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Department Orthopaedic Surgery
Primary Location Akron General Physician Office Building
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Injections
  • Knee Replacement
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Shoulder Injection
View all 6 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
  • Arthritis of the Knee
  • Knee Meniscus injury
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Sprain
  • Knee Strain
  • Labrum Tears
  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee
  • Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Shoulder Internal Derangement
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Shoulder Sprain
  • Shoulder Strain
View all 14 Specialties +
Insurance

Insurance

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1991

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Sports Medicine West
Sports Medicine
Salt Lake City, UT
1991

Residency - Akron General Medical Center
Orthopaedic Surgery
Akron, OH
1990

Medical Education - Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine
Rootstown, OH
1985

Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for John Pinkowski, 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 2/13/2024, Dr. Pinkowski 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

104 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 4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 5

19 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2024

Dr. Pinkowski is fantastic at explaining things and treatment options.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024

The best doctor /physician/surgeon I've ever experienced in my life.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024

All good, very prompt and professional service provided by Dr. Pinkowskii and his staff, As always.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024

Both my husband, sister, and I could not have anyone we like better than Dr. Pinkowski. We think the world of him and have trusted his very expert care for the past almost 3 years. The clinic is very lucky to have him.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024

Dr. Pinkowski is caring and a very good doctor

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024

Excellent & friendly staff. Dr Pinkowski was good about explaining and answering questions.Tho I'm still In need of return of my two disks of mri & X-rays I brought of my right shoulder and printed results. They were supposed to be mailed back to me.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Dr. Pinkowski is always superb.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

Already have referred him to others.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

Dr. Pinkowski is so kind and caring.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024

Excellent physician who talks to the patient and not solely to the computer.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

Dr. Pinkowski listened attentively to my concerns, explained my condition clearly, and gave me good advice for moving forward.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024

Dr. Pinkowski and his staff are extremely professional, competent and courteous.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2024

Dr Pinkowski was very personable and upbeat. I have a lot of respect for him.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

Dr Pinkowski is amazing.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023

Very busy physician

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023

Dr Pinkowski is a very caring and great surgeon! I would only return if he were still there in the future.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023

Dr. Pinkowski was awesome!! He listen to me, answered all my questions, and then provided me with his medical recommendations and follow up. I highly recommend Dr. Pinkowski for orthopedic services. During the procedure, he calm and relax me. I did not feel any discomfort or pain. It was over and done with very quickly.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023

We love Dr. Pinkowski and will put up with a lot to see him.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

Dr. Pinkowski is very.prifessional and an excellent surgeon who has done successful procedures on other members of our family.

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