Anne Sammarco, MD, MPH
- Specialty: OB/GYN-Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, OB/GYN-General
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Primary Location: 5850 Landerbrook Dr (7 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Office Locations
UH MacDonald Landerbrook Health Center (7 mi.)
5850 Landerbrook Dr
Ste 210
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
UH MacDonald Women's Hospital (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Ste 1200
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3941
UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Ahuja Center for Women & Children Midtown (2 mi.)
5805 Euclid Ave
Ste 200
Cleveland, OH 44103
216-844-3971
UH TriPoint Physician Pavilion (22 mi.)
7580 Auburn Rd
Ste 313
Concord, OH 44077
216-844-2273
UH Samaritan Hillcrest Medical Office Building (58 mi.)
350 Hillcrest Dr
1st Floor
Ashland, OH 44805
419-207-2537
Biography: Anne Sammarco, MD, MPH
Titles
- Program Director, Urogynecology, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery - American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology - American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Education
Fellowship | Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery - University Of Michigan Medical Center/University Of Michigan Health System (2015 - 2018)
Residency | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology - UH Case Medical Center (2011 - 2015)
Medical Education
Tulane University School Of Medicine (2011)
Undergraduate
Colgate University (2006)
About
Anne Sammarco, MD, MPH, is a Urogynecologist at University Hospitals. Dr. Sammarco specializes in the provision of comprehensive care in the areas of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery for patients with pelvic floor disorders. Her clinical expertise includes vaginal, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, as well as a variety of conservative therapies. The focus of Dr. Sammarco's patient care philosophy is developing individually tailored care plans for each patient.
Dr. Sammarco received her undergraduate degree from Colgate University. She completed her medical school training at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she also earned her Master of Public Health. She went on to do her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center before completing her fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Sammarco has extensive expertise in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, maternal birth injury, fistula care and gender affirming surgery. She has proven experience in the vaginal approach to surgery and also utilizes other minimally invasive approaches to care.
Dr. Sammarco is actively engaged in both research and quality improvement initiatives aimed at care of the maternal pelvic floor following traumatic deliveries. Her research interests include understanding the mechanisms of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence using pelvic floor MRI and imaging. Dr. Sammarco is the Group Leader for the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Pelvic Anatomy Imaging Group, which is an international association of physicians that use pelvic floor imaging to enhance understanding of these disorders.
Conditions treated:
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Urgency urinary incontinence
- Fecal incontinence
- Vesicovaginal fistula
- Recto-vaginal fistula
- Maternal birth injury, including perineal lacerations
- Urethral diverticula
- Bladder control problems
- Bladder diverticulum
- Bladder dysfunction
- Bladder fistula
- Bladder infection
- Bladder trauma
- Chronic urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Condyloma
- Cystitis
- Cystocele
- Dysuria
- Enterocele
- Enuresis (involuntary urination)
- Female pelvic medicine
- Female pelvic reconstructive surgery
- Hematuria (blood in urine)
- Incontinence
- Interstitial cystitis
- Neurogenic bladder
- Nocturia
- Overactive bladder
- Pelvic floor prolapse
- Prolapsed bladder
- Rectocele
- Recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Urethral diverticulum
- Urethral prolapse
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary retention
- Urinary tract infections
- Urinary urgency
- Urodynamics
- Uterine prolapse
- Vaginal prolapse
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Patient Experience Reviews
Very informative and receptive to questions
Very nice office and staff happy with provider
Explained things very well and I will ask more when I visit her next week.
Dr. Sammarco was wonderful. Made me feel very comfortable talking about an embarrassing condition.
Dr. Sammarco was excellent. She will be my gynecologist from this day forward.
The staff was so kind and caring; just like Dr. Sammarco. I have complete trust in her.
Dr. Sammarco is a caring provider and came up with a great plan for my continuing medical issue.
Love this doctor
Absolutely wonderful.
Anne Sammarco is a capable, warm, sensitive and informative OB/Gynand very patient, knowledgeable and kind.I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking information and care
Dr. Sarmmarco is excellent. ***
Dr Sammarco is an excellent doctor. She explained everything thoroughly and listened to my concerns.
All good
Dr. Sammarco is a compassionate practitioner. I like her a lot!!
Dr Sammaroco, does an excellent on explaining things. She gives me options, and listens to my concerns.
Dr. Sammarco, was great! This was my first visit with her, which she made me very comfortable and explained everything to me in detail. I would highly recommend her!!
Dr Sammarco is caring and knowledgeable
Dr Sammarco is a very attentive, warm person. Every question I have is answered thoughtfully and thoroughly. We are progressing in treatment and I am happy she is taking care of me
Excellent Experience
Better than good! The office staff, the nurse and the doctor/provider were all exceptional. The were all caring and made me feel very comfortable and cared for.
Good experience. Doctor and office personnel professional and friendly.
Very knowledgeable for what I needed
The whole experience with this receptionist, scheduler, Fellow Dr. And Dr. Were all excellent. Great experience overall!!!
Everyone was very nice
She was very good
Provider is excellent and made me feel comfortable in an embarrassing situation. She is terrific. Friendly office staff and PA too!
As busy as she is, Dr Sammarco always spends time listening and explaining options-she's probably rushed-but you never feel that you aren't getting the attention you need.
My experience was very good. She answered all my questions
She listens to me about my issues and she explains everything to me. Wonderful doctor.
Excellent
I thank heaven for Dr. Sammarco.
I felt very rushed, the exam taking place only a few minutes after meeting the provider for the first time. I had a lot that I wanted to address, but became shy and embarrassed because I did not yet feel fully comfortable in the exam room. I did not, at the time, have any active lesions to be seen, but did have photos I wanted to discuss. I sensed that that providers were in a great hurry so I did not ask the questions I was hoping to get to. I understand that hospitals are absolutely overwhelmed these days, and I don't doubt that the clinician was being rushed. I must, however, express that I felt very ashamed and confused during the experience. I have been struggling with skin issues in a very sensitive region for a couple of years, and I counted on this appointment to help me find answers and understanding. I felt crushed when I arrived home. I don't know where to turn for help.
Very happy with her.
Very good
Very nice doctor and staff with the doctor ***
Very knowledgeable and kind.
Although I had to wait a bit in the room I understand this happens and it was well worth the wait. This was my first meeting with Dr. Sammarco and she set my mind at ease about my health issue. I felt very confident that she could help me with a plan for my healthcare.
She is always attentive and respectful!
I have had top notch care from Anne Sammarco and *** in particular!
Good care
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As of December 31, 2016, Anne Sammarco did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.