Walter Cha, MD
Primary Location
Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center
- Appointment:
- 440.449.1101
- Desk:
- 440.449.1101
- Fax:
- 440.449.7715
Additional Locations
General Surgery
Hillcrest Hospital
6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 440.449.1101
- Desk:
- 440.449.1101
- Fax:
- 440.449.7715
General Surgery
Euclid Hospital
18901 Lakeshore Blvd
Euclid, OH 44119
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 440.449.1101
- Desk:
- 440.449.1101
- Fax:
- 440.449.7715
General Surgery
Marymount Hospital
12300 McCracken Road
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 440.449.1101
- Desk:
- 440.449.1101
- Fax:
- 440.449.7715
Treatment & Services
- 2nd Opinion Evaluations
- Abdominal Surgery
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Adrenal Surgery
- Appendectomy
- Bariatric Operations
- Bariatric Surgery
- Bile Duct Stone Removal
- Biliary And Pancreatic Stone Therapy
- Biliary Surgery
- Colon Surgery
- Complex Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Gastric Bypass Surgery for Weight Loss
- Gastric Bypass Surgery with Focus on Reflux Disease
- Gastric Sleeve
- Gastrointestinal Exams
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Hernia Open Repair Surgery
- Intestinal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Biopsy
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laparoscopic Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- Liver Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Open Inguinal And Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Pancreas Resection
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Surgery
- Surgical Endoscopy and Endoscopic Procedures
- Weight Loss Medications/Drugs
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Abscess
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Bile Duct Diseases
- Bile Duct Obstruction
- Bile Duct Stones
- Cancer
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Colon Diseases
- Colorectal Cancer
- Diabetes
- Duodenal Polyps
- Enterocele
- Esophagitis
- Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
- Fissure
- Gallbladder & Biliary Tract Disease
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- GI Bleeding
- Hepatobiliary Disease
- Hernias
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Carcinoid Tumors
- Large Intestine Cancer
- Obesity and Chronic Disease
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cysts
- Pancreatic Disease
- Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
- Pancreatitis
- Sebaceous Cysts
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Tumor Pathology
- Stomach Cancer
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Appointed
2012
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Temple University Hospital
General Surgery
Philadelphia,
PA USA
2002
Fellowship - Allegheny University Hospitals-Hahnemann
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1999
Residency - Allegheny University Hospitals-Hahnemann
General Surgery
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1998
Medical Education - Hahnemann University Medical College
M.D.
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1996
Undergraduate - Duke University
Durham,
NC USA
1992
Certifications
- Surgery - General Surgery
Research & Publications
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200 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
23 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022
Dr Cha and the entire surgical team were amazing.
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022
Great first time experience with Dr Cha
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2022
All of my experiences with Dr. Cha and his staff were great!
Reviewed on May 27, 2022
I felt very relaxed with Dr. Cha. He was kind and informative. Answered my questions and even drew a picture of the procedure.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2022
Dr. Cha answered most all of my questions before I could ask them.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2022
Dr. Cha and his nurse were not only pleasant and kind, but I actually enjoyed my time with them. They took wonderful care of me during the procedure. I would highly recommend Dr, Cha to anybody.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2022
Dr. Cha is an amazing physician. Extremely skilled, compassionate and easy to talk to. Great bedside manner and exceptional follow up by the physician himself.So glad we found him. Exceptionally qualified In surgery at hernia repair.My family and I would recommend him unconditionally to others.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2022
Hillcrest, particularly Dr. Cha, are excellent, unsurpassed in all respects.I would recommend Dr. Cha without exception.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2022
My experience with Dr. Cha and staff was exceptional. I am completely satisfied with my care thus far and confident about any future decisions regarding my particular issue. It is both a surprise and a comfort to learn from a surgeon that surgery in my case is remote possibility. Thanks to all.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2022
Dr. Cha is always kind and respectful. As well as his staff.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2022
Very nice friendly doctor!
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2022
Dr. Cha was a great and very caring doctor. I would recommend him and want him if I needed any surgery
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2021
Great visit, great Dr and very professional wouldn't mind having him again if I needed something done.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2021
Dr. CHA comes highly recommended.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2021
My first visit with Dr. CHA was excellent.
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2021
Dr. Cha very friendly. Discuss my procedure very well.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2021
Dr Cha asked me about my hobbies, even though I hadn't seen him in two years. Showed genuine concern for me!
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2021
I always get very good service from both Dr. Cha & his staff. I feel very confident in his abilities.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2021
Dr. Cha was very professional & listened to my questions, did not rush me
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2021
No problems what so ever with this appointment making . Very courteous staff and Doctor. Thanks so much for the experience.
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2021
Liked the doctor.
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2021
Had concerns with recent change in hematoma, seemed to think it was nothing, ended up going to urgent care a week later after having much pain the whole week after seeing Dr Cha
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2021
From day 1 back in January Dr. Cha have been amazing his bedside manners should be the guide to all of the staff at the Cleveland Clinic. If I wasn't for Dr Cha & Dr Sullivan back in January I wouldn't be alive right now they saved my life.