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Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), upper endoscopy, endoscopy

1920 W Bay Drive Suite 6
Largo, FL 33770

(727) 584-1344

Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD is a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL specializing in adult pulmonology. Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Northside Hospital HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

1518 S Missouri Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756

Address:

1920 W Bay Drive Suite 6
Largo, FL 33770

Some issues Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD can help you with:

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.

breathing treatment	20
doctor visit	136
hospital care	1101
inpatient care	1091
outpatient care	10
pulmonary testing	41

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	34
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	96
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	70
Diabetes	46
Dementia	39
Cancer	16

breathing treatment	29
doctor visit	164
hospital care	1554
inpatient care	1516
outpatient care	38
pulmonary testing	59

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	574
Black	63
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	167
Less than 65	147

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	74
Diabetes	49
Dementia	45
Cancer	16

breathing treatment	14
doctor visit	132
hospital care	1446
inpatient care	1447
pulmonary testing	26

**Gender**
Male	568
Female	736

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1066
Black	144
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	316
Less than 65	302

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	47
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	50
Dementia	44
Cancer	14

breathing treatment	18
doctor visit	122
hospital care	1458
inpatient care	1459
pulmonary testing	35

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	56
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	122
Less than 65	146

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	75
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	51
Dementia	48
Cancer	15

breathing treatment	13
doctor visit	118
hospital care	1040
inpatient care	1041
pulmonary testing	11

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	30
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	114
Less than 65	99

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	72
Diabetes	49
Dementia	48
Cancer	15

doctor visit	86
hospital care	953
inpatient care	954

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	37
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	98
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	56
Dementia	49
Cancer	16

doctor visit	122
hospital care	1011
inpatient care	1012
pulmonary testing	27

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	48
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	98
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	73
Diabetes	55
Dementia	53
Cancer	15

doctor visit	35
hospital care	1066
inpatient care	1067

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	24
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	70
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	70
Diabetes	53
Dementia	50
Cancer	15

doctor visit	27
hospital care	1396
inpatient care	1397

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Clearwater, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and outpatient care.

doctor visit	107
hospital care	1225
inpatient care	1220
outpatient care	24
pulmonary testing	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	401
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	126
85 and over	108
Less than 65	102
65 to 74	141

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD treated were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	25
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Cancer	12
Dementia	37

Education & Training

He completed residency at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals (1985)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Northside Hospital HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Berc Sarafian, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Clearwater, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
The Medicines Company	$484 ORBACTIV $462	VABOMERE $22
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$189 BREO $50	ANORO $24	ADVAIR $20	$95
TETRAPHASE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$58 Xerava $58
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$14 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $14
Genentech USA, Inc.	$2 Esbriet $2

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$568
Consulting Fee	$165
Education	$14

Biography

Dr. Berc Sarafian is an adult pulmonology specialist in Clearwater, FL. Dr. Sarafian obtained a license to practice in Florida.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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