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Dr. Walter Chlysta, MD

Bariatric Surgery Age 54
Dr. Walter Chlysta, MD
4.3 (27 Ratings)
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Dr. Walter Chlysta, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
Dr. Walter Chlysta, MD
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Dr. Walter Chlysta, MD

Bariatric Surgery Age 54
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Walter Chlysta, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

About

Dr. Walter Chlysta, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Cuyahoga Falls, OH and has 29 years experience. They graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at Akron General Medical Center.They currently practice at Western Reserve Physicians Inc and are affiliated with Akron General Medical Center and Western Reserve Hospital. Dr. Chlysta has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Chlysta received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chlysta is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
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Open Appendectomy Chevron Icon
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Locations

  1. 1 Western Reserve Hospital
    1900 23rd St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223

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4.3
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Nov 08, 2019
In 2011, Dr. Chlysta performed an Esphogeal Fundoplication to treat my GERD. I immediately stopped having GERD episodes after the surgery, and continue to do so. Thank you, Dr. Chylsta and your wonderful, kind, & understanding staff.
Warren Meredith, RN — Nov 08, 2019
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • In addition to offering minimally invasive General Surgical procedures, Dr. Chlysta focuses on minimally invasive weight loss surgery and Heartburn surgery. He was one of the first surgeons to introduce minimally invasive bariatric surgery to Northeast Ohio and was the first surgeon to perform minimally invasive weight loss surgery in Summit County. He has personally performed over 1,000 bariatric procedures with excellent results.??

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Biography
  • Dr. Walter Chlysta, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Cuyahoga Falls, OH and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine in 1994. He specializes in Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, and more.
Biography
Specialties
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ohio State University / College of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Akron General Medical Center
    1999
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walter Chlysta, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chlysta's profile.

Dr. Walter Chlysta, MD is affiliated with Akron General Medical Center and Western Reserve Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Akron General Medical Center

    1 Akron General Ave, Akron, OH

  • Western Reserve Hospital

    1900 23rd St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH