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Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2008)
Professional interests include: anxiety, depression, diabetes, and more.
7920 Cedar Avenue S
Bloomington, MN 55425

Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD is an internist in Saint Louis Park, MN specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18 years of experience.

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Office Locations

3850 Park Nicollet Boulevard
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
(952) 993-1000
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7920 Cedar Avenue S
Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 428-1800
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8401 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
(952) 993-8300
(952) 993-8331
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Some issues Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

creatinine blood test
preventive care

In 2012, Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD had a list price for creatinine blood test, and preventive care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 430

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 436

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD.

Gender
Male 111
Female 209
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 309
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 134
From 75 to 84 87
85 and over 27
Less than 65 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD in 2013

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 25
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 248

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 162
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 215
Black 19
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 24
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD in 2014

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 26
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 140

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 176
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 202
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 26
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD in 2015

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD treated as an internist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2016 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 20
doctor visit 71

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD.

Gender
Male 35
Female 52
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 69
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 26
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD in 2016

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 21
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 28
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD treated as an internist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2017 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 75
diabetes management 15
doctor visit 195
lab tests 61
preventive care 45
vaccines 30

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 123
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 172
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 57
85 and over 36
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD in 2017

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 23
Dementia 11
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD treated as an internist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2018 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 108
diabetes management 20
doctor visit 178
lab tests 51
preventive care 20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD.

Gender
Male 38
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 123
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 39
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD in 2018

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 16
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD treated as an internist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 172
diabetes management 35
doctor visit 286
lab tests 259
preventive care 98
thyroid function tests 22
vaccines 22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 151
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 182
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 41
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD in 2019

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 19
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD treated as an internist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 118
diabetes management 34
doctor visit 171
lab tests 248
preventive care 79
thyroid function tests 27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD.

Gender
Male 39
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 123
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 26
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD in 2020

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 24
Dementia 9
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD treated as an internist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 142
diabetes management 37
doctor visit 262
lab tests 287
preventive care 84
thyroid function tests 25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 153
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 198
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 32
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD in 2021

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 19
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD treated as an internist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 104
diabetes management 28
doctor visit 179
lab tests 120
preventive care 67
thyroid function tests 19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 97
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 25
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD in 2022

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD treated as an internist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2023 were blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 111
doctor visit 179
lab tests 12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD.

Gender
Male 35
Female 86
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD in 2023

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD treated as an internist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2024 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 169
diabetes management 19
doctor visit 207
lab tests 75
preventive care 40

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD.

Gender
Male 33
Female 111
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 132
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 25
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD in 2024

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD treated as an internist in Saint Louis Park, MN were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

blood draw 113
diabetes management 26
doctor visit 229
lab tests 139
preventive care 61
thyroid function tests 23
vaccines 26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 116
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 132
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 41
85 and over 23
Less than 65 28
65 to 74 71

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 21
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Cancer 11
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 2008. She completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Minnesota

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 126 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis Park, MN. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Britt Westgard Ehlert, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Boston Scientific Corporation $69 SOLYX SIS SYSTEM
$69
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $69

Biography

Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan, Dr. Britt Ehlert attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Ehlert's areas of expertise consist of diabetes, heart problems, and depression. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating.

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