Samuel Haywood, MD | Cleveland Clinic

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

451 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	4.8
Listens	4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern	4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor	4.9

74 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2022

Dr. Haywood was excellent!

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2022

Overall, I was completely satisfied with my experiences at Cleveland Clinic! Dr. Haywood and his staff were outstanding! Everyone was very courteous and helpful and worked together to provide great care. I highly recommend Dr. Haywood for urology concerns.

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2022

Dr. Haywood's courtesy, professional expertise and care are outstanding! He carefully addresses my problem, offering treatment alternatives and an opportunity for me to determine which treatment I prefer at the time of my visit. I appreciate his candid opinions and recommendations, and I choose to remain under his professional care as long as possible.

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2022

I like Dr. Haywood for his professionalism and I really feel that he has my best interest in his heart. I believe that he is very thorough and he always follows up on what he says what he is going to do. I like that about him.

Reviewed on May 19, 2022

Disappointed with interaction with the Doctor

Reviewed on May 17, 2022

Dr. Haywood was attentive, patient, understanding, answered all questions. Listened to all concerns.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2022

Dr. Hayward is professional, warm, and caring.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2022

Dr Haywood is a very good doctor, he really explain things to you. He doesn't rush you

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2022

A great doctor

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2022

Dr Haywood answered all my questions after procedure

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2022

Had a very good phone conversation with Dr Haywood about a very difficult personal problem. He answered all of my questions and displayed a great deal of empathy regarding my situation. He helped put my mind as ease that my local urologist and oncologist are on the right path in my treatment plan.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2022

Very good experience with the physician; very poor experience with audiovisual aspect.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2022

My experiences with Dr. Haywood and his NP have always been exceptionally thorough and informative!

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2022

Dr. Haywood is excellent. I would definitely recommend Him.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2022

Dr Haywood so very professional yet able to be personable too.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2022

Dr. H is the best....He's made my life better

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2022

As always, a very good experience with Dr. Haywood and his practice team. Efficient, caring, and knowledgeable. I'm very pleased that I'm his patient and I feel that I'm in great hands with him and the entire Urology department at CCF.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2022

Dr. Haywood is a true professional.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2022

I love the dr Haywood he is very easy to talk to can understand him easy the hospital as a hole I rate a10 every one was very nice to me

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2022

Love being able to understand the dr Haywood he is very professional

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2022

Dr. Haywood very easy tovtslk to. He listens carefully, answering questions and explaining proposed treatments. Never felt rushed.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2022

Our only concern with Dr. Haywood is the number of procedures he's performed so far. When we asked him about this he readily offered to refer us to a colleague who has done more of these surgeries.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2022

Great doctor, Mr. Haywood.!!

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2021

So helpful during this pandemic to have a virtual Dr visit

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2021

Dr Haywood and staff always treat me with respect and kindness! I am left feeling that I am getting the best care possible at all times!

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2021

Great doctors

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2021

Dr. Haywood explained everything in a way that easy to understand. Took his time & showed genuine concern for me & my diagnosis. Excellent experience ! He followed up with a phone call from his self.was great

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2021

The Nurse and MD were very professional and respectful.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2021

I like how tests are scheduled in am and see Dr Haywood in afternoon and he has the results. I am a very anxious person and this is a very good practice for pts like me.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2021

Dr Haywood has been terrific. Very professional and friendly and really seems to care

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2021

The overall care was exceptional in all areas. I love Cleveland Clinic. Dr Haywood was spot on from the beginning of my care and the team was awesome.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2021

Very good experience due to my Doctors treatment plan and care I am happy.

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2021

Dr haywood was very informative and personable to my needs.he has set up appts.to furtherMy medical problem....he made me feel at ease

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2021

All of Dr. Haywoods staff were very professional and very courteous. Good

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2021

Very easy to understand the doctor

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2021

Care provider worked to get a in person appointment in a timely manner.

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2021

Virtual visits are working fine, Dr. Haywood and staff are wonderful, caring and efficient people.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2021

I sincerely appreciated Dr. Haywood responding to me personally and quickly before my open heart surgery. I have confidence in this person.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2021

I would definitely recommend Dr. Haywood's office to others.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2021

Dr Haywood has been great since our first appointment and I would recommend him and robotic surgery for anyone in similar situation.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2021

Dr heywood and staff are the best

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2021

Very good experience - my first with this provider and department. Efficient but not rushed. I felt listened to and I trust that we have made the best plans for diagnoses and follow-up care.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2021

Dr. Haywood returns calls promptly, answers and asks questions , always takes time with us- and listens.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2021

Again all answers should be excellent. Dr. Haywood makes eye contact, really listens and responds to our concerns,, and never makes us feel rushed

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2021

Humble kind and smart - Dr. Haywood is all 3 - the triple threat!

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2021

Dr. Haywood has made my medical issues easier to understand.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2021

Dr. Haywood always includes me in deciddion making.

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2021

My new primary Dr. Mailland, is very dedicated to my best healthcare with a compassion and attention to detail not experienced in other encounters.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2021

Dr. Haywood assured me that what I was concerned about was valid, and gave me options and reliable counsel regarding my decisions for treatment/surgery.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2021

I will maintain my ties with Dr. Haywood, as my needs emerge.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2021

Great doctor and a great human being.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2021

Dr Haywood was professional and compassionate.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2021

Dr Haywood was professional and compassionate

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2021

Delays getting appt to see doctor

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2021

Very pleased with Dr Haywood. Really appreciate everything he has done for me to this point.

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2021

*Dr. Samuel Haywood is excellent.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2021

Dr. Haywood answered all our questions, he was attentive and present, and his demeanor was soothing given the prognosis.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2021

For our very first meeting ever, I think Dr. Haywood made me feel very comfortable.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2021

In-person appointment is always preferable to video conferencing, especially for our very first visit. That being said, Dr. Haywood was very easy to talk with.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2021

The doctor and his office staff were very helpful and respectful. I felt like the doctor truly cared about me. That hasn't happened in a long time.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2021

Dr. Haywood and his PA are always courteous and respectful. I highly recommend Dr Haywood and his team. He is very caring and listens to my concerns. He provides great care helping me deal with my condition.

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2021

Dr. Haywood is excellent!

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2021

Again, Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Haywood are AMAZING!!!!!

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2021

Dr. Haywood has been great. He has the right disposition and objective level of caring for the demanding profession he is in

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2021

These ratings apply both to Dr. Haywood and Alisa. Also, although I don't recall if Alisa, I suspect Alisa is a CNP and not a CPA and trust you can sort that out.

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2021

Expected to hear back from blood lab on prostate cancer possibilities. The doctor did call on Wednesday and left message to call him for more info re test and visit. I've decided to wait for more information before scheduling a biopsy.

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2021

My experience with Dr Haywood my first visit was fine informative but I've yet to see him again so I would say it's incomplete

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2021

DR. Haywood takes the time to talk to you

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2021

Dr. Haywood explained the good and bad of surgery

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2021

Have already recommended Dr. Haywood

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2021

Dr. Haywood is very compassionate and caring.

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2021

Dr. Haywood is a very caring and compassionate physician. He is very responsive and concerned about his patient's health.

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2021

Very impressed with Dr. Haywood.

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2021

Dr Haywood is very understanding and kind

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