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Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD

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(192 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Toledo College of Medicine (1989)

95 Arch Street Suite 165
Akron, OH 44304

(330) 374-1255

Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD is an urologist in Akron, OH specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD is affiliated with Summa Health System, Summa Health Medical Group and SUMMA PHYSICIANS INC.

Office Locations

95 Arch Street Suite 165
Akron, OH 44304

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In The News

“Endowed Chair in Urology in Honor of Joseph Dankoff, M.D., and Kevin Spear, M.D.," will be Spear, the hospital system announced Thursday in a news release.”—"Couple donates $1.5 million to endow Summa Health s first chair in urology", Cleveland.com , February 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

lab tests

post void residual study

urinalysis

urine tests

In 2023, Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD had a list price for lab tests, post void residual study, urinalysis, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD treated as an urologist in Akron, OH during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	22
anorectal procedures	23
blood draw	222
catheterization	21
cryotherapy	22
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	767
foreign body removal	13
hormone therapy	80
hospital care	183
injections	80
inpatient care	183
lab tests	526
laser treatment	22
minimally invasive procedures	150
minor procedures	11
stent placement (stenting)	22
suprapubic catheter replacement	18
urologic procedures	400

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD treated as an urologist in Akron, OH during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	144
catheterization	20
doctor visit	698
hormone therapy	76
hospital care	182
injections	76
inpatient care	182
lab tests	460
minimally invasive procedures	103
stent placement (stenting)	26
urologic procedures	263

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD.

**Gender**
Male	463
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	493
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	89
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD treated as an urologist in Akron, OH during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	17
blood draw	119
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	719
hormone therapy	75
hospital care	107
injections	75
inpatient care	107
lab tests	437
minimally invasive procedures	81
stent placement (stenting)	17
urologic procedures	265

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD.

**Gender**
Male	425
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	72
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD treated as an urologist in Akron, OH during 2015 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	12
blood draw	90
catheterization	30
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	723
foreign body removal	14
hormone therapy	7900
hospital care	111
injections	7900
inpatient care	111
lab tests	463
laser treatment	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	117
stent placement (stenting)	29
urologic procedures	317

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD.

**Gender**
Male	832
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	898
Black	134
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	160
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD treated as an urologist in Akron, OH during 2016 were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	105
doctor visit	773
foreign body removal	20
hormone therapy	6900
hospital care	111
injections	6900
inpatient care	111
lab tests	463
minimally invasive procedures	135
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	305

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD.

**Gender**
Male	464
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	75
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD treated as an urologist in Akron, OH during 2017 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
doctor visit	569
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155
lab tests	126
minimally invasive procedures	116
stent placement (stenting)	29
urologic procedures	224

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	84
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD treated as an urologist in Akron, OH during 2018 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	450
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87
lab tests	49
laser treatment	18
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	18
minimally invasive procedures	86
stent placement (stenting)	36
urologic procedures	197

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	56
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD treated as an urologist in Akron, OH during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	392
foreign body removal	11
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
lab tests	18
laser treatment	17
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	17
minimally invasive procedures	107
minor procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	17
urologic procedures	191

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	45
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD treated as an urologist in Akron, OH during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	233
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
lab tests	15
laser treatment	18
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	18
minimally invasive procedures	82
stent placement (stenting)	34
urologic procedures	122

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	29
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD treated as an urologist in Akron, OH during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	289
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
lab tests	48
laser treatment	14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	80
stent placement (stenting)	29
urologic procedures	148

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	32
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD treated as an urologist in Akron, OH during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	272
lab tests	45
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	75
stent placement (stenting)	25
urologic procedures	149

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	28
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD treated as an urologist in Akron, OH were hormone therapy, injections, lab tests and urologic procedures.

ablation	17
anorectal procedures	17
blood draw	136
catheterization	22
cryotherapy	22
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	535
foreign body removal	14
hormone therapy	3006
hospital care	105
injections	3006
inpatient care	105
lab tests	240
laser treatment	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	15
minimally invasive procedures	102
minor procedures	11
stent placement (stenting)	25
urologic procedures	234

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	50
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	393
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	131
85 and over	60
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	220

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	16
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Akron General Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Urology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine (1989)

Residency: Akron General Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Urology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Summa Health System

Summa Health Medical Group

SUMMA PHYSICIANS INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 192 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Akron, OH.

4.86

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Spear's demeanor and care are excellent. It's your pre-registration process which needs to be reviewed. At the very least one should have the option of skipping a question.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My care provider was very thorough, knowledgeable, professional, and understanding. I would highly recommend Dr. Spear and the whole Summa Urology department.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very personable and professional and willing to thoroughly answer any questions or concerns. Staff seems to happy and comfortable to be part of his team. A+

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Great guy. Took the time to hear me out examine and explain as thoroughly as I had hoped for. Left feeling educated and at ease.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very courteous professional efficient and knowledgeable staff that's make you very comfortable

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very personable. Treats you with respect & sees that questions are answered.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Spears is very engaging, respectful, & knows his specialty.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-31

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Always friendly, caring, professional, very informative

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-03-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Great doctor. Very diligent and communicative.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My care provider is excellent.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kevin A. Spear, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation	$1,089 AquaBeam Robotic System $1,089
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$682 Myrbetriq $413	Vesicare $270
NeoTract Inc.	$393 Urolift $393
AbbVie, Inc.	$330 Lupron $319	Androgel $12
Boston Scientific Corporation	$227 LITHOVUE $160	GENERAL PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE $21	AMS 700 $12	$34
Other	$1,808 Urolift $122	GENTLECATH $116	PROCRIT $99	Axumin $86	Implant Dentistry $74	Other $1,310

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,636
Travel and Lodging	$730
Education	$164

Biography

Dr. Kevin Spear's specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He studied medicine at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Spear trained at Summa Akron City Hospital and Akron General Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with Summa Health System. He welcomes new patients at his office inAkron, OH as reported by Doctor.com.