Provider Profile: Sagger Mawri, MD

Premier Pulse October 2022 Oct 31, 2022

Sagger Mawri, MD

What is your clinical specialty?

Interventional Cardiology and Vascular/Endovascular Medicine

Where did you go to school?

University of Detroit Mercy – Undergraduate

St. George’s University – Medical School

Henry Ford Hospital and Wayne State University – IM residency and Cardiology fellowship

Cardiovascular Institute of the South – Advanced peripheral vascular disease fellowship

What brought you to Premier Health?

An opportunity to join a great group of dedicated cardiologists to help grow care for and meet the needs of peripheral vascular disease patients, and the desire to be relatively close to family in Michigan.

Why did you choose medicine as a career?

I vividly recall my 6^th-grade school presentation on being a cardiologist, saving patients suffering from heart attacks. I was always fascinated by the cardiovascular system and wanting to be a heart doctor as far back as I can remember.

My great interest in vascular medicine and critical limb ischemia treatment developed during cardiology fellowship training. I was astounded by the high amputation rates and adverse cardiovascular outcomes of patients with advanced peripheral arterial disease and critical limb ischemia. This is now my sub-specialty area of interest.

Who are the people who influenced and/or mentored you?

My father with his incredible work ethic and integrity, and my mother with her tremendous patience and compassion. My wife, with her kind nature and love. My children, with their beautiful curious spirit and creative energy. My siblings, with their support and loyalty, and my teachers and mentors for their devotion and commitment throughout my training. I would not be the person I am today without these influential people in my life.

What is one thing most people don’t know about you?

I practiced martial arts.

Where is your hometown?

I grew up in Dearborn, Michigan.

What, if any, sports team(s) do you cheer for?

PSG Football (soccer) Club

What is the last book you read?

“The Prophet” by Khalil Gibran

What is your favorite song in your playlist?

“Drops of Jupiter,” by Train

What is your favorite food?

Sushi