Steven Wanek, MD
Primary Location
Medina Hospital Medical Office Building
- Appointment:
- 330.721.5700
- Fax:
- 330.725.5043
Additional Locations
Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Surgery
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Appendectomy
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer Surgery Program
- Breast Conservation Surgery
- Breast Diagnostics
- Breast Ultrasound
- Colon Surgery
- Complex Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Gastrectomy
- Gastrointestinal Exams
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Hernia Open Repair Surgery
- Intestinal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Office Ultrasound Guided Biopsy
- Open Inguinal And Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Parathyroid Surgery
- Second Opinion Breast Cancer
- Sentinel Lymph Node Procedures
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Surgery
- Surgery For Breast Cancer
- Surgery for Diseases Of The Breast
- Surgical Endoscopy and Endoscopic Procedures
- Thyroidectomy
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Abscess
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Benign Breast Disease
- Bile Duct Diseases
- Bile Duct Stones
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Disease
- Breast Infections
- Breast Lump
- Breast Pain
- Cancer
- Colon Diseases
- Colorectal Cancer
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
- Fissure
- Fistulas
- Gallbladder & Biliary Tract Disease
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gas (Digestive)
- GI Bleeding
- Gynecomastia
- Hernias
- Hidradenitis
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intraductal Papilloma
- Large Intestine Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Male Breast Cancer
- Nipple Discharge
- Recurrent Breast Cancer
- Sebaceous Cysts
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Umbilical Hernias
Insurance
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Appointed
2013
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Akron City Hospital
Surgery
Akron,
OH USA
2008
Residency - Summa Health System
Akron,
OH USA
2008
Medical School - Medical College of Ohio at Toledo
M.D.
Toledo,
OH USA
2003
Graduate School - Medical College of Ohio
MD
Toledo,
OH USA
2003
Undergraduate - Xavier University
Cincinnati,
OH USA
1997
Certifications
- Surgery
Research & Publications
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94 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 | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.6 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
6 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 31, 2018
Dr. Wanek was very considerate and caring.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2018
Dr. Wanek was very informative about the procedure he was doing. He was respectful and kind as was his assistant.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2018
I waited for over 45 minutes beyond my appointment time to see Dr. Wanek. I spent about 10-15 minutes in his office. After my appointment I stood in line for about 15-20 minutes waiting to check out. Finally when it was my turn in line to check out I was told I didn't need to check out. There should be signage or some way to let patients know whether or not they need to check out. It was a very long and tiring afternoon especially since I was recovering from surgery!
Reviewed on May 31, 2018
Dr Wanek is amazing
Reviewed on May 31, 2018
Dr. Wanek has really been wonderful this past year, he's a great Dr. I do have some concerns though and I feel as though I'm not being heard. my gallbladder was removed one year ago and I am still having pain and aching;it's awful! Dr. Wanek would like me to take a steroid to help with inflammation/pain. I have a noted mental health condition and steroids could aggravate my condition. no alternative was given and he kinda made me feel as though it wasn't a big deal. They could ease me off the steroid if there were any adverse effects. A manic episode is something I'm not interested in. I took the prescription from him, filled it and I am yet to take it! I look at the box and think...tomorrow. I'm not sure I will take it. I suggested we take a look at his handy work and make sure my body is functioning properly. Maybe I have a stone or my liver is stressed, I'm not sure! But common sense tells me if you remove an organ, wouldn't you check to be sure all is functioning properly without said organ? He's suggesting I see a GI Dr. if the steroid doesn't work! I never had one digestive issue or problems with diarrhea until my gallbladder was removed. I will happily see a GI Dr. but first if he refuses to check my liver and all ducting that he rearranged; I want a second opinion! He commented that my top incision is to height he may have "upset" a nerve or muscle. Great! Just wonderful! I'm just sick of the aching and muscle spasms, I want answers and relief.
Reviewed on May 30, 2018
My office visit was a routine post op visit after surgery for hernia repair. I am extremely appreciative of the excellent care I received at Medina hospital outpatient surgery dept. The nursing staff at the hospital as well as the staff at the medical building for my post op visit were extremely pleasant and very helpful. In addition, I am extremely impressed and very grateful for Dr. Wanek's excellent surgical skills. My postop pain & discomfort were minimal and my recovery time was shorter than expected. I also had absolutely no postop nausea or dizziness, so kudos to the anesthesiologist as well.