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Department Colorectal Surgery
Primary Location Akron General
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Akron General
Primary Location

Akron General

Appointment:
330.344.7874
Fax:
330.344.6959
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Ostomy Reversal and Creation
View all 6 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Anal Cancer
  • Anal Fissures
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colon Polyps
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Rectal Prolapse
View all 10 Specialties +
Insurance

Insurance

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2018

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Stephen Brandstetter, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 11/2/2019, Dr. Brandstetter has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

129 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Listens 4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

19 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2023

Dr. Brandstetter and his staff are the greatest!!!

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2023

*Dr. Brandstetter team the best. Everyone is awesome.

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2023

I was very comfortable with the doctor, would go to him again, and recommend him without reservation.

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2023

The appointment was with Dr. Brandstetter. I greatly appreciate his openness to answering the many questions that I have. His honesty in responses, willingness to provide explanations, and increase patient knowledge is a strength.

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2023

The collaboration and initiative taken to coordinate with a second provider helped to alleviate anxiety regarding treatment from the other provider. I also appreciate the collaboration with a third provider in ongoing treatment and care.

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2023

My wife and I met Dr.B, last year when I required surgery. We were very pleased to know that he would be leading the follow up procedure. He exudes confidence and helps helps to remove the patient's pre-surgical fears.

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2023

Like gears in a well-oiled machine, Dr. B's team is an "A Team."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2023

Dr. Brandstetter is the best. He's knowledgeable, personable, caring and excellent.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023

Honestly Dr. Brandstetter is the best doctor I have gone to. He is patient and kind. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023

Dr. Brandsetter was fantastic. He explained everything very clearly and was kind.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023

Dr. Brandstetter took time to answer all of my questions fully. I never felt rushed. All of the other Dr's and PA's also took time as well.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023

Dr Branstetter always listens to my concerns.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023

Entire practice was excellent and the Doctor especially sincere, helpful and kind!

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023

Plan on recommending this Doctor and practice to all those I care for.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2023

Dr. Brandstetter has been a delight to work with and we are blessed to have him as our surgeon. He is thorough, very professional and genuinely interested in his patients.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2023

Everyone is doing a great job in Dr. Brandstetters office. Everything rises and falls on relationship-Thank you Dr.B., for being a good leader.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023

*Doc Brandsetters surgical crew, was excellent. *Olga from urology excellent.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023

It's difficult to express how much I respect Dr. Brandstetter and his respect for me as a patient.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022

6. *Doctor Brandstetter is great!

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