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Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD

(80 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Tulane University School of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease

3188 Bellevue Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 584-1000

Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD is a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD is affiliated with UC Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Office Locations

222 Piedmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 475-7505

(513) 475-7355

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3188 Bellevue Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 584-1000

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4100 West Third Street Dayton Vamc (552)
Dayton, OH 45428

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7675 Wellness Way Suite 211
West Chester, OH 45069

(513) 475-7505

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7700 University Drive
West Chester, OH 45069

(513) 298-3000

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
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

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	73
gastrointestinal procedures	39
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	39
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	81
gastrointestinal procedures	84
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	84
preventive care	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	62

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	91
gastrointestinal procedures	103
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	103
preventive care	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	55

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	27
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
minimally invasive procedures	23
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	38
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	26
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD in 2021

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	0
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

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	19
gastrointestinal procedures	38
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	38

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	33
gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	101
doctor visit	71
gastrointestinal procedures	132
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	132
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	101

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	45
gastrointestinal procedures	57
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	57
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD.

**Gender**
Female	52
Male	44

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	32
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	6
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	8
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2009. She completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology) 015 and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (2009)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (2012)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology) 015 (2011)

Licensed In: Ohio

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 80 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$207,579 Skyrizi $107,994	Rinvoq $48,489	Humira $30,301	Creon $66	LINZESS $48	Other $20,681
AbbVie, Inc.	$201,356 Humira $79,733	Lupron $5,866	Creon $111	Viekira $15	$115,631
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$67,255 ZEPOSIA $67,184	DAKLINZA $72
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$47,794 ENTYVIO $42,183	EOHILIA $88	GATTEX $53	AMITIZA $46	$5,424
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$46,637 Tremfya $29,437	STELARA $17,089	REMICADE $80	SIMPONI $31
Other	$118,677 ENTYVIO $50,745	XELJANZ $41,276	Barrx $6,714	Small Bowel $4,775	PillCam $2,913	Other $12,255

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$545,501
Travel and Lodging	$75,326
Consulting Fee	$44,698
Food and Beverage	$23,408
Education	$365

Research Payments

Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD has received 17 research payments totaling $180,002.

Biography

Dr. Kara De Felice's medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Dr. De Felice's areas of expertise consist of crohn's disease, internal medicine, and ulcerative colitis. She graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Dr. De Felice speaks Afrikaans. Her professional affiliations include UC Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.