Damalie Shirima, APRN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner

Surgery

Damalie Shirima 4.9 out of 5

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614-366-6675
Accepting new patients

Conditions and expertise

  • Glucagon-Like Peptides
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Reduction Programs
  • Bariatric Surgery

Locations

  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

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Academic information

Department: Surgery

About

Gender
Female
Additional languages
Swahili

Biography

Before becoming a nurse practitioner, I treated post-bariatric surgical patients as a staff RN in an inpatient setting for 17 years. That experience has been pivotal in laying a solid foundation for providing patient-centered care. I’m passionate about partnering with patients and empowering them to improve their overall health. I specialize in the care of bariatric surgery patients, as well as those who desire to pursue nonsurgical options for weight loss. I care about all aspects of a patient’s health and believe in equipping patients with the necessary tools to help them achieve their weight-loss goals. This care includes involving a multidisciplinary team to provide the best quality care for patients. I also encourage patients along their journey to keep their eyes on the prize and never give up.

The Ohio State University has been a major part of my higher education journey as I completed my undergraduate and graduate programs here. Coming back to Ohio State as faculty, I love how the academic environment, especially at the academic medical center, creates many opportunities for career advancement. I’m passionate about researching the impact of obesity among the African American population along with providing excellent patient care.

When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, cooking, traveling and playing piano.

Highlights

  • Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2019-present

Conditions and expertise

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Glucagon-Like Peptides
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Reduction Programs

Locations

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Credentials

Education

Master of Science (MS)
Ohio State University College Of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA
8/1/2016 - 5/5/2019

Certifications

  • American Heart Association National Center
    3/28/2024
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners-Family Nurse Practitioner
    6/10/2019

Ratings and reviews

The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

82 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 / 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 / 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 / 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.9 / 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 / 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 / 5

Patient Comments

  • Reviewed on Dec 08, 2025

    Very friendly

  • Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

    Met PN for 1st time & she took the time to understand my history.

  • Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025

    She was OUTSTANDING!! She had so much knowledge and was able to share it in a way that was easy to understand!

  • Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

    All Very Good

  • Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

    Felt that she was very informative and spoke at the appropriate level of my understanding

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