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Department General Surgery
Primary Location South Pointe Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Achalasia Balloon Dilation
  • Achalasia Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Benign Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
  • Colon Surgery
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening
  • Complex Abdominal Hernia Repair
  • Cryotherapy for Barrett's Esophagus
  • Diagnostic Endoscopy
  • Endoluminal Stenting
  • Endoluminal Surgery
  • Endoscopic Dilation
  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
  • Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Endoscopic Zenker's Diverticulum Surgery
  • Endoscopy
  • Enteral Nutrition
  • Epigastric Hernia Repair
  • Esophageal Ablation
  • Esophageal Dilation
  • Esophageal Manometry Test
  • Esophageal Motility Testing
  • Esophageal Surgery
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
  • Esophagus Endoscopy
  • Excisions
  • Flexible Endoscopy
  • Gallstones Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Gastrectomy
  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Gastrointestinal Exams
  • Gastrointestinal Pathologic Diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • GERD Surgery
  • Hernia Surgery
  • Hernia Treatments
  • Intestinal Surgery
  • Jejunostomy - Feeding Tube
  • Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Fecal Diversion
  • Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Organ Examination
  • Laparoscopic Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Placement
  • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery for Digestive Diseases
  • Laparoscopy
  • Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation (LINX Device)
  • Mediport Placement
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery for Achalasia
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Diaphragm
  • Motility Catheter Placement
  • Motility Testing
  • Nonsurgical Evaluation and Therapy
  • Nutrition Sciences
  • Open Inguinal and Abdominal Hernia Repair
  • Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM)
  • Per Oral Pyloromyotomy (POP)
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
  • Perioperative Care
  • Recurrent Hernia Surgery
  • Skin Tag Removal
  • Smart Pill
  • Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
  • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
  • Surgical Nutrition
  • Tracheostomy
  • Upper Endoscopy
View all 79 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abdominal Adhesions
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Abdominal Mass
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Achalasia
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Benign Soft Tissue Tumors
  • Benign Tumors of the Small Bowel
  • Benign Tumors of the Stomach
  • Cholecystitis
  • Cholelithiasis
  • Colon Cancer
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Diseases of the Small Bowel
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Esophageal Disorders
  • Esophageal Motility Disorders
  • Esophageal Stricture
  • Esophagitis
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Gallstones
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Gastric Reflux
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Gastroparesis
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Intestinal Dysmotility
  • Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
  • Lipoma
  • Lymph Nodes - Armpit and Neck
  • Malnutrition
  • Small Bowel Cancer
  • Soft Tissue Masses
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Ulcerations
  • Zenker's Diverticulum
View all 41 Specialties +
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Biography

About Andrew Grubic, DO

Dr. Grubic completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) at the University of Pittsburgh in 2010, majoring in Biology and Anthropology. After completion of his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O) degree in 2014 at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), he went on to complete his general surgery training at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital. There he developed a passion for diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract. He subsequently completed fellowship in minimally invasive foregut surgery at Allegheny Health Network in 2020. Dr. Grubic performs a variety of general surgery procedures, but has special interests in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett esophagus, complex hiatal hernia, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), and gastroparesis (dysmotility). He has training and has done research on magnetic sphincter augmentation (LINX) for reflux disease. Dr. Grubic aims to take a comprehensive surgical, endoscopic, medical, nutritional, and behavioral approach to patient care. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors and is an avid runner and cyclist.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2022

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium
Minimally Invasive Foregut Surgery
Pittsburgh, PA
2020

Residency - Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital
General Surgery
Warrensville Heights, OH
2019

Medical Education - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erie, PA
2014

Undergraduate - University of Pittsburgh
Biologic Sciences, Anthropology, Conceptual Foundations of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA United States
2010

Certifications

  • Surgery - General Surgery

Specialty Interests

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 9/10/2024, Dr. Grubic 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.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

189 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

25 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

Dr Grubic is always empathetic, understanding, and very patient. He definitely takes his time and explaining the condition and answering all questions and concerns that I may have. I appreciate him and thankful that request paths and he was able to help me.

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

Dr. Grubic explained my current problem as well as my original issue far better than any of the other 3 gi doctors I have seen. He cleared up several questions that concerned me and was very reassuring about future treatment.

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2024

If I could rate him a 10 I would.He is the most caring,professional I have met.He ensures we have no further questions and never seems bothered when we reason.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024

Thank you so much Dr. Grubic

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024

Dr Grubric went above and beyond to answer all of my questions and celebrate the little wins I've been having since my surgery

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

Dr. Grubic was very kind, took time to listen and asked questions to get to my problems, of which I have many. He didn't pull any punches but laid it all out. Plus he had great (bed side) manners in that he was concerned.

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2024

CLE clinic is giving me much better are than Ohio Gastro in Columbus Dr. Grubic & Dr. Cline are literally saving my life.

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024

Dr. Grubic has been great!

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024

Dr. Grubic was very genuine and I could tell that he was just as happy as I was with my progress after surgery

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Dr. Grubic and his staff are awesome! He listens and advises and shows genuine concern for his patients.

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

Dr Grubic and his staff are exceptional

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

Dr Grubic has changed my life He treated me for a difficult illness The care and concern he and his staff have shown me has been phenomenal Melissa Rein

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

I have already recommended him and Cleveland Clinic. I have seen Dr. Grubic numerous times, both in Ohio and via Zoom. He has always been very professional and kind to my family and me. He is understanding, always answers our questions, and is honest discussing my issues and treatments. He listens and makes sure I am part of the decisions we make.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024

Dr. Grubic was awesome. He listened, we discussed options, we made a decision together, & we are now following through with that decision. I enjoyed our back and forth conversation. He paid attention to what I said & how I felt. Great visit overall

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024

I was told to come back in 6 months by the Dr for a follow-up. His schedule is unavailable that far in advance. Maybe open that availability up or just don't tell me to schedule in that time frame. Something to think about is all

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

Always have a great experience with Dr grubic

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2024

Dr Grubic was the very first GI doctor that I've seen that listened and was very thorough with questions and evaluations. Would recommend him to my family and friends.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024

Dr Grubic is heaven. Whatever you pay him now, it should be more

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

Dr. Grubic and both of his nurses are an outstanding team!

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024

Dr Grubic is knowledgeable and patient. He answers questions with compassion and professionalism.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023

He is a wonderful doctor!

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023

Dr. Grubic is always professional, but kind and caring at the same time. He always answers the portal timely. I am a nurse and have full confidence in Dr. Grubic. We consider ourselves very lucky to have found Dr. Grubic. Thank you Dr. Cline, another wonderful physician.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023

Kayla, Dr. Grubic's nurse is also wonderful.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023

Dr. Grubic is fantastic. There is nothing we would ever says bad.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

Dr Grubic is exceptional on every level

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