My hope is that each patient feels able to share concerns, symptoms, and goals. We will create a plan together to help you achieve these goals and feel your best.
Louise Babikow is an experienced certified registered nurse practitioner specializing in functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and hepatology. At Oshi Health, she works with patients who have a variety of GI symptoms and conditions.
Prior to her work with Oshi, Louise spent a good chunk of her career in gastroenterology, first as a bedside nurse and then a nurse practitioner. In addition to GI care, Louise also has a special interest in medical research and has co-authored a book chapter and several articles.
When she’s not working, Louise enjoys gardening, running, and volunteering. When she can, she also loves visiting new places.
Education:
- Master of Science in Nursing, University of Pennsylvania
- Master of Research, University of Edinburgh
Research and publications
- Integrated Virtual Care for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Advances in Faecal DNA Testing for Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Literature Review for Primary Care Providers
- Palliative Care for Persons with Advanced Liver Disease and Their Family Caregivers in Oxford Textbook for Palliative Care Nursing (6th Edition)
Memberships
- American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Awards and Recognitions
- Participants in the Milestone IBD Program through the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic (2023)
- Recipient of a Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship grant (2018)
- Recipient of the School of Nursing Endowed Scholarship at the University of Pennsylvannia (2017)
- Daisy Award (2016)
Favorite Gut Health Tip
Going back to the basics of whole foods, exercising regularly, hydrating, getting sufficient sleep, and managing stress does wonders for your gut health.