The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute (TCHHVI) is excited to announce the addition of Mark Berlacher, MD, Cardiologist and Preventive Cardiology Specialist, to their outstanding group of highly trained physicians.
In addition to working as a cardiologist and cardiac imaging specialist, Dr. Berlacher is passionate about preventive cardiology, which includes addressing risk factors and pursuing a program of heart health—equally important for men, women, young individuals, and older adults.
“I am particularly delighted that Dr. Berlacher is joining our growing team of world-renowned cardiologists,” said Dean Kereiakes, MD, President, The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute. “He’s a highly skilled physician and cardiac imaging specialist whose focus on preventive cardiology will no doubt improve lives.”
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of Americans, and individuals increasingly want to understand their cardiovascular health and counteract any risks for heart disease and heart failure. On average, close to 30% of cardiology visits now center around a patient’s desire to consider healthy heart options.
“One of the most wonderful aspects of preventive cardiology is that almost everyone can benefit,” said Dr. Berlacher. “Whether you have a strong family history of cardiac disease and want to minimize your risk, or you don’t have any known risk factors but want to talk about lifestyle adjustments to keep your heart healthy, there are many ways we can help.”
Dr. Berlacher, a member of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC), said he reviews a patient’s history, lifestyle, diet and exercise, considers the individual’s capacity for changes in terms of their life schedule and responsibilities, and then helps them get started in a way that makes sense to them. “The seemingly small day-to-day choices we make can have a significant impact on our cardiovascular health.”
Joel B. Forman, MD, Cardiologist, Preventive Care at The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute, explained that if a patient is at risk for heart disease, or has existing heart disease, the Institute’s preventive cardiologists are available to discuss how to reduce that risk and improve their quality of life. “Patients do not have to accept heart disease as their heredity. They do have options.”
Raised in Toledo, Dr. Berlacher completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and obtained an MD in his hometown at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. His internal medicine residency was at Indiana University, where he served as chief resident. Following his residency, he completed a cardiology fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, where he received the Jo Ann McWhorter Award for a graduating cardiology fellow.
To schedule an in-person or virtual preventive cardiology visit with Dr. Berlacher at The Christ Hospital’s Northern Kentucky clinic, call (859) 292-4560. To schedule a visit with another nationally ranked cardiologist or surgeon at The Christ Hospital Health Network, call (513) 206-1270 or visit www.thechristhospital.com/heart
About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, with a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers, and dozens of offices conveniently located throughout the region. More than 1,300 talented physicians and more than 6,000 dedicated team members support the Network. Its mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes and the finest experiences, all in an affordable way. The Network has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report—for the seventh consecutive year as the #1 hospital in Greater Cincinnati for cardiology and heart surgery—and awarded Healthgrades “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” for being in the top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year after year. It is also a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award recipient, which recognizes top-performing healthcare organizations that achieve the 95th percentile or above for performance in patient experience. The Christ Hospital is among a select number of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves.
