Robert Saper, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Administrative Campus
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Family Medicine
South Pointe Hospital Medical Office Building
20050 Harvard Road
Warrensville Heights, OH 44122
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Dr. Saper joined Cleveland Clinic after serving as Director of Integrative Medicine for the Boston Medical Center Department of Family Medicine since 2004, where he founded the Program for Integrative Medicine and Health Disparities with a mission to provide evidence-based integrative health for all through clinical services, research and education. He also held positions as Professor of Family Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, Director of the Family Medicine Academic Fellowship, Department Chair of Appointments and Promotions, and Patient Experience Champion.
Dr. Saper earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1988. He went on to complete an internship and residency in family practice at San Francisco General Hospital in 1991 and served as Chief Resident in family practice at the hospital from 1991-1992. Afterward, he practiced as full-spectrum private family practice physician in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In 2001, Dr. Saper launched a three-year undertaking to retrain for an academic medical career, completing a National Institute of Health (NIH)-funded fellowship in complementary alternative medicine research and faculty development at Harvard Medical School. In 2003, he both completed the fellowship and earned his master’s degree in public health from Harvard University.
In 2004, Dr. Saper joined the Boston University faculty and medical staff of Boston Medical Center. While on staff, he participated in several NIH-funded research studies, including a pilot study of yoga for chronic low back pain in predominantly low-income minorities. Other studies he conducted include comparing the effectiveness and cost of yoga, physical therapy and education for back pain, as well as yoga for back pain in veterans. Other major areas of his research cover the safety and efficacy of traditional Indian herbal medicines. Dr. Saper has held various leadership roles for various committees at the Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center, as well as for national organizations, such as the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health.
Dr. Saper’s work has appeared in over 60 peer-reviewed publications; he has participated in 200 invited presentations; and received 25 research grants. Dr. Saper has received awards and honors for his accomplishments, including Recognition for Outstanding Teaching by Harvard Medical School and the Be Exceptional Award from Boston Medical Center. In addition to his medical, academic and research accomplishments, Dr. Saper is also a certified yoga teacher.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2021
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Harvard Medical School
Complementary Medicine Research Fellowship
Boston,
MA
2004
Graduate School - Harvard School of Public Health (Massachusetts)
MPH - NOT mpa, clinical effectiveness
Boston,
MA United States
2003
Residency - University of California - San Francisco
Chief Resident
San Francisco,
CA
1992
Residency - University of California- San Francisco
Family Medicine
San Francisco,
CA
1991
Internship - Univ of California San Francisco General Hospital
family medicine internship
San Francisco,
CA
1989
Medical Education - Harvard Medical School
Medicine
Boston,
MA
1988
Undergraduate - Brandeis University
Biology major
Waltham,
MA
1983
Certifications
- Family Medicine
Research & Publications
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As of 7/3/2024, Dr. Saper has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Donation of Financial Interest. Dr. Saper has consulted for, received compensation for serving as a fiduciary from, or received royalties from the following companies but instructed them to donate all compensation to not-for-profit causes or to the Cleveland Clinic to support research and education:
- Epilepsy Wellness Advocates
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111 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
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| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
26 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024
Doctor was extremely friendly and listened to what I was saying. He also took great care to explain as much as he could to me, giving me all the basics I needed to understand what he thought the problem was, which I really appreciated.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
First time meeting Dr. Saper. A very nice, compassionate, very understanding Doctor.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024
Dr. Saper is so attentive and truly an excellent physician. He provides comfort while discussing my health issues. God bless him
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024
All the primary physicians I have had in the past years, Dr Saper and entire staff have been the greatest
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024
Dr. Saper is a compassionate doctor.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024
Dr. Saper was wonderful! He was very kind, caring, and a good listener. He offered helpful suggestions, and was super nice and relatable. I felt he truly cared about me as a patient. It was an excellent experience.
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024
Dr. Saper took a long time talking to me and my husband. He had a student, Dree with him who was very pleasant.
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
Doctors are very busy
Reviewed on May 28, 2024
Dr Saper is very responsive to needs
Reviewed on May 28, 2024
Dr Saper is the most caring doctor ever
Reviewed on May 15, 2024
Waited for hour in cubicle. Doctor didn't know I was there until I went and found him.
Reviewed on May 7, 2024
This doctor was exceptional, ask great questions and really demonstrated a strong level of care
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024
Dr. Saper demonstrated professional conduct, supportive communication, and welcoming dialogue to assess my needs and discuss referrals and follow up appointments
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024
Speaking with Dr. Saper (probably about 6 times now) has always been enjoyable, relaxed and informative.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024
Much rather see Dr Saper in person
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024
Dr.Saper is an amazing person. Knowledgeable and very realistic/ relatable. Non judgmental yet, clear and factual about risk and prognosis.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024
Very happy with the physician
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024
Best primary care doctor I've ever had!
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024
Dr Saper is a great listener! Hard to find Doctor's that care
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024
Dr Saper is the best I trust him
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024
Dr Saper was very respectful and I felt listened to my concerns
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024
The medical student and Dr. Saper were very friendly and caring.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024
Dr. Saper spent a considerable amount of time analyzing and explaining test results as well as options/recommendations for affecting current health issues. He's a GREAT doctor!
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2023
Dr. Saper has renewed my faith in medical professionals! He is compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough. I feel so much more supported as I try to manage my health.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023
I appreciate that Dr. Saper listens and really hears what I'm saying, asking pertinent follow-up questions.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023
I had bloodwork done and the young lady was excellent, knows her job well!!