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Dr. Walter Cha, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Walter Cha, MD
4.5 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Walter Cha, MD is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, OH.
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Dr. Walter Cha, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Cleveland, OH
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28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Walter Cha, MD is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, OH.

About

Dr. Cha graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Temple University Hosps.Dr. Walter Cha, MD is a General Surgeon in Cleveland, OH and has 28 years experience. Dr. Cha currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Hillcrest Hospital. Dr. Cha has experience treating conditions like Umbilical Hernia and Inguinal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cha received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Cha's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Cha is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Obesity
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Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Exstrophy of Bladder
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Urethrovaginal Fistula
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Trigger Point Injection
Vagotomy
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Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Humana
  • Blue Preferred-OH EPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6770 Mayfield Rd Ste 421, Cleveland, OH 44124
  2. 2 CCF-Twinsburg Ambulatory Pharmacy
    8701 Darrow Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087
  3. 3 Euclid Hospital
    18901 Lake Shore Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44119

Patient Satisfaction

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4.5
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 01, 2022
Wonderful surgeon! Kind, talented, and very compassionate. Feel at ease if Dr. Cha is your surgeon, you’re in good hands! I just had my gallbladder removed one week ago by Dr. Cha. The surgery was a breeze and my recovery has been very smooth. 5 stars!
— Apr 01, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Allegheny Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Temple University Hosps
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Allegheny University-Hahnemann
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walter Cha, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cha's profile.

Dr. Cha frequently treats the following conditions: Umbilical Hernia and Inguinal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Walter Cha, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Hillcrest Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Walter Cha, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH

  • Hillcrest Hospital

    6780 Mayfield Rd, Mayfield Heights, OH