Heidi Szugye, DO
Breastfeeding Lactation MedicinePediatrics
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Age Groups Seen
- Child
- Adolescent
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Heidi Szugye
Title
Medical Director of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic & Section
Biography
Heidi Szugye, DO, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, FAAP is triple-board certified in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine, General Pediatrics, and Pediatric Hospital Medicine and is also an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Szugye has worked as a newborn and pediatric hospitalist across Cleveland Clinic Children’s tertiary care and birthing hospitals and currently specializes in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine. She is the founder and medical director for Cleveland Clinic Children’s first Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic.
She actively participates in research and quality improvement initiatives focused on breastfeeding, contributing to the collective knowledge in the field. She has been featured in various media and news outlets, sharing her insights and wisdom on breastfeeding and its crucial role in infant and maternal health. Dr. Szugye is a dedicated educator, precepting and teaching trainees of all levels and serves as a physician advisor at Cleveland Clinic's Lerner College of Medicine.
Outside of her professional commitments, Dr. Szugye enjoys reading, running, and spending time with her husband and three children.
Locations
- Hillcrest Medical Office Building II
- 6801 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Hts, OH 44124
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, 2014
- Medical Education: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2011
- Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 2007
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Hospital Medicine: American Board of Pediatrics, 2019
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2014
Awards
- Cleveland Clinic Children’s Pediatric Residency Program Staff of the Month Teaching Award (2017, 2018, 2021)
- Cleveland Clinic Scholarship in Teaching Award (2021)
- Cleveland Clinic Caregiver Celebrations Excellence Award for MIS-C Care Path Team (2021)
- CCLCM Outstanding Faculty Preceptors of Year 3 Medical Students during Core Clerkships (2022, 2023)
- Cleveland Magazine Top Doctor (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) Doctor
- Cleveland Clinic Nightingale Physician Collaboration Award (2023)
Professional Memberships
Innovations & Patents
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-03-20, Dr. Szugye has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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