Christopher R. Bernheisel , MD
Adjunct Professor
Robert and Myfanwy Smith Chair of Family Medicine, Associate Chair
Department of Family and Community Medicine
231 Albert Sabin Way
MSB 4013
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0582
Phone (513) 558-4021
Fax (513) 558-3030
Email christopher.bernheisel@uc.edu
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH, 1998 (Biology)
Medical Degree: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2002
Residency: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2005
Re-Certification: American Board of Family Medicine 2012 (Family Medicine)
Clinical Interests
Family Medicine
Specialities
Family Medicine
Research and Practice Interests
Resident teaching, international health care
Positions and Work Experience
2005 -07-01-2016 Director of Inpatient Services, The Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati Family Medicine Residency,
07-01-2005 - Assistant Professor of Clinical-GEO, Department of Family and Community Medicine, The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine,
10-01-2010 - Program Director, The Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati Family Medicine Residency,
05-01-2010 -10-01-2010 Associate Program Director, The Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati Family Medicine Residency,
04-01-2005 - Medical Staff, The Christ Hospital,
Research Support
Grant: #D58 HP20801 Investigators:Bernheisel, Christopher; Bolon, Shannon; Diller, Philip; Kiesler, H. Joseph; Regan, Saundra; Rosenthal, Montiel 09-01-2010 -06-30-2015 Health Resources and Services Administration Equipping Family Physicians to Care for Vulnerable Populations: A New Curriculum Role:Collaborator $651,539.00 Active Level:Federal
Grant: #1 T0BHP28567-01-00 Investigators:Bernheisel, Christopher 07-01-2015 -06-30-2020 Health Resources and Services Administration Primary Care Training and Enhancement Role:PI $345,883.00 Awarded Level:Federal
Grant: #OSU 60062166 sub OMD G-1819-05-0094 / OMD201807 Investigators:Acquavita, Shauna; Bankston, Karen; Bernheisel, Christopher; Brammer, Susan; Donnelly, John; Elder, Nancy; Fathman, Amy; Gillespie, Gordon; Kiesler, H. Joseph; Kroger-Jarvis, Melanie; Lewis, Christopher; Mount, Hillary; Nandyal, Lauri; O'Dea, Christine; Perraud, Suzanne; Shomo, Anisasattara; Tobias, Barbara; Tyson, Ronald; Weinstock, Keri; White, Christopher; Wilder, Christine 10-01-2017 -06-30-2018 Ohio Department of Medicaid Training an Interprofessional Workforce Prepared to Care for the Medicaid Population through Community-Academic Partnerships Role:Collaborator $119,953.00 Active Level:State of Ohio
Grant: #Sub #RES516712 / G-2223-05-0063 Investigators:Bernheisel, Christopher; Regan, Saundra 07-01-2021 -06-30-2022 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services University of Cincinnati Cardiovascular Disease Collaborative - Yr 4 Continuation Role:Collaborator 234001.00 Hold Level:Federal
Grant: #RES600474 / ODM202216 GR127405 Investigators:Bernheisel, Christopher; Regan, Saundra 07-01-2022 -06-30-2023 Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center Cardiovascular Disease Best Practices Network (CVD BPN) Project Role:Collaborator 0.00 Hold Level:Ohio, State of
Grant: #TBD / ODM202216 GR127405 Investigators:Bernheisel, Christopher; Regan, Saundra 07-01-2023 -06-30-2024 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Cardiovascular Disease Best Practices Network (CVD BPN) Project Role:Collaborator 278613.21 Hold Level:Federal
Grant: #G-2425-05-0005/ODM202419 Investigators:Bernheisel, Christopher; Regan, Saundra 07-01-2024 -06-30-2025 Case Western Reserve University Cardiovascular Disease Best Practices Network (CVD BPN) Project Role:Collaborator 215735.00 Hold Level:Higher Education
Publications
Published Abstracts
Bernheisel C, Schlaudecker JD, Leopold K, (2011. ) Subacute Management of Stroke .[Abstract]American Family Physician, 84 (12 ) ,1383 -1388
Ferrara, M; Bernheisel CB (2011. ) Case of 27 Year Old Male with Sepsis. J Fam Pract., 60 (7 ) ,E1
Wigle PR, Bernheisel C. . Chronic Illnesses. Lenexa, KS: 2010: (2010. ) New Guidelines, Recommendations, Warnings, and Medications for Diabetes Mellitus. American College of Clinical Pharmacy, 101
Bender M, Bernheisel CR. (2010. ) Fever, cough, and hypoxia in a pregnant woman. Journal of Family Practice, 59 (4 ) ,E9
Rich M, Bernheisel CR. (2010. ) Sudden onset of amnesia in a healthy woman. .[Abstract]Journal of Family Practice, 59 (1 ) , -E1
Schlaudecker JD, Bernheisel CR. (2009. ) Gadolinium-Associated Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis. .[Abstract]American Family Physician, 80 (7 ) ,711
Bernheisel CR, Schlaudecker JD. (2007. ) Managing Community Acquired Pneumonia: an evidence-based algorithm. .[Abstract]Journal of Family Practice, 56 (9 ) ,722
Peer Reviewed Publications
Bernheisel, Christopher R; Schlaudecker, Jeffrey D (2007. ) Managing CAP: an evidence-based algorithm. The Journal of family practice, , 56 (9 ) ,722-6
Schlaudecker, Jeffrey D; Bernheisel, Christopher R (2009. ) Gadolinium-associated nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. American family physician, , 80 (7 ) ,711-4
Rich M, Bernheisel CR (2010. ) Sudden onset of amnesia in a healthy woman .Journal of Family Practice online, , 59 (1 ) ,
Bender, M. Bernheisel, CR. (2010. ) Sudden onset of amnesia in a healthy woman .Journal of Family Practice, , 59 (1 ) ,E1
Bender, M. Bernheisel, CR. (2010. ) Fever, cough, and hypoxia in a pregnant woman .Journal of Family Practice, , 59 (1 ) ,E9
Bernheisel, Christopher R; Schlaudecker, Jeffrey D; Leopold, Katelyn (2011. ) Subacute management of ischemic stroke. American family physician, , 84 (12 ) ,1383-8
Collins, Douglas P; Carreira, Sarah; Bernheisel, Christopher R (2014. ) Fever, wet cough, rash-Dx? .The Journal of family practice, , 63 (9 ) ,520-3
Wigle, Patricia; Hein, Bradley; Bernheisel, Christopher R (2019. ) Anticoagulation: Updated Guidelines for Outpatient Management. American family physician, , 100 (7 ) ,426-434
Presentations
Invited Presentations
Schlaudecker JD, Bernheisel C. (05-03-2012. ) Targeting the ACGME Core Competencies of Professionalism, System Based Practice and Interpersonal and Communication Skills with an Online Discussion Board that Fosters Optimal Adult Learning. American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Seattle, WA. Level:National
Bernheisel C (10-05-2012. ) Gerotechnology: You've Got the App for That! .Geriatric Conference, Salt Fork, OH. Level:State
Bernheisel C (04-27-2011. ) Interprofessional Bedsie Family-Centered Rounding to Improve Patient Care, Patient Safety, and Resident Education .Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Spring Conference, New Orleans, LA. Level:National
Bernheisel C (08-12-2010. ) Sub-acute Management of Stroke .Family Medicine Grand Rounds, Cincinnati, OH. Level:Local
Bernheisel C (04-15-2010. ) Use of a website and handheld device in residency education for improved teaching and evaluation. Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Spring Conference, Level:National
Bernheisel C (12-09-2005. ) New Standards of Care: CVA, Pneumonia and Cellulitis .Family Medicine Grand Rounds, Cincinnati, OH . Level:Local
Bernheisel C, Bazemore A, Baker J (03-10-2003. ) Application of GIS Technology to Disease Surveillance in a Rural Honduran Village. International Health Medical Education Consortium, Level:National
Bernheisel C, Flaspohler L., Glass E. (02-21-2017. ) Learning To See .TWI North American Summit, San Diego, CA. Level:National
Lazaron L, Glass E, Flaspholer L, Bernheisel C (10-06-2017. ) Job Instruction Training-Using Training Within Industry (TWI) For Student and Resident Orientation .Faculty 2016 Development and Health Care Educators Conference, Cincinnati, OH. Level:Regional
Bernheisel C, Flaspohler L (05-13-2016. ) TWI Setting the Foundation for Residency Education .TWI North American Summit, San Antonio, TX. Level:National
Rich M, Bernheisel C, Schlaudecker, J. (03-26-2017. ) Patient and Family Centered Rounding: Lessons Learned Over Seven Years .Program Director Workshop, Kansas City, KS. Level:National
Bernheisel C, Flaspohler L. (02-17-2020. ) Servant Leadership .TWI North American Summit, Austin, Tx. Level:National
Mount H, Keeler J, Bernheisel C. (01-26-2019. ) Hospital Medicine .OAFP Workshop, Columbus, OH. Level:State
Bernheisel C, Flaspohler L, Graupp P. (09-10-2019. ) Job Instruction Training Workshop .Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TN. Level:National
Bernheisel C, Flaspohler L. (02-19-2018. ) Culture of Mutual Respect: Using Job Instruction to Improve Culture .TWI North American Summit, Atlanta, GA. Level:National
Poster Presentations
Bernheisel, C., A. Bazemore, and J. Baker (2003. ) Application of GIS Technology to Disease Surveillance in a Rural Honduran Village .IHMEC Conference,
Lecture
(12-2005. ) : “New Standards of Care: CVA, Pneumonia, and Cellulitis” .Other Institution.
(05-2010. ) “Upper GI Bleed” .UC.
(04-2005. ) “COPD and Asthma” .UC.
(04-2005. ) "Arthritis" .UC.
(03-2005. ) “GERD, PUD, and IBD” .UC.
(2009. ) “OTC Medication Triage” .UC.
(2010. ) “OTC Medication Triage”, .UC.
Bernheisel, Christopher (08-12-2010. ) "Sub-Acute Management of Stroke" .The Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati Family Medicine Residency. Professional Meeting. Level:Local
Bernheisel, Christopher (12-10-2005. ) "New Standards of Care: CVA, Pneumonia, and Cellulitis" .The Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati Family Medicine Residency. Professional Meeting. Level:Local
Paper Presentations
(04-2010. ) “Use of a Website And Handheld Device In Residency Education for Improved Teaching And Evaluation” . Level:National
Honors and Awards
2010 Positive Changes Award from Family Medicine Residents
2009 Cincinnati Magazine's Top Doctors - Hospital Medicine
2008 Cincinnati Magazine's Top Doctors - Hospital Medicine
2007 -2008 Family Medicine Inpatient Teacher Award from TCH/UC Family Medicine class of 2008
2006 -2007 Family Medicine Inpatient Teacher Award from TCH/UC Family Medicine class of 2007
2005 -2006 Family Medicine Inpatient Teacher Award from TCH/UC Family Medicine class of 2006
2005 Society of Teachers of Family Medicine “Resident as Teacher” Award
2003 Dr. J. Harry and Ruth Stagaman Outstanding Intern Award University of Cincinnati Department of Family Medicine
2010 -2011 Family Medicine Inpatient Teacher Award From the Graduating Class of 2011
2010 -2011 Family Medicine "Mentor" Award From the Graduating Class of 2011
Cincinnati Magazine's Top Doctors - Hospital Medicine 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
08-01-2017 Ohio Academy of Family Physicians Family Medicine Educator of the Year, 2016
Service
Nueva Victoria Honduras Type:Community Service 2000
River Downs Race Track Clinic Type:Community Service 2004
University of Cincinnati (Medical Student Society Faculty Leader ) Type:University/College Service 2006 -2009
Hombro a Hombro Type:Community Service 2005
St. Peter Lutheran Church Type:Community Service 2003 -2009
University of Cincinnati/The Christ Hospital Family Medicine Residency (Department Resident Recruitment Committee ) Type:University/College Service 2005
Univerisity of Cincinnati/The Christ Hospital Family Medicine Residency (Family Medicine Residency Faculty Committee, ) Member Type:University/College Service 2005
The Christ Hospital (Internal Medicine Clinical Collaborative Committee ) Member 2005
Professional Affiliation
Member Society of Hospital Medicine,
Member American Academy of Family Physicians,
2005 -2006: Member, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine,
Contact Information
Academic - Department of Family and Community Medicine
231 Albert Sabin Way
Cincinnati
Ohio, 45267-0582
Phone: (513) 558-4021
Fax: (513) 558-3030
christopher.bernheisel@uc.edu
Home - 733 Barney Avenue
Cincinnati
Ohio, 45215