Robert Bales, MD
Primary Location
South Pointe Hospital Medical Office Building
- Appointment:
- 216.491.1010
- Fax:
- 216.491.4824
Additional Locations
Treatment & Services
- Addiction Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+) Health
- Men's Health
- Prevention and Wellness
- Primary Care
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Appointed
2011
Education & Fellowships
Medical Education - University of Illinois at Chicago Hospitals
Family Medicine Research
Chicago,
IL USA
2006
Residency - Bryn Mawr Hospital
Family Medicine
Bryn Mawr,
PA USA
2004
Internship - State University of New York Upstate Medical Center
General Surgery
Syracuse,
NY USA
2001
Medical Education - Thomas Jefferson University Medical College
Philadelphia,
PA USA
2000
Graduate School - Boston University / Boston University Medical Center
Boston,
MA USA
1994
Undergraduate - Syracuse University
Syracuse,
NY USA
1991
Certifications
- Family Medicine
Research & Publications
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235 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
46 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024
Dr Bales is the best. He is always there to help me with my blood pressure issues and suggest/prescribe medications and cut out high fat foods to help
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
Dr. Bales appears to be truly interested in my health. We have thorough discussions on what I should be doing to maintain my health.
Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024
Dr. Bales is fantastic! Best doctor I've ever had so far.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
Dr. Bales is an excellent doctor. He always listens and explains things simply. Courteous and professional.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024
Dr. Bales is always professional and addresses all of my concerns while I am there
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024
Dr Bales always listens to my concerns and responds with excellent knowledge
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024
Used my chart twice in weeks before my appointment to ask Doctor to schedule my lab work, both went unanswered called twice and was on hold approx 20 minutes each time to request labs to be put in they finally called me back and said Doctor would not put labs in until I see him I get the same lab work done all the time and did not want to have two appointments one to see the Doctor and one after I get labs done evidently the Doctor and his office do not respond to my chart messages, A waste of time just to see the Doctor to get labs put in and then have to come back. I went and saw the Doctor and had my perscriptions refilled
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024
It's pretty much impossible to get an appointment with Dr. Bales within a month or so. It's fine for my next physical but for something beyond local Express Care usually all I see are "with others on the team" and even then it's at most one every 1-2 days. Great doctor and NPs but not enough appointment slots.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024
Dr. Bales is always friendly, considerate, and professional. I always get the impression he's listening and caring about me as a person. He also adapts well when my wife and I sit in the room for each other's appointments. We followed him from Twinsburgh and have a 45 minute trip now instead of 20 minutes and don't regret the extra travel time at all if we get to stick with him.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024
Dr Bales is great. Issue is staff at office, staff answering messages, staff not getting messages to Dr Bales. We will be moving to a new office because of staff. It is sad as we do like and respect Dr Bales. So much so as we have been driving to his office from Hudson. But will now look in Twinsburg.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024
Overall, I had a good experience and look forward to further interactions with Dr. Robert Bales and his medical team at South Pointe Medical Center.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024
Dr. Bales reviewed my records thoroughly and addressed all questions and concerns completely with care and courtesy.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024
My overall experience went well, although there were a few obstacles in scheduling. Even so, I would recommend treatment under Dr. Bales' care.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023
Dr. Bales was very nice and caring when dealing with me!
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023
Dr Bales and staff are great!
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
Very thankful that Dr. Bales took time to listen and respond to all my questions and things I brought up.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
Excellent doctor. Very patient and great listener.
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
Dr. Bales listened to my comments of weight loss this year and recommended a PET scan -he emailed Dr. Nemanaitis who replied in favor and Dr. Bales emailed me to go ahead and schedule
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2023
I left messages for my doctor and never got a response.
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023
Dr Bales is going above n beyond to try to help me with my over all health
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023
I love Dr. Bales. He's fantastic
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023
Dr. Bales is an excellent doctor with a wonderful bed side manner.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2023
I see Dr Bales every month, and have been for over 10 years. He is the best doctor Ive ever had. I do wish on MyChart in the messages area there was an option to send my doctor a message that went straight to him and not through his staff. That would be wonderful.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2023
Dr Bales treats me and all his patients with respect and compassion. He's easy to talk to. Makes eye contact, and really hears what I say.
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2023
Dr. Bales is the best Primary Care Doctor I have ever had in my 69 years, and I have yet to meet anyone better than him in all ways.
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2023
Always Good Visit! From the Nurse to the interns and Then Dr. Bales.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023
Dr Bales is great and I trust him!
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023
Always informed of medication change, and reasons why. Feel listened to and well cared for by Dr. Bales.
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023
Dr. Bales really instructed me as to what was going on and the next step to my treatment
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023
When counting my blessings Dr. Bales is counted too.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023
Dr. Bales is great... Always willing to listen, and includes me in my medical decision making always.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023
Dr. Bales keeps up with all tests considering your age health issues shows a sincere caring to your well being and health
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023
Dr. Bales and all the staff at the Cleveland Clinic were genuinely friendly, helpful, and attentive. I truly felt valued as a patient. Thank you.
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023
It's great to have Dr. Bales back!
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2023
Dr Bales is such a gift. I couldn't imagine not having him for our family.
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2023
Highly recommend Dr Bales, I can't say enough great things of his knowledge and care.
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2023
Dr. Bales is always very caring with whatever I am going through.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
I know Dr. Bales sees a lot of patients and his schedule is usually always very full. The staff always does a terrific job getting me in when I need to be seen.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
It is so nice to see Dr. Bales bc he always takes his time and explains things so well in a way you can understand. I never feel rushed or that he has not listened to me. He makes great suggestions and tells you exactly how it is. When I have needed further authorizations from my insurance company Dr. Bales and his office staff are prompt and efficient to get things done.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
I recommend Dr. Bales office to everyone I know!
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2023
Very happy with Dr. Bales but it is rough to get appointments at times.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2023
I have nothing but the highest respect for Dr. Bales
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2023
I have much respect for Dr.Bales. He listened to my concerns as well as the concerns my wife said concerning the changes I was going through.
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023
Dr. Bales always doe a fantastic job and listens and addresses my questions
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023
Dr Bales is an excellent Doctor!!
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023
Dr Bales and staff are top-notch I'm not a Dr person but Dr Bales has changed that very good Dr and has assembled a good team for all my needs been with him a long time and will continue to be