Heather Gornik, MD
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Specialty: Cardiology-Vascular Medicine, Cardiology
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Primary Location: 125 E Broad St (27 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Elyria Gates Medical Center (27 mi.)
125 E Broad St
Ste 101
Elyria, OH 44035
440-328-3410
UH Cleveland Medical Center Mather (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Mather Ste 1800
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3800
Biography: Heather Gornik, MD
Expertise
Titles
- 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
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)
About
Heather Gornik, MD, is Co-Director of the Vascular Center, Director of the Fibromuscular Dysplasia & Arterial Dissection Program, and the John B. Lally Family Master Clinician in Fibromuscular Dysplasia and Vascular Care at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. She is also a Professor of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University.
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.
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Dr. Heather Gornik is top notch, a great, caring and knowledgeable professional. Her right hand person/NP *** is also phenomenal. I am grateful for them both. They have a great support staff too Thank you.
This was my first time at this office and Dr. Gornik and her team were amazing!
Excellent care- compassionate, professional and clear in all explanations!
If only all of my physician interactions could be as professional and pleasant as this! This doctor in this office are superb in my opinion. Dr. Gornik, listens her nurse listens and I feel like I am being heard.
Dr. Gornik was very thorough in her review of my medical tests and her assessment of my health issues. She explained the results and the next steps for me.
Wonderful job describing follow up care and timing of next visit.
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I love Dr. Gornik and her nurse ***. I feel like I'm talking to my "sisters" whenever I'm in the office!
DR Heather is a GREAT Doctor. I am glad to have her as my Doctor..
Dr. Gornick and her team are the most caring professional doctors and associates I have ever experienced in my medical care. It is worth my trip from Texas to receive Dr. Gornick's specialized care. Thank you for your time.
This doctor is outstanding. Very knowledgeable about her field. Very cogent and lucid about her presentation of the medical problem. Would highly recommend her.L. Mervine
Everyone we met there was very knowledgeable and helpful. Every staff member I saw, even those not a part of my care team, said good morning when we met in the hallway. This is the friendliest hospital team I have ever dealt with.
Dr Gornik & her entire staff is amazing! *** Knowledgeable, efficient, & very compassionate
Excellent
My experience was excellent, after 5 years of trying to get help she diagnosed my problem. Then she arranged for corrective surgery. This could not have been better.
Dr. Gornik is an excellent doctor! Love her!
I love Dr.Gornik, she is so knowledgeable and so compassionate.
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Dr. Gornick is very knowledge, compassionate, and helpful.
Dr. Gornik is exceptional in every capacity and my experience is consistently excellent. No hyperbole.
Dr. Gornik was amazing. She is definitely an expert and I appreciate all the time and advice that she provided me.
Dr. Gornik and her staff are exceptional! Every single one of them are extremely caring and knowledgeable. I left my visit with a feeling of comfort knowing I am in good hands.
Dr. Gornik is amazing. She really cares. This is why I travel from another state to see her. She is the best!
Dr. Gornik is wonderful
Outstanding exceptional provider !!!!
She was one of the best doctor I have seen,genuine
Dr. Gornik is an exceptional provider; very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Her actions and demeanor clearly show how passionate she Is about her work, and the compassion she has for her patients. Truly honored to be her patient and to have her as part of my health care team.
My experience was above what I expected, I was pleased with the care I received
Dr. Most understanding of my phone problems and geared her preparation to accommodate situation. Most professional.
She's very kind, always show concerns and takes her time to make sure I understand everything
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.
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.
Excellent
Dr Gornik and her team are wonderful!
World class
Dr Gornik is the best. No complaints.
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.
*** Very kind and caring physician and staff!!
Excellent communication and care.
Dr Gornik is outstanding. Expert level knowledge, clear communicator, friendly, respectful, problem-solver, team player. Truly exemplary.
Dr. Gornik is outstanding.
Dr. Gornik is always friendly & professional and answers any questions I have.
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.
This was an excellent health care visit with Dr. Gornik and her entire staff.
Dr Gornik listens and explains everything I am never rushed in and out.
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!
I believe this is the best doctor I could see for my issues. ***
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.
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.
Love Dr Gornik! She is an excellent physician!
Love Dr Gornik! She has amazing knowledge and a great bedside manner! Excellent physician!
Outstanding physician.
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As of December 31, 2016, Heather Gornik did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.