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Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD

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(55 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Professional interests include: women's health issues, hypertension (high blood pressure), abnormal uterine bleeding, and more.

465 N Cleveland Avenue Suite 210
Westerville, OH 43082

(614) 293-3939

Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Westerville, OH specializing in family medicine. Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OSU GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC.

Office Locations

465 N Cleveland Avenue Suite 210
Westerville, OH 43082

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Some issues Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Allergies and congestion, for example, affect your inner ear due to mucus and pressure buildup, which can throw off sensory signals, says Dr. Barbara Bawer, primary care physician and clinical...”—"I get carsick, seasick and airsick - these are the motion sickness remedies that actually work", NBC News, November 2025

“"Although COVID is no longer as large of an issue as it was, given that I am in close quarters with the same circulating air on an airplane, I still wear a mask on all flights and in the...”—"12 Things Doctors Always Do When They Travel To Avoid Getting Sick", Huff Post, May 2025

“"There is no concrete evidence that shows that zinc is helpful for the treatment of colds," Dr. Barbara Bawer, primary care physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, told Salon.”—"Does zinc actually prevent and shorten colds?", Salon, December 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Westerville, OH during 2020 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	14
doctor visit	32
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Westerville, OH during 2021 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	29
doctor visit	91

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Westerville, OH during 2022 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	38
diabetes management	17
doctor visit	128
lab tests	17
preventive care	30
vaccines	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Westerville, OH during 2023 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	33
doctor visit	85

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Westerville, OH were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

blood draw	28
diabetes management	17
doctor visit	84
lab tests	17
preventive care	21
vaccines	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	50
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	38

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	9
Dementia	0

Education & Training

She completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center (2020)

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine (2020)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 55 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Westerville, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$12 NEXPLANON $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12

Biography

Dr. Barbara Bawer's area of specialization is family medicine. These areas are among her clinical interests: primary care, diabetes, and contraception (birth control). She is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Bawer trained at Ohio State University Medical Center for residency. Dr. Bawer has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Her practice in Westerville, OH is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.