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Department General Surgery
Primary Location Avon Hospital
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Breast Conservation Surgery
  • Breast Exam
  • Colon Surgery
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • General Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Second Opinion Breast Cancer
View all 10 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Appendicitis
  • Benign Breast Disease
  • Diverticulosis
  • Ductal Carcinoma in situ
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal Malignancies
  • Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernias
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Intraductal Papilloma
  • Melanoma
  • Skin Lesions
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Umbilical Hernias
  • Ventral Hernia
View all 19 Specialties +
Insurance

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2008

Education & Fellowships

Residency - Wright State University Affiliated Hospitals
General Surgery
Dayton, OH
1998

Medical Education - Baylor College of Medicine
MD
Houston, TX
1993

Undergraduate - Denison University
Granville, OH
1989

Specialty Interests

Advanced laparoscopic surgery, hernias, breast surgery and endoscopy

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Ramon Malaya, Jr., 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 11/15/2023, Dr. Malaya, Jr. 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

162 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 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

21 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024

Doctor was clearly in a hurry. He was only interested in performing surgery instead of providing all appropriate care options.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2024

Great experience as Dr. Malaya was excellent.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2024

The doctor was the same one that performed surgery on me and he was very respectful and helpful for my wellbeing

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2024

Dr Malaya exudes confidence and puts your mind at ease about your medical issue. Excellent

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024

He is the most caring doctor I've ever had! He actually cares about his patients. I trust his judgement and plan for my care

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

Dr. Malaya was straight forward with answering questions and showed concern when addressing my issue. Was very impressed at my first appointment with him.

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024

Dr. Maylaya was kind and compassionate when discussing my needs.

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024

Doctors and nurses were caring and professional and very much appreciated, Staff on the other hand were often aggressive didactic and surely. One dietician, for example, when informed that I was looking for an advocate, responded with "Well if you're looking for an advocate, you're looking in the wrong place."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

Straight forward with excellent advice, I feel I was in good hands with Dr. Malaya.

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024

Dr. Malaya was very courteous and easy to understand.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

Dr. Malaya is amazing both as a care giver and as a surgeon!

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024

Dr. Was very good at explaining everything that would take place and answering questions

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Everyone was extremely kind, helpful, and professional. Dr. M was outstanding! Even though I "failed" my first colonoscopy ~ he worked with his staff to make sure I could get back in the very next day.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

There was a question of whether or not to do my procedure because my tachycardia. The nurse anesthesiologist, the anesthesiologist, the surgeon, and my nurse talked to me, explained their hesitation, and presented me with an option of waiting a few minutes longer to see if things improved. They were all fantastic, and I knew they had my best interest at heart.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024

Experience was very good, very caring, and very professional. Made me feel calm, and doctor was very reassuring.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024

Very caring doctor. I felt I was in good hands.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

Was so easy, I'm recommending my husband to have same Dr provide his procedure!

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

Everything went well. Dr. Malaya is very caring and professional.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024

Dr Malaya and his staff were awesome. They helped me to be relax from the start until the end of my procedure.

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023

Dr. Malaya is fantastic. Great explanation of condition and resolution as well as incredible bedside manor

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023

Highly Recommend Dr. Malaya!

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