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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

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Cleveland, OH
2018

Residency - Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Stephen S. Brandstetter, MD
Akron, OH
2017

Internship - University of Louisville School of Medicine
Stephen S Brandstetter, MD
Louisville, KY
2013

Medical Education - University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati, OH
2012

Undergraduate - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Chemistry
Cleveland, OH
2008

Certifications

  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Surgery - General Surgery
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 2/8/2024, 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

96 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
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

7 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2025

Dr Brandstetter was excellent! He took time explaining all aspects of my illness, the treatment and my prognosis! His bedside manner was beyond excellent. He was kind and patient while he answered my concerns!

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025

Truly an excellent interaction with the doctor.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025

What a great dr and staff

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2025

Dr Brandstetter is an excellent Dr and has a very good staff. I felt completely understood and cared for by the Dr and his team.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2024

I have the utmost respect and confidence in Dr. Brandstetter and appreciate his care.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024

Dr. Brandstetter explained MRI results thoroughly. He seemed to have my best interests in mind.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024

Again, I have a number of various medical issues that all intertwine and having a doctor listen to me - for a change - was wonderful.

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