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
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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 a senior attending physician in the University Hospitals Primary Care Institute and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She also served as former Medical Director of the Women's Cardiovascular Center at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute.
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
Always very good experience with Dr. Gross & staff.
Dr Gross and her staff provide excellent care.
Very good
Dr. Gross is wonderful. Her medical assistant was very kind and personable... I feel very confident with the providers in this practice and their care for me
Exceptional doctorListens , cares for my well being, on top of my heart health, not rushed, addresses all concerns, nurse provided excellent care- took time to take BP with stethoscope which gave Accurate reading, when I have issue , Dr gets right back , I am satisfied with my care
I ask questions and find that Dr Gross answers while brief are to the point and helpful , if i feel differently ie that I want more information I am answered
UH is the best. All my doctors are great.
Dr Gross was so kind and very attentive to my concerns.
I have complete trust in Dr Eva Gross. She is caring, extremely knowledgeable, listens and has been my primary care Dr for the last 15 years.
Dr. Gross is an excellent clinician and provider. I trust her opinion and recommendations. Simply the best! Staff is also excellent.
Very good
Provider is very thorough and has a very friendly demeanor.
Dr Gross-Sawicka is an exceptional doctor, and I appreciate her professionalism, knowledge, and outstanding care.
Very competent and professional. Would recommend her to others. ***
Dr. Gross was excellent. Very thorough, caring, made sure I had all the info and paperwork I needed about my condition. She is a very good doctor.
Very thorough
Super care.
Very good
Dr Gross-Sawicka is the best doctor I have ever had. She is attentive and on top of things and goes the extra mile. I feel my medical care is in good hands.
This provider is always helpful--I have complete confidence in her. If she feels that I need another doctor for something, she makes sure that she recommends someone. I have also greatly appreciated the team approach this last year they provided with the pharmacist--also very helpful.
Always excellent with Dr. Gross!
Very good!
Always receive thorough checkups and friendly service from staff and Dr. Gross. She takes the time to listen to any concerns you might have at the time. She shows genuine concern about your health.She really is an excellent Dr. I highly recommend her.
I like Dr Gross
*** Dr. Gross and her team are great. ***
Dr Gross is a very smart Dr and very helpful.
Dr. Gross is a very patient, kind Doctor.
Very good appointment with the doctor and nurse today.
Dr Gross is great.
Love my doctor and have always felt confident in here care
I saw Dr. Gross for my yearly *** Exam, she is always welcoming and professional. She is always concerned about everything I have to say well as happy to answer all my questions. I had a very thorough exam.
Dr Gross is by far the best primary doctor I have ever had and I'm 64 years old and had a lot of doctors
Very good
Excellent care by provider.
I had a good experience with Dr. Gross. ***
Dr Gross is an excellent physician.
Everything Excellent.
Dr Gross is exceptional. She LISTENS
Dr.Gross is a awesome doctor and always puts myself and my wife's health as first priority
Dr Gross is attentive and always pays attention to my concerns. She makes helpful recommendations.
I love Dr. Gross.
Care provider was very knowledgeable, attentive and showed concern.
Dr Gross and her staff are excellent care providers!
Dr. Gross is always very pleasant to talk with about any concerns I may have at the time. She is very thorough and shows concern about my health. Been with her many years and recommend her to others.
Always pleasant, and knowledgeable about my history. Has always been responsive and helpful whenever I have had to see her for past medical issues.
Dr Gross Sawicka and her staff are excellent. They treat patients with respect, listen & answer any questions. Dr Gross is knowlegeable in so many areas & she has a pleasant and caring manner.
Provider and staff friendly and efficient. Speaks in layman's terms. Very thorough.
Always a good experience!
Caring and expert experience.
A very good experience during a sick visit.
Dr Gross is a physician who is basic in conveying information having said that when I have question she listens and responds Which gives me confidence to seek information I feel I need I may be repittitous because I am not a medical person but she responds professionally and that allows me to have a better understanding
I just love Dr Gross. She really seems to care about my health and well being when I am in with her. I couldn't ask for anything better in a doctor.
*** I've seen this clinician for several years and think we have built an excellent therapeutic relationship. I most appreciate her attention to my heart health. Ironically, I recall thinking when I left the office how satisfied I am with this provider and how well everyone works as a time. I trust Dr. Gross Sawicka completely.
Always wonderful professional care from Dr Gross
Dr Gross is the best. Would recommend 100%
I love my provider very much, she is very understanding and caring about my health and I feel comfortable with the questions I ask her
I could not be Happier with there care and Concerns .
It was a pleasant visit with a nice staff.
Love this provider and office staff
Very good
Dr. Gross is an excellent physician.
Dr. Gross is the best doctor I ever had she's awesome
Great experience.
Dr Ewa Gross is the best PCP I've ever had during my life!!
I feel that my health and well being is important to Dr Gross. She is informative and kind.
Outstanding
It was a very good visit for my appointment and my prescription questions were answered
Dr. Gross showed concern for me and my situation and also willing to help me with solutions.
Visit was during a anxious concern and And Dr Gross' and staff scheduled me promptly and were respectful and helpful
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