Summary

Dr. Joseph Pietrolungo is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 1987, followed by additional training at Kennedy Memorial Hospitals. Dr. Pietrolungo pursued fellowship training at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, focusing on cardiovascular diseases, and also completed residencies in internal medicine at both Christiana Care Health Services and Cleveland Clinic Foundation. With four decades of medical practice, he holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care in English.

Dr. Pietrolungo practices with Summa Health System Barberton and sees patients in Akron, Ohio. His expertise centers on treating high blood pressure conditions, including complex cases requiring specialized management. He performs heart-focused diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms to evaluate cardiac function. Dr. Pietrolungo also provides cardiac rehabilitation services to help patients recover and strengthen their heart health through structured exercise programs. Patients rate his care at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 40 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  • 23 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Summa Health Medical Group NEOCS Summa

95 Arch St # 3Akron, OH 44304

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Accepts New Patients
4.8 
2.8 
40 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Russian, English Speaks English Speaks English
Akron , OHAkron , OHCanton , OHAkron , OH
Med School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph F Pietrolungo

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aultcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • SummaCare
  • SummaCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Valor Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph F Pietrolungo has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph F Pietrolungo has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Ohio, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Residency

Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Cardiovascular Diseases; Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, Internal Medicine; Cleveland Clinic Fndn, Internal Medicine
Kennedy Memorial Hospitals
Cleveland Clinic Foundation1987
Kennedy Meml Hosps1987

Medical School

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health SciencesGraduated in 1986

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