Christopher Bernheisel

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