Heather Gornik, MD
Specialty
Cardiology-Vascular Medicine, Cardiology
Accepting New Patients
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
CMC Mather Ste 1800 HHVI
11100 Euclid Ave
Suite: 1800 HHVI
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3800
Patient Experience Reviews
4.9 out of 5
160 Ratings
Patient Comments (56)
Reviewed On 8/2/2023
Dr. Most understanding of my phone problems and geared her preparation to accommodate situation. Most professional.
Reviewed On 8/2/2023
She's very kind, always show concerns and takes her time to make sure I understand everything
Reviewed On 8/1/2023
I have raved about Dr Gornick and her assistant, ***, they are the absolute best. I have referred the doctor to my friends. I told my primary care physician that I thought the world of this doctor.
Reviewed On 8/1/2023
Dr Gornik and her team's interactions with me were top notch. Informative,compassionate,listened to my concerns ,and most of all,gave me direction for how to live with my condition, ***. Knowing I have their support in future needs,even living out of state. I really appreciate the time that they shared with me.
Reviewed On 8/1/2023
Excellent
Reviewed On 8/1/2023
Dr Gornik and her team are wonderful!
Reviewed On 8/1/2023
World class
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Dr Gornik is the best. No complaints.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Was new patient. Waited several months to get into her care. Feel privileged to be part of her superior care and concerns for rare disease and all of us who have it.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
*** Very kind and caring physician and staff!!
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Excellent communication and care.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Dr Gornik is outstanding. Expert level knowledge, clear communicator, friendly, respectful, problem-solver, team player. Truly exemplary.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Dr. Gornik is outstanding.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Dr. Gornik is always friendly & professional and answers any questions I have.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
My experience with Dr Gornick was beyond my expectations. As a medical professional myself, She respected my input and questions. She allowed me to be a team player in my own healthcare. I highly recommend her and her associate, Madonna Michael's, MD. Both made my diagnosis of FMD a very manageable illness.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
This was an excellent health care visit with Dr. Gornik and her entire staff.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Dr Gornik listens and explains everything I am never rushed in and out.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
I have been working with her with some very specific concerns, she has gone above & beyond (her assistant as well) to get me on the right track. I appreciate them!
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
I believe this is the best doctor I could see for my issues. ***
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
I had a great experience with Dr. Gornik & ***. Dr. Gornik is an amazing physician. She always takes the time to explain my medical issues & offers solutions. I always recommend her to others. I am thankful she is my doctor.
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Dr Gornik was amazing in every aspect. Can't say enough about how wonderful, knowledgeable, and supportive she is. Feel so very grateful to have her overseeing my care.
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Love Dr Gornik! She is an excellent physician!
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Love Dr Gornik! She has amazing knowledge and a great bedside manner! Excellent physician!
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Outstanding physician.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr Gornik is one of the best doctors I have ever seen, she genuinely listens to me and understands the unique challenges that come with the condition I have.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr. Gornik is the most compassionate, knowledgeable doctor I have had the privilege of taking care of my health Issues. For that reason, following her to UH was an easy decision.
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr Heather is a GREAT Doctor.I'm glad to have her as my Doctor..
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.
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.