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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182 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
27 Patient Comments
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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.
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2021
Dr Cha & his team are outstanding,They are very professional & caring.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2021
Dr. Cha is a warm, empathetic doctor who is very consultative with a treatment plan. he was incredibly patient with my pre surgical questions and 100% effective doing this on a zoom call. I was completely reassured with my path forward to gallstone removal after our discussion.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2021
Dr. Cha was very caring and very thorough.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2021
very good visit. staff was amazingly nice and friendly, and the Dr was also very friendly, knowledgeable. great visit overall. thank you
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2021
I was very impressed with Dr. Ca. he was very easy to talk to and readily answered all my questions I was very pleased with his care
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2021
Dr CHA was the first Doctor to explain to me what was happening to me due to my hiatal hernia.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2021
*Dr. Cha is very good, compassionate & caring make you know he really cares.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2021
Dr. Cha is a terrific medical professional! He is a very talented surgeon, a caring individual and a knowledgeable physician! I am blessed to have such a wonderful doctor tending to my medical needs.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2021
Hillcrest Hospital have the best respectful Doctors and Nurse's my husband and I wish Hillcrest staff could train every Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Ohio. We've been to most of Cleveland Clinic Hospitals and felt the weight of the dislike and uncomfortable feeling of unwelcome.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2021
Dr. Cha and his team were the best part of being hospitalized . They helped ease my anxiety about my situation. Dr. Cha is very pleasant, knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2021
my Doctor's office did the scheduling in 1 day for me
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2021
Dr. Cha's entire surgical team was amazing. Very empathetic and positive. If having surgery can possibly be a good experience, they made it so!
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2020
Dr Cha is a wonderful compassionate doctor who genuinely cares about his patients .
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2020
*Dr. Cha is the best! Thank you to *Dr. Monica for keeping tabs on me during the night.
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2020
The staff and doctor are very nice. I've been to that office a number of times and always feel comfortable each and every step. thank you general surgery group and Dr Cha.
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2020
I am excited to be working with this doctor. I feel confident that he will find out what is wrong with my digestive system and repair it. Thank you
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2020
The doctor listened to my concerns and set a plan in action to get some answers.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2020
Dr. Cha is very knowledgeable and professional. I am very pleased to have him as my doctor for my hernia surgery.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2020
*Dr. Cha is one excellent doctor. He with explain until he is blue in the face, & still ask if you have any other questions. He did a rather complicated surgery for me, & I just thank God *Dr. Cha was the head of it. I can't say enough good about *Dr. Cha _____ he is just excellent.