Tracy Gulling-Leftwich, DO
Hospice and Palliative Care
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Tracy Gulling-Leftwich
Biography
Dr. Tracy Gulling-Leftwich, DO, is a healthcare professional based in Cleveland, Ohio with a focus in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She graduated from the University of Connecticut Internal Medicine Residency in 2010 and practiced traditional internal medicine as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Hartford Hospital. She transitioned to primary care with The Hospital of Central Connecticut/Hartford Healthcare in 2011. In 2014, she left Connecticut and returned to Ohio to be closer to family. She joined Cleveland Clinic Department of Hospital Medicine from 2014-2023 at which time she decided to change careers to serve her patients in a different capacity. She left Cleveland Clinic in 2023 to complete a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at MetroHealth. She has returned to Cleveland Clinic as a part of the Cancer Institute to practice Hospice and Home Palliative Medicine.
Locations
- Business Operations Center (BOC)
- 6801 Brecksville Road, Suite 10, Independence, OH 44131
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- Business Operations Center (BOC)
- 6801 Brecksville Road, Suite 10, Independence, OH 44131
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: MetroHealth Medical Center, 2024
- Residency: University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2010
- Internship: University of Connecticut, 2008
- Medical Education: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2007
- Undergraduate: Westminster College, 2003
Board Certifications
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024
- Internal Medicine: American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010
Professional Highlights
Dr. Leftwich served in multiple roles during her time with Cleveland Clinic Department of Hospital Medicine including:
- Night Liaison
- Westside Regional Director
- Avon Hospital: Section Head of Hospital Medicine, Site Director and Rapid Observation Unit Director
- Fairview Hospital: Section Head of Hospital Medicine, Site Director, Core Faculty for the Internal Medicine Residency
During her time with Hospital Medicine she also served on multiple committees such as: Readmissions Reduction Committee, Utilization Management, and Avon Stroke Committee.
Additional Training
- ACLS certified
- BLS certified
- NIH Stroke certified
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-04-02, Dr. Gulling-Leftwich has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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