassi – Sep 27, 2024
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Dr. Monaco was terrible!
The staff told me when I was roomed there was one more person ahead of me that he'd be in shortly. I waited OVER an hour in the room, waiting for the Dr. to arrive. Then he asks me questions, doesn't once look at my chart to see medications that I'm already taking. Starts telling me he'll put me on anti-inflammatories. Did you look at my chart I'm already taking those due to the arthritis in my knees. These were prescribed from another physician in your office who treats me for my knees. He says oh.... Does the same thing with creams.... Did you look at my chart at all if you did you could see I already have a prescription for that. I would never recommend him and I've already told the office I will not see him again. I see he has 5 star reviews, defiantly not what I experienced. I'll try Crystal Clinic again just not with Dr. Monaco.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Sep 12, 2024
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About Me

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Dr. Nathan Monaco, MD is an orthopaedic surgeon in Akron, OH and has been practicing since 2017.

biography

Dr. Nathan Monaco, MD is a orthopaedic surgeon in Akron, OH and has been practicing since 2017. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and is a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in the surgery of the...read more
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (upmc)-hamot

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center3925 Embassy Pkwy Ste 200 Akron, OH 44333
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Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center4466 Fulton Dr Tallmadge, OH 44278
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Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center1622 E Turkeyfoot Lake Rd Akron, OH 44312
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

    3557 Embassy Pkwy
    Akron, OH 44333
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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