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Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Tulane University School of Medicine

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

222 Piedmont Avenue Suite 6300
Cincinnati, OH 45219

(513) 475-7505

Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD is a gastroenterologist in Chillicothe, OH specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD is affiliated with UC Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

17273 State Route 104 Chillicothe Vamc (538)
Chillicothe, OH 45601

Address:

222 Piedmont Avenue Suite 6300
Cincinnati, OH 45219

Address:

3188 Bellevue Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219

Address:

3200 Burnett Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45229

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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.

doctor visit	38

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	24

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

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

doctor visit	58

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	22

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

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

doctor visit	13
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

**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

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

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	68
gastrointestinal procedures	34
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	34
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24

**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

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

diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	76
gastrointestinal procedures	79
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
minimally invasive procedures	79
preventive care	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	59

**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

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

diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	86
gastrointestinal procedures	98
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	98
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	52

**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

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

diagnostic procedures	8
doctor visit	22
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	18
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	8

**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

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

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	33
gastrointestinal procedures	21
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
minimally invasive procedures	21
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

**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

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

diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	25
gastrointestinal procedures	33
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
minimally invasive procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	35

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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 Chillicothe, OH were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	49
gastrointestinal procedures	49
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	49
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	13
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	3
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD From 2013 - 2021

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	55
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. 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

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

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

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC Health

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC

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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.	$201,356 Humira $79,733	Lupron $5,866	Creon $111	Viekira $15	$115,631
AbbVie Inc.	$92,441 Skyrizi $38,762	Humira $30,301	Rinvoq $7,393	Creon $66	LINZESS $48	Other $15,872
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$56,550 ZEPOSIA $56,479	DAKLINZA $72
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$42,028 ENTYVIO $41,982	AMITIZA $46
Pfizer Inc.	$41,371 XELJANZ $41,276	INFLECTRA $95
Other	$74,122 ENTYVIO $50,745	Barrx $6,714	Small Bowel $4,775	PillCam $2,913	ZEPOSIA $860	Other $8,115

**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	$396,329
Travel and Lodging	$62,027
Consulting Fee	$30,958
Food and Beverage	$18,389
Education	$165

Research Payments

Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD has received 12 research payments totaling $94,222.

Biography

Dr. Kara Defelice works as an adult gastroenterology. After completing medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine, she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Her areas of expertise consist of crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Defelice is professionally affiliated with UC Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kara Mari De Felice, MD From 2013 - 2021

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Research Payments

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