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Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD

Accepting New Patients

(150 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: anxiety, depression, diabetes, and more.

3850 Park Nicollet Boulevard Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center St. Louis Park 3850 Building
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

(952) 993-3400

Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD is an internist in Saint Louis Park, MN specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD is affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic.

Office Locations

Address:

3850 Park Nicollet Boulevard Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center St. Louis Park 3850 Building
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

Address:

8401 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427

Some issues Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

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

“"There are a variety of responses, but generally patients either say yes, of course, or they are clearly offended, refuse, and decline to continue their care with me," said Dr. Britt Ehlert,...”—"Chronic pain patients angry over 'opioid contracts'", Fox News, May 2018

doctor visit	431

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	27
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

doctor visit	243

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	24
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

doctor visit	135

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	26
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

blood draw	19
doctor visit	66

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

blood draw	74
diabetes management	14
doctor visit	190
lab tests	48
preventive care	42
vaccines	29

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	36
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

blood draw	107
diabetes management	19
doctor visit	173
lab tests	38
preventive care	17

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	39
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

blood draw	171
diabetes management	34
doctor visit	281
lab tests	246
preventive care	95
thyroid function tests	21
vaccines	21

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	41
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

blood draw	117
diabetes management	33
doctor visit	166
lab tests	235
preventive care	76
thyroid function tests	26

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	26
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

blood draw	245
diabetes management	64
doctor visit	436
lab tests	394
preventive care	148
thyroid function tests	43

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD treated as an internist in Saint Louis Park, MN were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

blood draw	122
diabetes management	32
doctor visit	237
lab tests	198
preventive care	76
thyroid function tests	30
vaccines	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	139
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	36
85 and over	21
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	62

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	9
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2008. She completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Park Nicollet Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.64 out of 5 stars based on 150 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis Park, MN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$69 SOLYX SIS SYSTEM $69

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$69

Biography

Dr. Britt Ehlert has been affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic. Dr. Ehlert has obtained a license to practice in Minnesota. She is open to request or schedule a virtual visit.