


Dr. Harish Kakarala, MD
Dr. Harish Kakarala, MD is a pulmonologist in Akron, OH and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kakarala has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea and Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from Northeastern Ohio University in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Medina Hospital and Akron General.
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224 W Exchange St Ste 380 Akron, OH 44302Make an Appointment
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Dr. Kakarala is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, a highly rated hospital.
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Kakarala specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Sleep Medicine. • See board certifications
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About Me
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Dr. Harish Kakarala, MD is a pulmonologist in Akron, OH and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kakarala has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea and Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from Northeastern Ohio University...read morePulmonary Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Northeastern Ohio University
Medical School, 1996
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
93%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
92%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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