Virginia Brugger, CNP
Treatment & Services
- Blood Tests
- Cancer Screening
- Contraception
- Diagnosing Asthma
- General Internal Medicine
- Longitudinal Care Of Adults
- Medication Management
- Prevention And Wellness
- Preventive Medicine
- Screening and Testing
- Treating Asthma With Bronchodilators
- Women's Health
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Chest Sounds
- Abnormal Heart Beats - Women
- Abnormal Heart Rhythms
- Abnormal Kidney Function
- Abnormal Liver Enzyme Tests
- Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding
- Abnormal Pap Smears
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Abscess - Minor
- Absent Period
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Acid Reflux
- Acne
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adjustment Disorder
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Adolescent Sexual Health
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anal Rash
- Anemia
- Ankle Gout
- Ankle Osteoarthritis
- Anxiety Disorder
- Arm Bulging Muscle
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis (vascular)
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atypical Chest Pain
- Back Pain
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Boils & Carbuncles
- Breast
- Chronic Illness
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Dysmenorrhea
- Female Incontinence
- Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
- Headaches
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Heartburn
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Menopause
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Primary Care
- Stress and Physical Health
- Substance Abuse
- Weight Gain
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Case Western Reserve University, B.A. Biology 2003
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2010
Education & Fellowships
Graduate School - Case Western Reserve University
Family Nurse Practitioner
Cleveland,
OH USA
2010
Undergraduate - Case Western Reserve University
Biology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2003
Additional Training
- Certification as a Menopause Practitioner, 2019
Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, 2019
Professional Highlights
- National Certified Menopause Practitioner, 2019 (North American Menopause Society)
Primary Care Women's Health Specialist
Faculty, Transition to Primary Care Practice Program
Cleveland Clinic Community Care Patient Safety and Quality Committee
Cleveland Clinic Community Care Adult Clinical Quality Practice Committee
Manager Advanced Practice Practitioners Lorain Primary Care Service Area
DEA-X certification in Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, 2010
Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Interests
Health Promotion and Wellness, Women's Health, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes, Obesity, Headaches, Asthma, Smoking Cessation
Memberships
- North American Menopause Society
National Osteoporosis Foundation
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses
54 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
4 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 17, 2020
I am very impressed with the care I received. I know COVID has all medical providers busy but she took the time to take care of my needs.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
This is a reschedule of a 6 month appointment that was supposed to be with her Dr. who we know is busy and it ended up being so good because the CNP was phenomenal with our 96 year old mother!
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2020
I Love my Dr.
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2020
Dr. Bruegger always goes above and beyond. She can listen to me ramble on and on and knows exactly what is going on and directs me right where I need to go. she is the best.