Robert Saper, MD
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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 USA
2004
Graduate School - Harvard School of Public Health (Massachusetts)
MPH - NOT mpa, clinical effectiveness
Boston,
MA USA
2003
Residency - University of California - San Francisco
Chief Resident
San Francisco,
CA USA
1992
Residency - University of California- San Francisco
Family Medicine
San Francisco,
CA USA
1991
Internship - Univ of California San Francisco General Hospital
family medicine internship
San Francisco,
CA USA
1989
Medical Education - Harvard Medical School
Medicine
Boston,
MA USA
1988
Undergraduate - Brandeis University
Biology major
Waltham,
MA USA
1983
Certifications
- Family Medicine
Research & Publications
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85 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
16 Patient Comments
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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!!
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2023
As an initial appointment Dr. Saper addressed many Important Issues that had not been addressed by prior doctors. He and his team were extremely caring and professional meeting my needs. Feeling grateful to have Dr. Saper as a positive member of my care team.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2023
He's a great physician very proactive with his patients health only wish you guys had more like him. He definitely goes beyond to make sure his patients get the best health treatments
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023
Dr Saper is great. He took the time to answer all my questions.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023
As noted previously, MD suggestions superficial and unhelpful
Reviewed on May 23, 2023
Dr Saper is great I really like him
Reviewed on May 15, 2023
Dr. Sapir is the best!