Ewa Gross-Sawicka, MD, PhD
Specialty
Internal Medicine
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Biography
- Director, Women’s Cardiovascular Center, University Hospitals
- Medical Director, Women's Cardiovascular Center, UH Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, UH Primary Care Institute, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Clinical Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Ewa M. Gross-Sawicka, MD, PhD, FACP, is Director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Center at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. She is also a senior attending physician at the University Hospitals Primary Care Institute and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Dr. Gross attended the Medical University of Gdansk in Poland, where she earned her medical degree, PhD and completed an internal medicine residency. After practicing medicine in Poland for several years, Dr. Gross came to the United States and completed an internship and residency in internal medicine, as well as a heart and hypertension research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. She went on to teach in the internal medicine residency program at the Cleveland Clinic, while practicing medicine and earning her certification as a clinical densitometrist. Before joining University Hospitals, Dr. Gross was director of Bone Densitometry and Noncardiac Nuclear Testing for the Ohio Medical Group.
Dr. Gross has clinical and research interests in preventive medicine, particularly in topics related to heart disease in women. She has had leadership roles as principal or co-principal investigator in 15 clinical trials, and authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and abstracts. She has earned several awards, including the Significant Contributions to Patient Care, Education and Research award from the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Gross is an active member of the American College of Physicians and serves on the scientific steering committee for the Center for Integrated and Novel Approaches in Vascular-Metabolic Disease at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. She is passionate about educating the public as an invited speaker at multiple community events and professional conferences.
Recent Publications
- Gross-Sawicka EM, Gorodeski EZ: Early menarche and worse cardiovascular health: an emerging risk factor? Menopause. The Journal of the North American Menopause Society, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp 6-7, 2021.
- Al-Kindi S, Tashtish N, Rashid I, Sullivan C, Neeland IJ, Robinson M, Gross EM, Shaw L, Cainzos-Achirica M, Nasir K, Kreatsoulas C, Gilkeson R, Simon DI, Rajagopalan S: Impact of low/no-charge coronary artery calcium scoring on statin eligibility and outcomes in women: The CLARIFY study. Am Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 12, 100392, 2022.
Expertise
- Cardio-Oncology
- Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
- Coronary Artery Dissection
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Hypertension
- Preventive Cardiology
- Women's Heart Disease
Languages Spoken
English, Polish
Office Locations
Patient Experience Reviews
4.9 out of 5
207 Ratings
Patient Comments (51)
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Overall good experience as usual, with Dr. Gross and office staff.
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Dr. Gross is a very professional, and caring physcian. She has my medication for blood pressure absolutely perfect over the last 8 to 10 years! She does and excellent job of monitoring my Type 2 diabetes medications and blood sugar numbers! I am very thankful to have her as my attending physcian. ***
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr Gross is a wonderful doctor.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr. Gross is a great doctor-
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Provider is excellent and responsive to my questions.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Always pleased with Dr. Gross, she takes the time to listen and discuss issues,
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr Gross and her team are excellent! I feel very comfortable w her
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Excellent Dr.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
I am truly fortunate and grateful to be a patient of Dr Gross and University Hospital. Thank you all very much.
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr. Gross has worked with me to the solve my blood pressure medication. Will do additional follow up at my well care visit in May.
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr. Gross is caring, compassionate and respectful in addition to being a highly respected physician.
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Always good.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
I appreciated Dr. Gross referring me to the Pharmacist to consult with me regarding my new blood pressure machine and tracking my blood pressure daily. Matthew took the time to call me the day after my visit with Dr. Gross to see If I had any questions about the new medication. I appreciated the concern of my medical team.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Very good appointment as always.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Very good experience
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
My experience is good with Dr. Gross who is excellent at supporting me on my journey to optimum wellness and excellent heart health. Her encouragement to eat healthy with specific recommendations and her support to obtain further cardiac testing, was very important to my significant improvements.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr. Gross is an excellent physician.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
It was a good visit!
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
I had good experience with the care provider
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr Gross was reviewing my mamogram results and asked about a notation that I was not made aware of by anyone from the radiology department. This required a follow up that I didn't know about. I have since made an additional appointment with a nurse practitioner in the *** surgery department.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
I always have good experience with my dr, always explains clearly with me & takes time for me. Been going to her for many many years, drive long distance but is worth the drive.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
As always I feel that I understand what I need to do to continue to help manage my own health care because Dr. Gross takes the time to ensure to ensure we are working together on a plan.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Extremely pleased with my doctor and her team
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
It is always a pleasant experience when I arrive for my appointment. I respect and admire Dr, Gross, she's the best, very professional but yet understanding to my needs.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
A most excellent Dr
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr. Gross does and excellent job of keeping my blood pressure and blood sugar under control.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Dr Gross is the best!
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Dr. Gross is the best doctor in all ways that I have ever had. I am SO grateful to have her as my primary physician - for 14 years (prior care was in *** where I lived. She is highly educated, most kind and caring - a wonderful person and doctor. I am ever grateful for having her as my doctor. I trust her impeccably.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Dr. Gross is the most professional and knowledgeable doctor ever. I have been going to her since the 1990's. Top UH Doctor ever!
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Excellent experience, as always
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
I have seen dr gross for over 10 years and I wouldn't change.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
It could not have been better.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
My doctor is everything a patient wants as a personal physician.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr. Gross is an excellent provider. ***
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
I always have a great experience with doctor Gross. She always listens to me and takes her time. I have never felt rushed. She seems to genuinely care about her patients. I always feel like my questions and concerns are answered.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
I LOVE doctor GROSS, she is top of the line for care.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr. Gross is an excellent doctor for me
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr. Gross is very down to earth. I feel very comfortable talking with her. All of the personnel are very polite too.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
I have the highest regard for Dr. Gross.She is always so kind and knowledgeable about my whole case.She is kind to all her patients,that is #1 reason I choose her to be my Doctor.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Everything was fine, the only thing is I wasn't planning on having the Medicare wellness check up. After it was explained to me it was ok.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr. Gross clearly laid out my treatment options and left me feeling empowered to make a decision that best suited my family's and my situation.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr. Gross is very thorough, knowledgeable, and professional. She listens carefully and always follows up on her recommendations to make sure that the problem has been dealt with appropriately. She is the best doctor I have ever had and I feel fortunate to be in her care.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr.Gross-Sawicka is thoughtful, serious, caring & provides excellent & timely care. She listens to my concerns & is genuinely interested in me as her patient.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Very pleased with Dr. Gross & staff.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr gross is great. Easy to talk to and listens
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
First visit with this provider. Very good visit. I'm glad I picked this provider for my GP
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr. Gross is passionate about her patients and is one of the most thorough Dr. I have been to. She takes what one has to say to her seriously, thinks what can or should be done next, considers patients opinion and takes steps to accomplish them.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
I enjoy my appointments with Dr. Gross. She is the best Primary I have seen in all my 79 years! I am very pleased
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Very considerate , helpful
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr. Gross was quite concerned and this was a BIG Plus for me. Very nice Doctor.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Very pleased with my doctor and their staff. Like the fact that you can get blood work and tests done in same facility.
Certifications & Memberships
- Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Fairview Hospital (1995 - 1998)
Research Fellowship | Hypertension
Hypertension - Cleveland Clinic (1988 - 1991)
Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Medical University Of Gdansk (1982 - 1984)
Internship | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Medical University Of Gdansk (1981 - 1982)
Other Education
Medical University Of Gdansk (1987)
Medical Education
Medical University Of Gdansk (1981)
Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Ewa Gross-Sawicka did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.