GeorgeRBergusMD

Geriatrics • Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa Health Care

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Office
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone+1 319-384-7566

Fax+1 319-384-7822
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Education & Training

University of Rochester/Highland Hospital of RochesterResidency, Family Medicine, 1982 - 1985
MCP-Hahnemann College of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

NY State Medical License 1983 - Present
IA State Medical License 1990 - 2023
AK State Medical License 1986 - 2000
MN State Medical License 1989 - 1993
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2013-2016
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Resident Remediation in Family Medicine Residency Programs: A CERA Survey of Program Directors.
Winfred Frazier, Stephen A. Wilson, Frank D'Amico, George R. Bergus> ;Family Medicine. 2021 Oct 1
9 citations
Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Family Medicine Residencies 5-Year Update: A CERA Study.
Jeffrey W. Hall, Harland Holman, Tyler W. Barreto, Paul Bornemann, Andrew Vaughan, Kevin J. Bennett, Jeffrey Chamberlain, Taft Micks, Douglas Maurer, George R. Bergus> ;Family Medicine. 2020 Jun 1
4 citations
Satisfaction, Motivation, and Retention in Academic Faculty Incentive Compensation Systems: A CERA Survey.
Deanna R. Willis, Jane R. Williams, Kevin B. Gebke, George R. Bergus> ;Family Medicine. 2018 Feb 1
14 citations
Integrated care coordination by an interprofessional team reduces emergency department visits and hospitalisations at an academic health centre
Anne H. Gaglioti, Patrick B. Barlow, Kate DuChene Thoma, George R. Bergus> ;Journal of Interprofessional Care. 2017 Jul 20
18 citations
Comparison of patient preferences for fecal immunochemical test or colonoscopy using the analytic hierarchy process
Yinghui Xu, Barcey T. Levy, Jeanette M. Daly, George R. Bergus, Jeffrey C Dunkelberg> ;BMC Health Services Research. 2015 Apr 23
113 citations
When learners become teachers: a review of peer teaching in medical student education.
Kristen L Bene, George R. Bergus> ;Family Medicine. 2014 Nov 1
15 citations
Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adult male cigarettes smokers: a community-based study in Jordan.
Mousa Al Omari, Basheer Khassawneh, Yousef Khader, Ali Shakir Dauod, George R. Bergus> ;International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2014 Jul 17
29 citations
Test characteristics of faecal immunochemical tests (FIT) compared with optical colonoscopy.
Barcey T. Levy, Camden P. Bay, Yinghui Xu, Jeanette M. Daly, George R. Bergus, Jeffrey C Dunkelberg, Carol A. Moss> ;Journal of Medical Screening. 2014 Jun 23
10 citations
Management of skin and soft tissue infections in community practice before and after implementing a "best practice" approach: an Iowa Research Network (IRENE) interven...
Jeanette M. Daly, Barcey T. Levy, John W. Ely, Kristi M. Swanson, George R. Bergus, Gerald J. Jogerst, Tara C. Smith> ;Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 2011 Sep 1
15 citations
CALLING ALL SCHOLARS TO THE COUNCIL OF ACADEMIC FAMILY MEDICINE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ALLIANCE (CERA)
Navkiran K. Shokar, George Bergus, Andrew Bazemore, C. Randall Clinch, Andrew Coco, Betsy Jones, Arch G. Mainous, Dean A. Seehusen, Vijay Singh> ;Annals of Family Medicine. 2011 Jul 1
1 citations
Primary Care Clinicians' Perspectives on Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: An Iowa Research Network Study.
Jeanette M. Daly, John W. Ely, Barcey T. Levy, Tara C. Smith, Mary L. Merchant, George R. Bergus, Gerald J. Jogerst> ;The Journal of Rural Health. 2011 Jun 1
8 citations
Indication-specific 6-h systolic blood pressure thresholds can approximate 24-h determination of blood pressure control
Michael E. Ernst, Genesis S. Sezate, Wenjiao Lin, Cynthia A. Weber, Jeffrey D. Dawson, Barry L. Carter, George R. Bergus> ;Journal of Human Hypertension. 2011 Apr 1
8 citations
Does structured audit and feedback improve the accuracy of residents' CPT E&M coding of clinic visits?
Kelly S. Skelly, George R. Bergus> ;Family Medicine. 2010 Oct 1
9 citations
Determining suicide risk (hint: a screen is not enough).
Jess G. Fiedorowicz, Kija Weldon, George R. Bergus> ;The Journal of Family Practice. 2010 May 1
1 citations
Psychological effect of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
Michelle A. Fravel, Michael E. Ernst, George R. Bergus> ;American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2010 Mar 1
8 citations
Using systematically observed clinical encounters (SOCEs) to assess medical students' skills in clinical settings.
George R. Bergus, Jerold C. Woodhead, Clarence D. Kreiter> ;Advances in Medical Education and Practice. 2010 Nov 19
228 citations
Physician and pharmacist collaboration to improve blood pressure control.
Barry L. Carter, Gail Ardery, Jeffrey D. Dawson, Paul A. James, George R. Bergus, William R. Doucette, Elizabeth A. Chrischilles, Carrie L. Franciscus, Yinghui Xu> ;Archives of Internal Medicine. 2009 Nov 23
10 citations
Trained lay observers can reliably assess medical students' communication skills.
George R. Bergus, Jerold Woodhead, Clarence D. Kreiter> ;Medical Education. 2009 Jul 1
35 citations
The validity of performance-based measures of clinical reasoning and alternative approaches.
Clarence D. Kreiter, George R. Bergus> ;Medical Education. 2009 Apr 1
54 citations
Fertility Awareness-Based Methods: Another Option for Family Planning
Stephen R. Pallone, George R. Bergus> ;Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 2009 Mar 1
8 citations
Influence of patient characteristics on success of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
Michelle A. Fravel, Michael E. Ernst, Cynthia A. Weber, Jeffrey D. Dawson, Barry L. Carter, George R. Bergus> ;Pharmacotherapy. 2008 Nov 1
10 citations
How well does a shortened time interval characterize results of a full ambulatory blood pressure monitoring session
Michael E. Ernst, Cynthia A. Weber, Jeffrey D. Dawson, Michelle A. O'Connor, Wenjiao Lin, Barry L. Carter, George R. Bergus> ;Journal of Clinical Hypertension. 2008 Jun 1
4 citations
Do antibiotics affect the quality of life of patients with upper respiratory tract illnesses? It might depend on one's luck.
George R. Bergus, Cynthia A. Weber, Michael E. Ernst, Erika J. Ernst> ;International Journal of Clinical Practice. 2008 Jun 1
152 citations
A Cluster Randomized Trial to Evaluate Physician/Pharmacist Collaboration to Improve Blood Pressure Control
Barry L. Carter, George R. Bergus, Jeffrey D. Dawson, Karen B. Farris, William R. Doucette, Elizabeth A. Chrischilles, Arthur J. Hartz> ;Journal of Clinical Hypertension. 2008 Apr 1
11 citations
Estimating the Effect of Treatment Rate Changes When Treatment Benefits Are Heterogeneous : Antibiotics and Otitis Media
Tae-Ryong Park, John M. Brooks, Elizabeth A. Chrischilles, George R. Bergus> ;Value in Health. 2008 Mar 1
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Press Mentions

Iowa City Free Clinic Celebrates 50 Years of Continuing ServiceApril 10th, 2021

Hospital Affiliations

University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsIowa City, Iowa

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