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Kimberly Currier, APRN

(137 Ratings)

Specializes in: Hepatology (Liver Disease), Gastroenterology (Digestive System) and Nutrition

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, and more.

1211 21st Avenue South Suite 514
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 936-1288

Kimberly Currier, APRN is a nurse in Nashville, TN specializing in hepatology (liver disease), gastroenterology (digestive system) and nutrition. Kimberly Currier, APRN is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Office Locations

Address:

1211 21st Avenue South Suite 514
Nashville, TN 37232

Address:

3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232

Some issues Kimberly Currier, APRN 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.

doctor visit	69
hospital care	878
inpatient care	878

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	116

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

doctor visit	61
hospital care	698
inpatient care	698

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

doctor visit	77
hospital care	543
inpatient care	543

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	126

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	22

doctor visit	130
hospital care	710
inpatient care	710

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	19
Cancer	23

doctor visit	199
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	512
inpatient care	512

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	17
Cancer	19

doctor visit	180
hospital care	525
inpatient care	525

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	33
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

doctor visit	159
hospital care	575
inpatient care	575

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	36
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

doctor visit	163
hospital care	330
inpatient care	330

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

doctor visit	355
hospital care	831
inpatient care	831

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly Currier, APRN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kimberly Currier, APRN treated as a nurse in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care and gastrointestinal procedures.

doctor visit	155
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	622
inpatient care	622

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Currier, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	148
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	67
65 to 74	68

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly Currier, APRN From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kimberly Currier, APRN treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center and has a state license in Tennessee.

Board Certification: Board Certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center (2001)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kimberly Currier, APRN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Kimberly Currier, APRN has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 137 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Kimberly Currier, APRN from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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Biography

Ms. Kimberly Currier specializes in gastroenterology (digestive system), nutrition, and hepatology (liver disease). The average patient rating for Ms. Currier is 4.5 stars (out of 5). In Ms. Currier's practice, she is particularly interested in gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), hepatobiliary disorders, and nutritional deficiencies. She is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).