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 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
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.
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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.
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Very good!
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Love my doctor and have always felt confident in here care
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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. ***
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Everything Excellent.
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Dr.Gross is a awesome doctor and always puts myself and my wife's health as first priority
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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.
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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.
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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
Dr. Gross is always professional and thorough. She is an excellent doctor.
I have nothing to complain about at all. Dr. Gross was empathetic and compassionate toward me. The nurse whom assisted me was personable. I was given an appointment quickly. The way I was treated was phenomenal. I have nothing except praise for all of the staff that worked with me on that particular day.
ALL GOOD!
Always outstanding care provided by Dr. Gross and her team.
Excellent physician!!! Great staff!!!
Excellent provider and team
My experience with the team was wonderful!
Very good experience with Dr. Gross-Sawicka.
Dr. Gross really cares about her patients. Her office tried several times to contact me to set up my wellness visit. When I failed to return their calls Dr. Gross not only called me herself she also contacted my emergency contact to see if she could get me to make and keep the appointment
I am very very satisfied with Dr. Gross. She is very thorough and takes the time to listen and make suggestions.
I really like & trust Dr. Ewa Gross-Sawicka *** They are both excellent Doctors! I am lucky to be their patient
Dr is on top of any problems or medication that's needed. She is very caring and very pleasant.
Dr Ewa Gross is very patient, respectful, listens to me, and always comes up with a good solution for my varied health care needs. She is wonderful. I have ***, the needs of which are not fully understood yet within the medical community. Yet she always has creative, knowledgeable, helpful ideas to keep me healthy.
Dr Gross is an excellent health care provider.
I love seeing Dr. Gross! The time spent with me was great! In today's world this is rare! ***
Best doctor I've ever had
I am confident in working with Dr Gross. I have confidence in asking a question both in person or on the phone that I will receive a direct response. She has provided care that gives me confidence
I have been extremely impressed with Dr. Gross's knowledge of even uncommon medical issues, medications, medication side effects, and kidney disease. The office runs perfectly- everyone is friendly, welcoming, and does their jobs efficiently. When I call in requests for med refills, they are submitted the same day. And they called me to schedule this visit as a hospital follow-up, and I had it 2days later as I recall. I am so glad I found Dr. Gross and that she was taking new patients. I am getting ideal medical care from her and her staff, and I know how unusual that is in this day and age.
Very kind and efficient staff
All concerns were addressed and referrals made.
Dr. Gross Sawicka is an excellent physician.
Everyone was lovely, My Dr.Gross and her staff are amazing, they patient attention to my needs and they listen to what my concerns are , I love them and I'm so happy that they're taking care of me
Dr Gross is the best, very thorough
Dr. Gross has been my primary care physician for years, and she is excellent! She always remembers previous concerns and ongoing diagnoses. I appreciate that when something comes up, she lets me know when any alternate ways in which to approach treatment and how each may result in optimum outcome. An example is knowing I am not just seeking prescription meds as my preference is for an over the counter med (i.e., Vicks or even mom's chicken soup) will help alleviate the symptoms.
Excellent
Great staff and wonderful Dr.
Thanks to Dr Gross, I am very well taken care of.
My doctor ***** on vacation so saw Dr Gross. She was wonderful in all ways. I had breathing noises and so worried it pneumonia again and Dr Gross saw me right away. Thank you all
Dr Gross is an excellent doctor.
Every vist, I always receive excellent health care by both Dr Gross and the UH staff.
Thoughtful, considerate, understanding skilled.
Dr. Gross is an excellent doctor. I am 77 years old, overweight and she has my blood pressure managed very well.
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