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

Akron General

Appointment:
330.344.7200
Fax:
330.344.7290
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Appendectomy
  • Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
  • Breast Biopsy
  • Endoscopic Procedures
  • Esophageal Manometry Test
  • General Surgery
  • Hernia Surgery
  • Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer
  • Mastectomy
  • Partial Mastectomy for Breast Cancer
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Procedures
  • Sentinel Node Biopsy
  • Surgery for Abnormal Breast Biopsy
  • Surgery for Breast Cancer
View all 14 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abnormal Mammogram
  • Appendicitis
  • Axillary Mass - Pain/Swelling
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cancer - Mass, Lump or Swelling
  • Breast Lump
  • Diverticulitis
  • Ductal Carcinoma in situ
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal Malignancies
  • Heartburn
  • Hernia - Paraesophageal
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Lymphadenopathy
  • Male Breast Cancer
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
View all 20 Specialties +
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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2018

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for William Papouras, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

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 1/25/2023, Dr. Papouras 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 4.2
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

17 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2023

Really like the doctor

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2023

Great doctor!

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2023

I would recommend the doctor to anyone and everyone. He is kind and compassionate and knows what he is doing. After my surgery he thanked the staff in the operating room. That ishows what a kind person he is. Akron General Is very lucky to have him.

Reviewed on May 19, 2023

I was very impressed by how competent and compassionate all care providers were.

Reviewed on May 15, 2023

Doctor was great. Very polite, I never felt rushed and he answered all of my questions and made sure I understood.

Reviewed on May 10, 2023

Dr. Papouras and his staff are the best! Caring, compassionate and prompt with questions.

Reviewed on May 1, 2023

Doctor, nurse, and Drs intern were all amazing.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2023

He is a great doctor

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2023

Dr. Papous was very professional and polite.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023

Dr. Paporas has a calming bedside manner.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023

Dr. Paporus has a calming and reassuring bedside manner.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2023

Dr Papouras is an amazing doctor and gives patients the ultimate care.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023

I've been very happy with my experience with Dr. Pappouras. He's friendly, he listens and takes his time to explain everything.

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2022

Excellent doctor excellent listener answered all my questions in a professional and courteous manner. He respected me and my questions. He made sure I was fully comfortable with his responses He was very courteous and informative. He didn't rush me Made me feel comfortable

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2022

Dr. Papouras exemplifies what to look for in s good doctor. He is attentive, informative, punctual, caring and professional. I am glad to be under his care, and have full confidence in him

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2022

I would highly recommend the Cleveland clinic and Dr. Papouras

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2022

All 10 of the doctors and nurses were excellent.. Would not go anywhere else for medical care

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