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Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD

(65 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

Address:

465 N Cleveland Avenue Suite 210
Westerville, OH 43082

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)

“"It can take anywhere from two to five days to start showing symptoms once exposed," explains Dr. Barbara Bawer, assistant clinical professor in the department of family and community medicine at...”—"10 Signs of Strep Throat", Washington Top News, November 2024

“It's important to understand that most people can satisfy their need for biotin just from eating a variety of biotin-rich foods -- think eggs, seeds, nuts, meat and fish, says Dr. Barbara Bawer,...”—"Do biotin supplements actually help with hair growth? Experts weigh in.", USA Today, November 2024

“"Family medicine sees the full spectrum of care -- from birth to death," explains Dr. Barbara Bawer, assistant clinical professor in the department of family and community medicine at the Ohio...”—"5 Types of Primary Care Doctors", Washington Top News, May 2024

blood draw	13
doctor visit	28
preventive care	9
vaccines	10

**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

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

blood draw	66
diabetes management	16
doctor visit	215
lab tests	16
preventive care	27
vaccines	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

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	39
diabetes management	16
doctor visit	122
lab tests	16
preventive care	19
vaccines	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Female	1
Male	1

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	2

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Barash Bawer, MD From 2020 - 2021

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

Hypertension	5
High Cholesterol	3
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
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 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 65 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 is a specialist in family medicine in Westerville, OH. Areas of expertise for Dr. Bawer include diabetes, primary care, and heart problems. She is rated highly by her patients. She trained at Ohio State University Medical Center for residency. She is professionally affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.