Ewa Gross-Sawicka, MD, PhD
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Specialty: Internal Medicine
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Primary Location: 960 Clague Rd (15 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English, Polish
Office Locations
UH Westlake Internal Medicine (15 mi.)
960 Clague Rd
Ste 3201
Westlake, OH 44145
440-250-2070
Biography: Ewa Gross-Sawicka, MD, PhD
Expertise
Titles
- 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
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)
About
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.
Patient Experience Reviews
I have no negative issues with my provider or the staff. Always professional, respectful and caring.
Dr. Gross is the finest doctor I have ever had. She is professional, caring, a great listener, and always works hard to get at a correct diagnosis and treatment plan. Very personable and respectful.
Everything was good (as always)
Very pleased with staff and Dr. Gross. Always shows concern and she is very through in her treatments.
I love Dr Gross. She is an exceptional physician, kind, caring. She is totally concerned with my overall health and well-being.
Dr. Gross is an excellent doctor
What a wonderful dr!
Dr. GROSS HAS ALWAYS BEEN SO GOOD TO ME I've been coming to her for many years.
Dr Gross is wonderful! I have been her patient for over 10 years and if I weren't moving out of town would never want another primary care physician. Thank you for everything, Dr Gross!
Dr. Gross is a terrific doctor. She always treats me with respect and explains everything so that I can understand.
Admire Dr. Ewa Gross~Sawicka. Always look forward to my semi-annual visits with her. Very knowledgeable and efficient. Caring and personable. I am 80 years old and she is the best Doctor I have ever been to
Dr. Gross is a caring and extremely knowledgeable care provider. I can access information when needed and she listens to concerns with recommendations which follow. I trust her and am grateful to have found her when I returned to this area.
I am so fortunate to have an exceptional and understanding physician as Dr Gross. She is wonderful and patient as well as her staff.
This was my first visit with this provider and I will continue to see this provider as my primary care provider.
I have full confidence in Dr Gross
Dr. Gross even took the time to recommend a specialist for my daughter who had a ***
Dr. Gross is an Outstanding Physician. Very Professional, she treats her patients like family. I am very thankful that I found her.
The best doctor EWAGross that I ever saw in the last year.
I am very pleased with the staff and the doctor
Superior care and service from this doctor. Staff reflects her high standards.
Dr. Gross is the best. I've been seeing her for many years. She is an excellent physician and person.
Excellent care
I was under the care of Dr. *** for over 20 years and went through three doctors before I met Dr. Gross. The practice has changed, but Dr. Gross still maintains a bit of tradition. She is attentive, patient and I feel very comfortable with her. I would be remiss if I did not mention her staff -- each very courteous and accommodating.
Superb physician
I absolutely love my doctor and have been seeing her for years. Absolutely the best doctor I have ever had and I have had a lot!! Dr. Ewa Gross is one of the best
I have been with Dr Gross for many years. Even before she came to UH. She is a wonderful doctor. I feel like she cares about my health and me as a person. Her staff is great and I am happy with U H in general.
Dr. Gross is an outstanding primary care doctor. I feel so confident with her care. She listens , does not rush you, discusses tests she wants to order and when they are do. Answers all my questions. Just always a great experience. Staff at this office is also good . That includes Dr. Gross's MA, front desk...
Dr. Gross is an excellent physician, who always takes her time, and seems to sincerely care. I especially appreciated the woman at the exit desk, who was extremely kind, patient, and most helpful.
I highly regard Dr. Gross for her professionalism and empathy. She's the best!
Just want to say of all the doctors I've ever had none of them are close to Dr Gross. She is very thorough and intelligent. I wish I would've found her as a primary doctor years ago. She is a great doctor.
Dr. Gross has been my primary care giver for many years. I am very pleased with her concern and dedication.I have recommended her to many of my friends. You don't feel like you are just a number.
Always feel comfortable with my visits with Dr. Gross
I always seem to have a good experience there,they have been a great place to go. Always on time and very little wait time.
VERY PLEASED WITH MY PROVIDER AND STAFF
Excellent doctor and team
Always good
Love Dr. Gross. I did feel a bit uncomfortable with a male nurse giving me an EKG where I had to pull up my shirt.
Dr Ewa Gross is the best doctor I have had in my life. She is very thorough and has always treated me with respect.
Dr. Gross is the BEST and so is her team - she runs a tight ship and very caring for the patient. If I was disrespected or waited too long on a consistent basis - I would not have her as my PCP. Actually, I hope she never retires!!!!!
Dr Gross and team are excellent. Can't imagine not having her as my Dr. She's just that good in all categories! Responsive, communicative, knowledgeable and almost as important, very pleasant.
Dr. Gross always listens to my concerns and provides ideas and recommendations to resolve/address my concerns. I never feel rushed so she can move on to her next patient. I believe we have a partnership in my health care.
Always listens to my concerns is available when I have questions or need refills for my medications
I hope doctor Gross never retires. I feel so comfortable with her and her staff. She really cares about her patients. I also appreciate University Hospitals. It means so much to be treated like a person. I hope they continue to put the patients first. I always recommend UH to everyone I know.
Excellent doctor - very pleased
*** Dr Gross is always very thorough and detailed, but I just wish she could make me feel a bit more at ease by sharing pleasantries with me or smiling more or something.
Dr Gross is a caring, professional and extremely knowledgeable provider.
I have had Dr Eva Gross as my doctor for many years. She is the most thorough doctor I have ever been to and very caring of her patients!! I will hate the day she retires because these types of doctors are not easy to find.
Overall good experience as usual, with Dr. Gross and office staff.
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. ***
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