Heather Gornik, MD
Specialty
Cardiology-Vascular Medicine, Cardiology
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Biography
- Co-Director, Vascular Center, Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals
- Director, Fibromuscular Dysplasia Program, Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals
- Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Heather Gornik, MD, is Co-Director of the Vascular Center at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. A cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist, Dr. Gornik completed medical school at the University of Chicago. She went on to receive additional training in internal medicine, cardiology, and vascular medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston where she also served as chief medical resident. She previously worked at Cleveland Clinic for 13 years, where she was the medical director of the Non-Invasive Vascular Laboratories and Section Head of Vascular Medicine.
Dr. Gornik is an internationally recognized expert in the care of complex vascular diseases, particularly fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), an uncommon disease of the arteries that can lead to narrowing, aneurysm and dissection. She currently serves as a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America (FMDSA), and serves on the steering committee of the United States Registry for FMD. She collaborates with clinicians and investigators worldwide to advance the understanding of this potentially morbid vascular disease. In addition to her work in FMD, Dr. Gornik is a nationally regarded expert in noninvasive vascular diagnostic testing and is a past president of the Vascular Testing Division of the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).
Dr. Gornik has led the development of national guidelines related to the diagnosis and clinical care pathways for patients with vascular disease. She is a past president of the Society for Vascular Medicine and serves as editor-in-chief of its official journal, Vascular Medicine.
Expertise
- Arterial Dissection
- Atherosclerosis
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Peripheral Vascular Disorders
- Vascular Medicine
- Vascular Ultrasound
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Languages Spoken
English
Office Locations
UH Minoff Health Center at Chagrin Highlands Ste 3300
3909 Orange Pl
Beachwood OH, 44122
216-844-3800
Patient Experience Reviews
4.9 out of 5
128 Ratings
Patient Comments (49)
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr Gornik and her staff are wonderful
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr. Gornik is an expert in her field. I come from *** to see her as she has more expertise than anyone in the country.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Care provider and assistants were very attentive, respectful and kind.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Love Dr. Gornick and her staff.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Staff and Dr. Gornik were efficient and thorough. The entire experience was smooth and seamless.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
The care team gave easy to follow directions and was with me through discharge.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr Gornik is an amazing Doctor.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Very pleasant visit.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr. Gornik has excellent bedside manners and pays great attention to details. I ALWAYS leave with clarity as to what the plan of action is as well any next steps there are. She is thorough and sees things to completion. She has provided me care with excellence and l feel reassured because l know l am in the best of hands. She also ensures she is well informed about every other aspect of my overall care outside of cardiac in a manner that l find comprehensive and impressive. She communicates efficiently and effectively to ensure there are no lapses in my care. She creates time to always gives me feedback in a timely fashion on any matter affecting my care. I am truly grateful to have this amazing woman in charge of my care and her actions has built a deep respect and trust over the years l have been under her care. Additionally, she has an efficient and amazing nurse Becky as well as Stephanie to name a few who along with Dr Gornik coordinate my care seamlessly. I have gratitude for the entire team. Thank you!
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Such a great provider and a great staff
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr. Gornik is a most excellent cardiologist for my wife & me. We are blessed to have her and nurse *** on our team. Her memory of who we are, what our issues are, and the care she gives us is the best!
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr. Gornik is an expert in her field. She has answered questions pertaining to my experience of living both with SCAD and FMD. I am very encouraged to have her as my Physician. Her team is excellent as well!
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
I had LOTS of problems outside of the provider but Dr. Gornik was amazing. She was very thorough and helpful. I came to her for a second opinion. She really is expert in every way, including her compassionate care.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
My experience with Dr.Gornik, her team, and nurse ***, is always excellent.They go above and beyond in my care, both medically and personally. I am very grateful to be in their exceptional Care.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr Gornik & *** RN are amazing! Love them! ***, MA is sweet. *** at check out desk is also amazing.she crosses every T & dots every i. So thankful for this amazing team!
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Gornik is a wonderful physician. She is very caring and takes her time to review and explain everything so that I understand what she is saying. I have been her patient for about 13 years. I trust her.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr Gornik is great.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
The provider of the carotid artery ultrasound was very nice & efficient. ***
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Gornik is, by far, one of the best specialists that I have met with. She is extremely knowledgeable and approachable. She explained my experience with *** and *** in a way that answered questions and gave me hope. Thank you for your care.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
She was very thorough, very nice and explained everything.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Gornik and all her staff are amazing. I travel 100+ miles to see her, because she is so good!
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr Gornik and her team are wonderful!
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr. Gornik was positive and upbeat. She reviewed my current exams with me and explained what she saw on the ultrasounds. Dr. Gornik explained the future testing she would like done on my next visit. She took her time with me and was not rushed at all. Dr. Gornik is the best!!
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Felt that the provider was distracted with other work. Not saying this is her fault- probably overworked.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
*** Dr. Heather Gornik is amazing practitioner. She and her whole staff go above and beyond to b e respectful, friendly, helpful and all are extremely knowledgeable. Dr Gornik has excellent "bedside" manner and she listens extremely well. I followed her from *** to UH. I cannot say enough good and kind things about her.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Great
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
I am pleased with the care that gornick is giving me and her assistant or no assistant or nurse. I feel like I'm in good hands with her and she communicates to me very well
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Dr Heather Gornik and her team really care about my concerns regarding my diagnosis.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Have not had a doctor more thorough, kind and better at listening to and explaining answers to my questions.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr. Gornick is a top-notch physician and I am blessed to be under her care.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
I love Dr. Gornik
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Very good office
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr. Gornik and her team are exceptional, I feel very cared for when I have an appt with her.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr Gornik and her team were the best. They listened to my concerns, treated me with dignity and more importantly are able to help me. I look forward to working with them so I can better understand my condition.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr. Gornik is an excellent care provider!
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
She took time out of her busy day to visit me in the hospital.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr Gornik is wonderful. I would recommend her to everyone with vascular issues, particularly FMD.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr. Gornik and her team made me feel reassured and valued. I had a very positive experience. This was my first time visit. I will return.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Great provider. Always feel cared about and for
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Wonderful staff and doctor they all have it together
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
Best doctor and staff
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
Dr Gornik is excellent. Provides detail and reasons for what is happening.
Reviewed On 5/1/2022
All was good with Dr. Gornik. ***
Reviewed On 5/1/2022
I am so grateful for Dr. Heather Gornik!! She has been my healthcare provider *** for ten years. She is the best!!
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
Love Dr Gornik, *** & the staff!
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
The experience I had with Dr. Gornik was exceptional. She had a warm and friendly bedside manner and she clearly explained my current condition in terms I understood. Dr. Gornik took the time to address any additional questions I had. She also reviewed current testing/x-ray results to support the information she explained to me. Upon leaving the visit, I felt heard, supported, and empowered to take better care of my overall health.
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
*** she is not the provider I normally see for this or any condition. But she is the provider I will continue to see for this issue. I moved here because she is the best of the best. And when I see her online, I genuinely felt that she was approachable, likable, and very knowledgeable. This Is what I look for In a doctor. So many providers do not listen to their patients, or make a patient feel "less than" I knew Dr Gornik was different. *** After one visit, my husband and I knew we made the right move
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
Always treated with respect
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
The physician and her staff are GREAT. ***
Certifications & Memberships
- Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Fellowship | Vascular Medicine
Vascular Medicine - Brigham And Women's Hospital (2004 - 2005)
Residency | Internal Medicine/Chief Resident
Internal Medicine/Chief Resident - Brigham And Women's Hospital (2002 - 2003)
Fellowship | Cardiology
Cardiology - Brigham And Women's Hospital (2000 - 2004)
Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Brigham And Women's Hospital (1998 - 2000)
Internship | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Brigham And Women's Hospital (1997 - 1998)
Other Education
Harvard Medical School (2005)
Medical Education
University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine (1997)
Other Education
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Of Public Health (1994)
Undergraduate
Johns Hopkins University (1992)
Industry Relationships
University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.
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As of December 31, 2016, Heather Gornik did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.