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Dr. David Carl Ludwig, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

Ohio State University College of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: interstitial cystitis, pain, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and more.

1350 Bagley Road
Berea, OH 44017

(440) 816-5188

Dr. David Carl Ludwig, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Berea, OH specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1991 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. David Carl Ludwig, MD is affiliated with University Hospitals and SOUTHWEST GENERAL MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1350 Bagley Road
Berea, OH 44017

Some issues Dr. David Carl Ludwig, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

blood draw	129
doctor visit	684
ear procedures	10
lab tests	117
preventive care	87
vaccines	75

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	125

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	24
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

blood draw	134
doctor visit	610
lab tests	74
preventive care	81
vaccines	83

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	120

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	15
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

blood draw	98
doctor visit	585
lab tests	62
preventive care	48
vaccines	50

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	240

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	36
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

blood draw	127
doctor visit	653
lab tests	51
preventive care	85
vaccines	87

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	17
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

blood draw	155
doctor visit	760
lab tests	58
preventive care	135
vaccines	137

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	29
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

blood draw	104
doctor visit	694
lab tests	53
preventive care	110
vaccines	112

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	26
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

blood draw	121
doctor visit	612
lab tests	52
preventive care	72
vaccines	74

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	39
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

blood draw	101
doctor visit	469
lab tests	23
preventive care	69
vaccines	71

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	31
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

blood draw	118
diabetes management	39
doctor visit	1041
lab tests	117
preventive care	160
vaccines	122

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Carl Ludwig, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Carl Ludwig, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Berea, OH were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

blood draw	120
diabetes management	39
doctor visit	679
ear procedures	10
lab tests	70
preventive care	98
vaccines	92

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Carl Ludwig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	130
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	80
85 and over	21
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Carl Ludwig, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Carl Ludwig, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. David Carl Ludwig, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1991. He has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (1991)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Carl Ludwig, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Hospitals

SOUTHWEST GENERAL MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Carl Ludwig, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Carl Ludwig, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Berea, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,388 FARXIGA $526	SYMBICORT $435	BYDUREON $101	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $94	ONGLYZA $49	Other $183
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,380 Ozempic $574	Tresiba $240	Victoza $223	RYBELSUS $197	Xultophy 100/3.6 $63	Other $83
Lilly USA, LLC	$705 BASAGLAR $160	JARDIANCE $109	MOUNJARO $107	HUMALOG $99	TRULICITY $92	Other $138
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$471 BREO $134	ANORO $131	SHINGRIX $80	TANZEUM $80	INCRUSE $18	Other $29
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$458 XARELTO $186	INVOKANA $133	INVEGA TRINZA $115	INVOKAMET $25
Other	$2,506 Kerendia $134	ELIQUIS $117	Vascepa $100	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $87	BELSOMRA $65	Other $2,004

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,893
Education	$15

Biography

Dr. David Ludwig is a physician who specializes in family medicine. These areas are among his clinical interests: sinusitis (sinus inflammation), benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and pain. He is a graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Ludwig has an open panel in Berea, OH according to Doctor.com.