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
- Abdominal Surgery
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Adrenal Surgery
- Appendectomy
- 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 for Weight Loss
- 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
- LAP-BAND
- Liver Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Open Inguinal And Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Pancreas Resection
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Surgery
- Surgical Endoscopy and Endoscopic Procedures
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
- 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 School - Hahnemann University Medical College
M.D.
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1996
Undergraduate - Duke University
Durham,
NC USA
1992
Certifications
- Surgery
Research & Publications
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147 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Listens | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Knows Medical History | 4.5 | |
Time Spent with Patient | 4.8 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
14 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jan 9, 2019
Dr. Cha is professional, personable, and was easy to talk to.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2018
Dr. Cha and his staff are absolutely amazing! Very caring, very helpful, I am so very grateful that Dr. Cha was able to do my surgery as hoped, with an excellent outcome. Everyone made me feel comfortable, and very well taken care of. All of my questions were answered, care in & out of the hospital has been excellent. I would, and have, absolutely recommend them to anyone. Many thanks to Dr. Cha and staff!
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2018
There are not enough words to express how much I, and my family, appreciate Dr. Cha !! His knowledge, his interest in your wellbeing, etc.... He's just amazing.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2018
excellent scheduling service by Dr Cha's team via the MyChart app.
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2018
I arrived early and they took me in almost immediately. The doctor came in with no wait time!
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2018
Dr. Cha has a great mannerism that make me comfortable. He makes the operation I'm scheduled to have, seem pleasant and uncomplicated.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2018
very good have already recommended doctor cha to a friend of mine for the same surgery I had
Reviewed on May 27, 2018
*Dr. Cha and his staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2018
as soon as the medical assistant leaves the room the dr. comes right in after her. no wait.
Reviewed on May 22, 2018
should have more doctors like this Dr. Cha on the Eastern part of cleveland. that was a hour drive for me just to have a 20 min apt. that type of team in the bariatric department should spread out a little more.
Reviewed on May 2, 2018
Dr Cha did my appendectomy. he was great! very patient before and after.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2018
Great doctor and I have given his name to a friend and she loves the group!
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2018
Makes sure everything has been answered and consults doctor or nurse for help answer any questions I may have forgotten to ask in appointment.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2018
My experiences with Dr. Cha and his time have been overwhelmingly positive. I am very satisfied with my surgical outcome and the level of care I received every step of the way.