University Hospitals Centers of Excellence+: Information for Patients
The most important goal of every Center of Excellence+ (COE+) at University Hospitals is to provide the best patient care possible at an affordable price. As such, we embrace a patient-centered approach that promotes best practice guidelines while eliminating unnecessary treatments and procedures.
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Fill out our online form to enroll in one of our COE+ programs.
Our Centers of Excellence+
Why Choose UH and Our Centers of Excellence+?
U.S. News & World Report recognized UH Cleveland Medical Center as a Best Hospital in 2024 – 2025.
Ranked in the top 50 nationally in Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, ENT, Geriatrics, and Neurology & Neurosurgery.
Ethisphere – a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices – recognized UH as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2023.
What Happens During Your Care Journey?
- Initially, you will contact your health insurance provider or fill out our contact form to initiate a referral to your insurance provider.
- Your insurance provider will verify your plan eligibility and send you an information packet.
- Once UH receives the referral, our nurse navigators will coordinate all pre-surgical requirements.
- If you will be traveling to Northeast Ohio, your insurance provider will coordinate all lodging and travel arrangements.
- Upon your arrival at UH, the nurse navigators will escort you to all appointments for clinical evaluation and pre-surgical testing.
- The UH care team will oversee your care until you leave the hospital. Your PCP will then continue care. Your UH nurse navigators will follow up to check on your progress.
What to Expect During Your Visit
We are with you every step of the way during your care journey – from processing the initial referral and coordinating all pre-surgical requirements to managing your post-surgical recovery. You can expect nothing less than the best medical care and supporting services when you have your procedure through a UH Center of Excellence+ Program.
For further information on obtaining world-class treatment through a UH Center of Excellence+ Program, click one of the following links:
- Patients & Visitors
- Patient Services at UH Ahuja Medical Center
- Patient Services at UH Beachwood Medical Center
- Patient Services at UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Patient Services at UH Elyria Medical Center
- Patient Services at UH Geauga Medical Center
- Patient Services at UH Lake West Medical Center
- Patient Services at UH Parma Medical Center
- Patient Services at UH St. John Medical Center
- Visitor Services
Five Pillars of Clinical Care
Our COEs strive for value, optimal clinical outcomes, positive patient experiences, and lower cost for both patients and employers. To achieve these goals, our program is built on five pillars of clinical care: connection, innovation, engagement, transformation and appropriateness.
- Information for Out-of-Town Patients Traveling to UH Ahuja Medical Center
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Getting to University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
UH Ahuja Medical Center
3999 Richmond Rd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
Get DirectionsHotel Accommodations
Your insurance provider may make travel accommodations for you. In the event that travel is not covered under a Centers of Excellence benefit, recommended hotels around the area include the following:
Hotel Name Address Telephone Distance Aloft Cleveland Beachwood 1010 Eaton Blvd., Beachwood 216-595-0900 0.5 miles Cleveland Marriott East 26300 Harvard Rd., Warrensville Heights 216-378-9191 0.6 miles Courtyard Cleveland Beachwood 3695 Orange Pl., Beachwood 216-765-1900 1.5 miles Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland – Beachwood 3840 Orange Pl., Beachwood 216-831-3735 1.3 miles Hotel Indigo Cleveland – Beachwood 3581 Park East Dr., Beachwood 216-454-8000 1.3 miles - Information for Out-of-Town Patients Traveling to UH Beachwood Medical Center
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Getting to University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center
UH Beachwood Medical Center
25501 Chagrin Blvd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
Get DirectionsHotel Accommodations
Your insurance provider may make travel accommodations for you. In the event that travel is not covered under a Centers of Excellence benefit, recommended hotels around the area include the following:
Hotel Name Address Telephone Distance Aloft Cleveland Beachwood 1010 Eaton Blvd., Beachwood 216-595-0900 1.1 miles Cleveland Marriott East 26300 Harvard Rd., Warrensville Heights 216-378-9191 1.5 miles Courtyard Cleveland Beachwood 3695 Orange Pl., Beachwood 216-765-1900 0.9 miles Hampton Inn & Suites Cleveland – Beachwood 3840 Orange Pl., Beachwood 216-831-3735 1.2 miles Hotel Indigo Cleveland – Beachwood 3581 Park East Dr., Beachwood 216-454-8000 0.5 miles - Information for Out-of-Town Patients Traveling to UH Cleveland Medical Center
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Getting to University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
UH Cleveland Medical Center
11100 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106
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Staying & Dining
Hotel Accommodations
While staying in Cleveland, accommodations will be provided for patients and care partners at the Courtyard Marriott in University Circle, conveniently located across the street from UH Cleveland Medical Center. Your health insurance provider will coordinate all lodging arrangements.
- Valet parking is available
- Shuttle hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. – this complimentary service runs within a 2-mile radius
In the event that travel is not covered under a Centers of Excellence benefit, recommended hotels around the area include the following:
Hotel Name Address Telephone Distance Courtyard Cleveland University Circle 2021 Cornell Rd., Cleveland 216-791-5678 0.4 miles Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown 1100 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland 216-658-6400 4.5 miles Holiday Inn Express Cleveland Downtown 629 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216-443-1000 5.1 miles InterContinental Suites Hotel Cleveland 8800 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216-707-4300 1.7 miles The Tudor Arms Hotel Cleveland 10660 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland 216-455-1260 1.0 mile Restaurants
There are a variety of restaurants in the areas surrounding UH Cleveland Medical Center, including University Circle, Little Italy and Cedar-Fairmount. Click here for a detailed list.
- Information for Out-of-Town Patients Traveling to UH Geauga Medical Center
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Getting to UH Geauga Medical Center
UH Geauga Medical Center
13207 Ravenna Road
Chardon, OH 44024
Get Directions
Hotel Accommodations
Your insurance provider may make travel accommodations for you. In the event that travel is not covered under a Centers of Excellence benefit, recommended hotels around the area include the following:
Hotel Name Address Telephone Distance The Lodge at Bass Lake 426 South St., Chardon 440-901-6226 4.9 miles Comfort Inn 7581 Auburn Rd., Painesville 440-575-5438 12.5 miles Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland East/Mayfield Village 700 Beta Dr., Cleveland 440-646-1777 18.2 miles Holiday Inn Express 11200 Gold Ct., Painesville 440-898-3648 12.4 miles Punderson Manor 11755 Kinsman Rd., Newbury 440-698-5544 5.5 miles Staybridge Suites 6103 Landerhaven Dr., Mayfield Heights 440-720-4904 16.6 miles - Getting to University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center
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UH Elyria Medical Center
630 East River St.
Elyria, OH 44035
Get Directions - Getting to University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center
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UH Lake West Medical Center
36000 Euclid Ave.
Willoughby, OH 44094
Get Directions - Getting to University Hospitals Parma Medical Center
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UH Parma Medical Center
7007 Powers Blvd.
Parma, OH 44129
Get Directions - Getting to University Hospitals St. John Medical Center
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UH St. John Medical Center
29000 Center Ridge Rd.
Westlake, OH 44145
Get Directions - Getting to University Hospitals Suburban Health Center
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UH Suburban Health Center
1611 South Green Rd.
South Euclid, OH 44121
Get Directions - Getting to University Hospitals Westlake Health Center
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UH Westlake Health Center
960 Clague Rd.
Westlake, OH 44145
Get Directions
If you are a UH employee and have specific questions regarding UH health plan benefits, please contact Contigo Health at 877-891-2690, Option 7.