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
440-646-2211
UH MacDonald Women's Hospital (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Ste 1200
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3941
UH MacDonald RBC 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
216-844-3941
Biography: Anne Sammarco, MD, MPH
Titles
- Program Director, Urogynecology, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive 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
Excellent communicationsGreat follow through and details regarding my options
Excellent experience
My wait was due to the office scheduled me the next day in spite of not having open appointment times because of my concern. I needed to be seen and they made it happen . The wait was not a problem at all.
Dr. Sammarco is a very good doctor. She spent quality time with me. Was very caring for my needs. I have already recommended her to many people.
She was great, very professional and caring. Explained everything well and listened to what I had to say.
In this office I felt very comfortable and ever one was so Friendly and smiles just made my day.
Very pleasant experience all around.
Doctor Sammarco listened and gave easy to understand answers to my concerns. I feel confident she is the perfect physician for my surgery.
Very professional and kind, she took her time and listened, highly recommend
I've been very pleased with the care from this provider and office staff - they're great.
My experience was very calming. The provider was very sincere and explained everything well to the best of my ability to understand.
The lovely lady who sets up the appointments, she is the sweetest,most understanding lady! I had several loses in my family recently,I sometimes get teary eyed(cry like a baby) and she is so patient and understanding with me! I just love her,Just sorry I didn't get her name.
Very pleased
Dr was very knowledgeable about my health issue, kind caring and explained things in terms I could understand
It was a very informative Doctor- Patient visit. I really like the way this
Dr Summarco is very thorough and explains in detail my condition and possible treatments. My experience with this office is very positive
They were very nice
Was a very productive and positive experience
I connected with this provider
Excellent communication and attention.
Good
Most excellent visit with Dr and staff!
I love your new facility, it's lovely and I think it makes the staff happy because it's so pleasant.
It was an excellent visit. Since I will be away *** how to proceed
Explain everything thoroughly. Was concerned about my health. Reviewed all records prior to first visit as a new patient. Explain what was expected at next visit. Very knowledgeable. And personable.
Very happy with Dr. Sammarco
Dr Sammarco was very helpful and informative.
Very impressed with Dr Sammarco. I went with one issue but she addressed another concern I had.
My first time seeing her. Very happy with her
She's very good at what she does. Kind of lacks bedside manner and "kindness" personal care expected of a gynecologist.
My care provider she is very nice very helpful
Dr. Ann Sammarco is a great doctor and explains everything she is doing/plan of care. The wait time is really long. I wasn't seen until an hour after my scheduled time.
She was very good!
This visit was a post-op follow up as I had some concerns about surgical outcomes....Dr. Sammarco patiently answered all my questions and discussed options and as usual, was willing to include me in decision making. This is a great office all the way around - good people...a definite asset to your health system.
The MD was excellent, however, scheduling made me an appointment with the wrong doctor (which they told me after my visit). I had to make an appointment with another urologist so I can get my DiVa treatment. Poor communication in the scheduling center. Cannot get my phone calls returned to confirm that my second MD appointment will actually provide me the treatment that the first MD cleared me for - very frustrating. Central scheduling is a nightmare. It's impossible to speak to anyone in the actual doctor office.
Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Anne Sammarco did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.