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Shira M. Berger, APRN-CNP

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(40 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), gastrointestinal motility disorders, esophageal motility disorders

6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081

(614) 814-8100

Shira M. Berger, APRN-CNP is in Columbus, OH specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). Shira M. Berger, APRN-CNP is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) and OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

410 W 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

Address:

543 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203

Address:

6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081

Some issues Shira M. Berger, APRN-CNP 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	1222
ear procedures	20
nursing home care	438
preventive care	13
vaccines	13

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	299
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	73
Cancer	18

doctor visit	1534
ear procedures	12
nursing home care	284
preventive care	17
vaccines	17

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	280
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	72
Cancer	11

doctor visit	1102
nursing home care	208

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	506

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	664
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	462
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	73
Cancer	13

doctor visit	220

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

doctor visit	308

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	219

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

doctor visit	169

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

doctor visit	373

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Shira M. Berger, APRN-CNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Shira M. Berger, APRN-CNP treated as in Columbus, OH were nursing home care, ear procedures, preventive care and vaccines.

doctor visit	647
ear procedures	16
nursing home care	310
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Shira M. Berger, APRN-CNP.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	216
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	46
85 and over	104
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Shira M. Berger, APRN-CNP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Shira M. Berger, APRN-CNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	8
Dementia	25

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center-Adult Nurse P and has a state license in New Jersey.

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center-Adult Nurse P (2012)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Shira M. Berger, APRN-CNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC)

OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Shira M. Berger, APRN-CNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.66 out of 5 stars based on 40 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Shira M. Berger, APRN-CNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, OH.

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Biography

Ms. Shira Berger's areas of clinical interest consist of esophageal motility disorders and internal medicine. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Ms. Berger is affiliated with Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.