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

Akron General

Appointment:
330.344.2663
Fax:
330.344.6038
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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2023

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Orthopedic Trauma
Hershey, PA United States
2023

Residency - Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Orthopedic Surgery
Akron, OH
2022

Medical Education - University of Toledo College of Medicine
Toledo, OH
2017

Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialty Interests

Fracture Care (Upper Extremity and Lower Extremity), Peri-Articular Fracture Care (Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot), Peri-Prosthetic Fractures (Fractures Around Joint Replacements), Pelvis/Acetabulum Fracture Care , Polytrauma Management , Osteomyelitis, Malunion, Nonunion, Bone Transport, Limb Salvage and Reconstruction, Post-Traumatic Deformity Reconstruction

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Michael Makowski, 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 1/7/2024, Dr. Makowski 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

47 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 4.8
Listens 4.6
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.7

10 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024

Anesthesiologist Laura Ferguson was fantastic/Dr. Makowski is beyond amazing. Both knowledgeable and have incredible bedside manner.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Dr. Makowski is an amazing doctor. My elbow was shattered,the worse he's ever seen and he put me back together-no pain healing and back on track with therapy. It truly is a poster child result!!! He is the best - recommending him to everyone!!!

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Dr. Makowski is excellent

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2024

Great doctor. Called me on his vacation to see how I was doing

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

The doctor was outstanding and I would recommend him to anyone

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Highly recommend Dr makowski. Thorough, compassionate, and wants to know whole picture about patient. Included us in decision making. Was not rushed. Sat down and gave us undivided attention.

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023

See my previous comment. Initial visit was excellent, but attempts to contact doctor with follow up questions have been miserable.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023

Staff treated me very good and dr was excellent dealing with me

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023

Dr Makowski is one of the best doctors I have ever dealt with! His skill and ability to put people at ease is remarkable! He even told me about the effects of smoking, and how it would prolong my healing, and I quit! Thank you Dr Makowski!

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

First time I've had a broken bone, thus first time seeing an Orthopedist. Dr Makowski was wonderful, very nice, pleasant, down to earth. He explained things in easy to understand manner. He did apologize for the long delay, stating he was double booked. Would recommend him to family and friends if they need an Orthopedist.

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