Damalie Shirima, APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
Surgery
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614-366-6675Conditions and expertise
- Glucagon-Like Peptides
- Weight Loss
- Weight Reduction Programs
- Bariatric Surgery
Locations
- Comprehensive Weight Management in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
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
Comprehensive Weight Management
Pavilion 1st Floor Suite 1473
Columbus, OH 43221
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
Certification
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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.
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Very Friendly And Very Concerned
She was amazing and extremely knowledgeable and very compassionate
Damalie is by far one of the best providers I have ever had. She took so much time and care with me, listening to my concerns and providing solutions to what I perceived as a problem. She explained every aspect of my care. I felt cared for and, dare I say, loved! Her bedside/ customer service is exceptional. She is truly a subject-matter expert in bariatrics and an asset to the weight management clinic and The Ohio State University.
She was the best provider I've ever had. She listened, took her time, worked with me on future changes. She had the best bedside manner.
Very compassionate and caring
All good all good good my v8sit was great she absolutely cared
Good listening skills
She was great very well informed took time to explain all my questions and concerns
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Very friendly
She was OUTSTANDING!! She had so much knowledge and was able to share it in a way that was easy to understand!
All Very Good
Felt that she was very informative and spoke at the appropriate level of my understanding