Certifications and Accreditations

The Summa Health Heart and Vascular Institute has been consistently recognized by some of the most distinguished organizations in the country for meeting or exceeding national standards of excellence.

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care

Summa Health System – Akron Campus is proud to be named one of Healthgrades’ America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care in 2026, highlighting our consistent commitment to high-quality, life-saving cardiac care.

5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack

For three consecutive years (2024–2026), Summa Health System – Akron Campus has earned a five-star rating from Healthgrades for heart attack treatment, reflecting our proven expertise and consistently strong patient outcomes.

5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure

Summa Health System – Akron Campus has earned a five-star rating from Healthgrades for treatment of heart failure for eight consecutive years (2019–2026), reflecting our consistent delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.

Cardiac Care Excellence Award

Summa Health System – Akron Campus is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2026 Cardiac Care Excellence Award, recognizing hospitals that deliver superior outcomes in heart attack, heart failure and coronary interventional procedures.

#3 in Ohio for Cardiac Care

Summa Health System – Akron Campus is ranked #3 in Ohio for cardiac care by Healthgrades, which evaluates hospitals based on patient outcomes. In 2026, we were also recognized among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall cardiac care.

#2 in Ohio for Cardiology Services

Summa Health System – Akron Campus is ranked #2 in Ohio for cardiology services by Healthgrades, reflecting our strong patient outcomes and commitment to exceptional heart care. In 2026, we were also recognized among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for cardiology services.

Chest Pain Center Accreditation

Summa Health System – Akron Campus has earned the three-year Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology. The Akron Campus received Chest Pain Center Accreditation with PCI (coronary angioplasty), recognizing our team’s advanced capability to provide life-saving treatment during a heart attack.

50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals

Summa Health System — Akron Campus has been recognized as a top-performing hospital in the 2025 Premier’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® study. The study is based on an objective, quantitative analysis of publicly available data to identify the top cardiovascular hospitals in the United States. The primary purpose of Premier’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals program is to inspire hospital and health system leaders to pursue higher performance and deliver added value to patients and communities.

Chest Pain - MI Registry Award

Summa Health is among the nation’s top-performing hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients. We have demonstrated sustained achievement in the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain – MI Registry for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024) and performed at the highest level for specific performance measures to receive this 2025 award. Summa Health is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the platinum honor.

U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals”

Summa Health System – Akron Campus was recognized by the American College of Cardiology in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” issue for excellence in heart care. We participate in ACC registries and hold accreditations in chest pain, heart failure and transcatheter valve care.

Carotid Care Quality Champion

The Summa Health Heart and Vascular Institute has been designated as a Carotid Care Quality Champion by the Society for Vascular Surgery^® Vascular Quality Initiative^® (SVS VQI). This distinguished program honors healthcare organizations across the country dedicated to improving the safety and effectiveness of vascular care through participation and engagement in VQI’s carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy registries. Participation in the VQI allows Summa Health to monitor performance, benchmark outcomes and provide the best possible care for our patients.

DNV Credentialed Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program

Summa Health has been found to comply with the requirements of the VAD FCP – Ventricular Assist Device Facility Credentialing Program. Achievement of the DNV VADP credential (VADPC) validates conformance with CMS requirements and recognizes excellence in VAD implant surgery and care within the scope of VAD implant surgery and related procedures, inclusive of initial diagnostic services, surgical services, and therapies related to VAD care.

American College of Cardiology - Heart Failure Accreditation

The Summa Health – Akron Campus has been named an accredited Heart Failure center by the American College of Cardiology. The Akron Campus acquired this accreditation in 2017 and received re-accreditation through 2029. This accreditation signifies that our Heart Failure program is committed to the provision of high quality, compassionate, collaborative and comprehensive cardiovascular care to all patients; and the support of our communities through education, outreach and efficient utilization of resources.

Intersocietal Accreditation Commission

The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) is a nonprofit organization that evaluates and accredits facilities that provide diagnostic imaging and procedure-based modalities, thus improving the quality of patient care provided in private offices, clinics and hospitals where such services are performed. Summa Health has IAC accredited programs on the following campuses:

Summa Health – Barberton Campus
- Non-invasive Vascular Testing for Venous, Extracranial, Visceral and Arterial
- ECHO/Stress ECHO/Transesophageal ECHO
- Nuclear
Summa Health – Akron Campus
- Non-invasive Vascular Testing for Venous, Extracranial, Visceral and Arterial
- ECHO/Stress ECHO/Transesophageal ECHO
- Nuclear