About Me
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
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Glucagon-Like Peptides
- Weight Loss
- Weight Reduction Programs
- Bariatric Surgery
Locations Where I Practice
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3890
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Graduate
Ohio State University College Of Nursing, Columbus, OH
8/1/2016 - 5/5/2019
Board Certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners-Family Nurse Practitioner
6/10/2019
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
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.
85 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
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
Everyone was very professional, polite, and caring
Nice, professional, concerned.
Everything was great during the the visit.
Excellent, very nice and took great care to give me information
All good
The doctor is always honest and makes it a point to let me know how important my health is in a way that is both endearing but serious at the same time.
Friendly, informative, good listener
Everything was good. She's always thorough and seems to genuinely care about me.
She is just such a joy to have on my care team I love all my care team members
Very helpful and knowledgeable
Had a wonderful experience
Very insightful
NP was great to work with and championing for me and my weight loss.
My care provider couldn't be any nicer!
Very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Very caring about me and my health.
I could not ask for anyone more attentive and kind.
Damalie was very attentive and made sure I understood all the medications available for my concern.
The nurse practitioner was very informative
Good experience
NP D. Shirima is just the best! She's very attentive, listens and personable. She makes suggestions that are very helpful. I love seeing her!
She was excellent with the information and explaining my options. She was also encouraging.
Very helpful with all my questions, took time to explain my objections
Very informative
Amiable
Very professional
Very attentive and caring. She listened and was willing to help
Very pleasant and thorough
Damalie was very caring and very professional.
Excellent
My care provider was surprisingly very prepared for my appointment. Based on the questions she asked, I knew from the very beginning that she thoroughly read my medical cart and history. It was extremely gratifying to go into an appointment and see that the professional had done a great job in preparing for our appointment. She asked all of the right questions so that my appointment was super productive, engaging and a true learning session for me. It was time well spent.
I loved everyone at this office!!
She was wonderful. Showed she cared and was very thorough for my specific health concerns/situation.
She was very patient and honest but polite about medications
All went great
Knowledgeable and friendly
They turned a bad experance into a good experance
Patient and understanding
DAMALIA WAS AMAZING. You can tell She actually cares and takes her time to explain everything.
Very knowledgeable, understanding, caring. Excellent