Management of IBS in the Primary Care Setting

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Sameer Berry, MD, MBA Related seminars and products

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Sameer Berry, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer of Oshi Health, a venture-backed, virtual care clinic that provides GI care to patients at no cost. He is active in the GI digital healthy ecosystem, and consults for startups and large payors, and he is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. Dr. Berry conducts grant-funded clinical research and is currently funded by the University of California, San Francisco to study the impact of multidisciplinary GI care on outcomes, utilization, and patient experience. Dr. Berry completed the gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship program at the University of Michigan. He completed his residency training at Cedars-Sinai and spent additional time training in interventional IBD at the Cleveland Clinic. He received a medical degree from the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and an MBA from Duke University.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Sameer Berry has an employment relationship with NYU Langone Health. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Sameer Berry is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American College of Gastroenterology.

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Objectives

1. Proficiently assess and diagnose IBS in the primary care setting, incorporating key symptoms and diagnostic studies.
2. Develop effective strategies for initial treatment, ongoing monitoring, and collaboration with gastroenterology, enhancing their ability to manage IBS comprehensively in the primary care setting.
3. Confidently navigate mediation options, potential reactions, and co-morbidity considerations in IBS management, ensuring a holistic and patient-centered approach.

Outline

• Importance of early detection and proactive management
• Identifying key symptoms and diagnostic criteria
• Patient history-taking and symptom assessment

• Relevant diagnostic studies
• Interpreting lab results for IBS diagnosis

• Lifestyle modifications and dietary interventions
• Behavioral approaches for symptom relief
• Tailoring treatment plans for patients with co-morbidities

• Overview of pharmacological options
• Understanding medication mechanisms and potential benefits
• Recognizing and managing adverse reactions
• Strategies for minimizing side effects

• When to refer to gastroenterology
• Collaborative approaches for seamless patient care
• Coordinating care plans for better outcomes
• Patient engagement and monitoring strategies

Target Audience

• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Other clinicians who provide primary care