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Dr. Walter Chlysta, MD

Dr. Walter Chlysta, MD

Bariatric Surgery*

Dr. Walter Chlysta, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. He is affiliated with Western Reserve Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

1900 23rd St Ste 2000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(330) 926-3443

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Chlysta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chlysta

4.3

27 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
81%
81%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
11%
11%

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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
Warren Meredith, RN – Nov 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 09, 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
Helpful
Natalie Johnson in OH, OH – Feb 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Joyce in Bolivar , OH – Jul 13, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joyce in Bolivar , OH – Jul 11, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
May 22, 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio – Mar 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Akron, OH – Aug 01, 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kevin Murphy in Akron, OH – Oct 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
19 people found this helpful
Helpful
Deborah Rupert in Massillon, OH – May 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

In addition to offering minimally invasive General Surgical procedures, Dr. Chlysta focuses on minimally invasive weight loss surgery and Heartburn surgery. He was one of the first surgeons to introduce minimally invasive bariatric surgery to Northeast...read more

biography

Dr. Walter J. Chlysta earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Pre-medicine at Kent State University. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine where he graduated Cum Laude and was...read more

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Colorectal Surgery

  • Gastroenterological Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

  • Robotic Surgery

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  • Akron General Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1999
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Locations

Practice

Office1900 23rd St Ste 2000 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
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Akron General Medical Center1 Akron General Ave Akron, OH 44307
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
Radiology and Imaging Services Inc.400 Wabash Ave Akron, OH 44307
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Western Reserve Hospital

    1900 23rd St
    Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    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.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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