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Dr. Belai Damtew, MD

Dr. Belai Damtew, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Belai Damtew, MD is an infectious disease internist in Cleveland, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY / GONDAR COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE in 1976. He is affiliated with Southwest General Health Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

7255 Old Oak Blvd Ste C302 Cleveland, OH 44130

Make an Appointment

(440) 816-4394

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Damtew's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Damtew

3.5
8 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
63%
63%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
38%
38%

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I was meet him and i was satisfied by his treatment
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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TA – Jan 08, 2025
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I have never seen him in his office or a follow up visit, but he has seen me in the hospital many times. He’s always taken his time, explained things well and has been very caring.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 05, 2023
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I was hospitalized for sepsis and was discharged on July 3. 2020. I have tried repeatedly to schedule an appointment with Dr. Damtew. I have left messages after messages with his staff always to be told they were on vacation. They said after they check his schedule they would call me back to schedule. It never happened. Even my primary care physician called and was told they just returned from vacation and would call me. It is August and they still have not scheduled me as yet. One more call tomorrow and I'm waiting for their next excuse. I am very unhappy with this situation. Dr. Damtew was phenomenal while I was hospitalized and I really liked his mannerism and personality. He gave me wonderful care. I am however very surprised by his staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Pamela – Aug 21, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Belai Damtew, MD is an infectious disease internist in Cleveland, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY / GONDAR COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE in 1976. He is affiliated with Southwest General Health Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Infectious Disease Medicine

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  • Addis Ababa University / Gondar College Of Medical Science

    Medical School, 1976
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Locations

Practice

Office7255 Old Oak Blvd Ste C302 Cleveland, OH 44130
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Southwest General Health Center

    18697 Bagley Rd
    Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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