About Me
Providing excellent, evidence-based, personalized care to my patients is my primary objective as an otolaryngologist. This level of care requires involving my patients in management plans and often collaborating with other staff and colleagues at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Ohio State's leaders are on the cutting edge of medicine and medical education. It's a joy to work with other specialists to care for patients, but I also enjoy every opportunity to teach residents and students. One of my main motivations to practice academic medicine is to influence and shape future doctors, which has led to many roles within the College of Medicine.
My own practice has been shaped by providing services to patients that otherwise may not be available such as sublingual immunotherapy and minimal invasive salivary gland procedures using sialoendoscopy. I understand the challenges that patients face and make every effort, professionally and personally, to ease their concerns and provide comprehensive care.
In my free time, I love to read, travel, watch movies, attend Ohio State football games and relax with my family.
Highlights
- Co-Chair, The Ohio State University College of Medicine Admissions Committee
- Chief of Staff-Elect, University hospitals
- General Otolaryngology National Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Program Advisory Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- Fellow of American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors and Top Black Doctors lists
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Vertigo
- Otitis Externa
- Vestibular Diseases
- Audiology
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation
- Sleep Disorders
- Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases
- Asthma
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
- Airway Obstruction
- Cough
- Ear Diseases
- Facial Nerve Diseases
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hearing Disorders
- Hearing Loss
- Hoarseness
- Jaw Abnormalities
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nose Diseases
- Otolaryngology
- Parathyroid Diseases
- Pharyngitis
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Rhinitis
- Salivary Gland Diseases
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea Syndromes
- Thyroid Diseases
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Tracheal Diseases
Locations Where I Practice
400 Altair Pkwy
Suite 4200
Westerville, OH 43082
614-366-3687
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
2nd Floor, Suite 2C
Westerville, OH 43081
614-366-3687
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
8/25/1997 - 6/8/2001
Internship
Mount Carmel Medical Center of Columbus, Columbus, OH
7/1/2001 - 6/30/2002
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2002 - 6/30/2006
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
5/14/2007
Academic Information
My Department
Otolaryngology
My Division
Otolaryngology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
176 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.7 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.7 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.7 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.7 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.4 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.7 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.7 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/29/2023, Dr. Schofield has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr Schofield is a talented physician. She has removed 3 lymph nodes for me in 4 years enabling my harmonic Doc to plan my cancer care. She is my hero.
I was surprised to find Minka having the complete opposite demeanor from what I had experienced with the nurse/assistants. She came across very cold and barely cracked a smile no matter how friendly I continue to be and just couldn't get the same in return. When I couldn't answer what had been on an allergy test of mine from 10+ years ago her tone a/ response made me feel likewell an idiotoverall I felt like she was quick to say my issues were acid reflux and being pregnant vs actually doing an endoscopy to confirm no blockage or anything else to truly give a diagnosis. I felt brushed off and was sent out with directions to get a nasal spray, Pepcid, and to change my diet.
She doesn't seem to care. She just came in and said "What question did you want me to answer?" I think this is unprofessional, she didn't let me speak much and she acts as if the things that concern me are silly. She made me feel dumb and she just said there was nothing she could do for my problem. She comes off rude and uninterested. I don't feel comfortable with her.
Excellent intervention paid attention to details and listened carefully to my questions and concerns.
Good listener, not hurried , addressed concerns
Total professional
Very good
Care provider was excellent.
Best provider ever.
First time meeting. Listened and understood my needs. Was on time and provided excellent care.
She listened to me and explained my health concerns.
Dr. Schofield was warm, prompt, thorough, already had a plan and I couldn't ask for a better doctor for this problem.
Dr. Schofield was very professional. Clearly explained what she was doing and clearly stated plans for my care. I was very impressed and pleased.
Seems very knowledgeable
Reviewed my issue, explained the procedure being done, what to expect, follow up. Listened to my concerns as I have adhesive allergy & problems with tapes. I feel comfortable with her. The manner she discusses things, invites questions, comments and participation by the patient is really excellent.
She was very attentive and explained things very well
Excellent as always
Professional
Knowledgeable and repectful
Knowledgeable and efficient
Good
Good
I feel like Dr. Schofield doesn't fully listen or care. Maybe it's her personality, not certain..
Excellent doctor.
She was very professional and knowledgeable
Was very knowledgeable about my condition and address my concerns brought things to my attention that I didn't even realize
Excellent care. She answered all my concerns.
Dr Schofield helped me to understand my condition more thoroughly than any previous ENT I'd seen. I came away enlightened -almost gratified that someone really understood my concerns and had answers.
Nothing was wrong
I have known her for 10 years, always looking forward to discuss health issues with this provider.
Friendly and knowledgeable
Very direct and covered all questions. Gave me options for treatment plan and explained things well. Was reassured regarding my medical concerns. Definitely trust her for my care.
Very friendly and knowledgeable
She was a great listener and gentle when cleaning my ears.
Dr. Schofield provided outstanding care and was incredibly responsive when I had a concern following my surgery. She took exceptional care of me and went above and beyond to ensure I was well cared for.
Outstanding professional. She provided me management guidelines. Very caring and compassionate!
She seemed very knowledgeable and went over several things with me during the visit. She was all business during my visit. No small talk or chatting at all.
The doctor was very patient with me and explained every detail of my problem and prescribed medication and asked me to see in few more weeks. She is attentive and was really nice.
Very thoughtful, explained to me and made sure I understood things.
Had test that with unexpected results. Spent time explaining and showing me the results and what next steps are.
She was thorough and knowledgeable but I felt dismissed. She handed me a handout and that was that. I felt like I wasted her time.
Great doctor! I was an "add on" to her daily schedule and she spent plenty of time with me to hear my comments, problems, and concerns. She was extremely thorough in her examination and provided treatment protocols that have treated my symptoms effectively. Very grateful for her!
She was professional, but friendly and made me feel confident in her knowledge.
I do not sense she is strong at putting people at ease. I can tell she is a great medical practitioner and very smart, but she's not friendly or warm in communication.. I left leave feeling like I've just paid a copay and billed my insurance to spend a few mins with her and not leave knowing more than when I came. She doesn't explain anything beyond the questions you ask, so if you don't know what to ask, you leave with incomplete information.
Congenial, respectful, and knowledgeable
Her bedside manor is something to be worked on. Comes in and never says hello, how are you nothing in a friendly way. We had a discussion about my issues after my cleaning, but wasn't too concerned which I was.
Seemed very knowledgeable, little hard to hear/understand with mask on
Professional, responses given on a timely manner, helped me understand my condition with thorough explanation.
Dr. Schofield is personable, caring, a very good listener and very easy to talk to. She takes the time to talk and I never feel rushed. She always addresses all my concerns and questions, fully explaining everything in a manner that I can easily understand. She empowers me with knowledge so I can make the best decision for myself in terms of options for improving my hearing.
Dr. Schofield is such an excellent provider.
Very nice & intelligent Dr.
Very good.
Dr. Minka, L. Schofield was professional and explain everything to where I understood it & she didn't mind when I had it repeated.
Always excellent!
I cannot say enough nice things about Dr. Schofield. She is very knowledgeable and always puts my concerns at ease. She is a true gem!
Staff and receptionists/schedulers pleasant, respectful and knowledgeable.
I found the care given at the office to always be exceptional.
The care provider made time to do a biopsy without having to reschedule me for another appointment in the same week.
She was not very personable with me, seemed tired/bored when interacting with me.
Dr. Schofield showed concern for my condition and referred me to the right therapist for vertigo. She also removed a lesion in my nose. This was a follow-up.
Always professional and relatable. Shows geniuine concern. If I could give her a higher rating, I would I have complete confidence in her.
Listens & cares.
Dr. Schofield changed her mask to a vinyl cover so I could read her lips. Not many dr. do that!!!
I very much appreciated the time with the resident and her sharing that information before Dr. Schofield came in. Dr. Schofield took her time and was very thorough in her examination and provided information I needed moving forward.
In previous visits I felt she was more engaged with my problems. This time she seemed uninterested and wasn't really listening.
Very good, thorough.
Absolutely professional
Interested and inquisitive. Concerned and caring. Eye contact some of the time but not much.
Good listener - solves problems.
The Dr understood my issues and concerns. She gave me easy to understand instructions
Good experience and care received
Dr. Schofield is nice and does a good job!