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Dr. Richard Brower, MD

Dr. Richard Brower, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Brower, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Akron, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Hahnemann University in 1985. He is affiliated with Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

20 Olive St Ste 200 Akron, OH 44310

Make an Appointment

(330) 379-5569

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Brower is affiliated with Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Akron, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Brower's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brower

3.5

45 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
62%
62%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
38%
38%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 12, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
David – Jan 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 03, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Karen – Jan 18, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Total Wreck – May 26, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Welsh – May 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ron – Feb 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Lee Ann in Akron, Ohio – Jan 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Terry Dunn – Aug 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2019
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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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 09, 2018
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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
CJI in Tallmadge Oh – Feb 05, 2018
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Akron, OH – Sep 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Akron, OH – Aug 24, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patient Doc in Akron, OH – Nov 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
AMS in North Royalton, OH – Oct 19, 2016
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Slynch in Akron, OH – May 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
LGC in Akron, OH – Apr 23, 2016
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biography

Dr. Richard Brower, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Akron, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Hahnemann University in 1985. He is affiliated with Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Akron City Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh

    Residency Hospital

  • Hahnemann University

    Medical School, 1985
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Locations

Practice

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Hospital20 Olive St Ste 200 Akron, OH 44310
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Practice

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center LLC437 Portage Trl Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center LLC4466 Fulton Dr NW Canton, OH 44718
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

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

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    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

    View all patient feedback
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