Our Facility
For more than a century, Akron General has remained committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care to the communities it serves. Today, the hospital continues to advance that mission through comprehensive emergency and specialty services anchored by its nationally recognized capabilities.
Akron General operates a Level I Adult Trauma Center, offering the highest level of trauma care with 24/7 access to specialized trauma surgeons, critical care teams, and advanced surgical resources. The hospital is also designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, providing the most advanced stroke diagnostics and interventions, including thrombectomy, continuous neurosurgical coverage, and specialized neurocritical care. In addition, Akron General delivers 24/7 PCI capable interventional cardiology, ensuring rapid, lifesaving treatment for patients experiencing acute coronary syndromes.
To better support emergency medical services and improve access to care across Summit County, Akron General also maintains freestanding emergency departments in Bath, Stow, and Green, allowing residents to receive timely, high-quality emergency care closer to home. These facilities complement the hospital’s main emergency department and its modern, patient-focused design that streamlines care from arrival through discharge.
Through its integrated emergency, trauma, cardiac, and stroke capabilities, Cleveland Clinic Akron General continues to provide the highest level of care and stands as a critical resource for the region—delivering advanced treatment, local accessibility, and unwavering commitment to community health.
Medical direction departments
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| Akron Fire Department | Copley Fire Department | Coventry Twp Fire Department |
 Lakemore Fire Department |
 Mogadore Fire Department |
 Norton Fire Division |
 Springfield Twp Fire Department |
 Stow Fire Department |
 Tallmadge Fire Department |
Medical direction staff
Christina Campana, DO
EMS Medical Director
Supporting: Coventry Twp Fire Department
Matthew Campanizzi, DO
EMS Medical Director
Supporting: Akron Fire Department
Gregory Gaumer, MD
EMS Medical Director
Supporting: Akron Fire Department, Summit County HAZMAT
Jack Mitstifer, MD
EMS Medical Director
Supporting: LifeCare Medical Services Inc
Antonio Oliverio, DO
EMS Medical Director
Supporting: Norton Fire Division
Amy Raubenolt, MD
EMS Medical Director
Supporting: Akron Fire Department, Stow Fire Department
Thomas Rench, MD
EMS Medical Director
Supporting: Akron SWAT Team
Brett Sitzlar, MD
EMS Medical Director
Supporting: Springfield Twp Fire Department
Andrew Yocum, MD
EMS Medical Director
Supporting: Copley Twp Fire Department
Erick Zoumberakis, MD
EMS Medical Director
Supporting: Lakemore Fire Department, Mogadore Fire Department, Tallmadge Fire Department
EMS coordinators
Justin Gvora, EMT-P, FESI-II
gvoraj2@ccf.org
216.894.8462
Shante Parnell, EMT-P, FESI-II
parnels@ccf.org
330.802.4160
