Robert Saper, MD
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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
Research & Publications
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| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
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Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023
I've already recommended Dr Saper to 3 people
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2023
Dr. Saper was very informative, attentive and professional. I will definitely recommend him!
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022
Very good experience. Dr Saper provided many suggestions which I am following. Will revisit in one month.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022
I would highly recommend Dr. Robert Saper. He is an extraordinary human being. I've never had a doctor who wanted to know who I was as a person - a human being. He listens. He HEARS you. He's concerned. He truly cares. If
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2022
Extremely impressed - Dr. Saper was very thorough and thought about more than just diagnoses, labs, and medications - he asked questions about me as a person.
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2022
Dr. Saper took care of me. Thank you!
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2022
Dr. Saper and Dr. Bales are the best providers I have experienced. They take their time, they listen, they are sincere, and you don't walk out feeling like it was a waste of time.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2022
Dr. Saper was a gem! Great bedside manner, listen to my care my concerns and very professional.