About Me
Deborah Bartholomew, MD, is a general obstetrician gynecologist and associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She has dual board certification in anatomic pathology and obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr. Bartholomew joined the faculty at Ohio State in 1998 as an associate professor. Her clinical interests include general obstetrics and gynecology. She practices at Stoneridge Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Bartholomew was one of the first gynecologists to include robotic surgery in her minimally invasive surgery skills. She developed a regional Vulvar Clinic at Ohio State which provides care to women from Ohio and surrounding states with vulvar disease.
Dr. Bartholomew was honored with an invitation to join the International Society of Vulvar Vaginal Disease (ISSVD) after presenting her research in the treatment of vulvodynia with gabapentin. She is the president-elect of the North American chapter of the ISSVD. Her platform will be development of a multidisciplinary curriculum for residents.
Her interest in pathology continues and is evident in her commitment to resident education in the field of colposcopy and cervical pathology. She was awarded the Colposcopy Recognition Award by the American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. Current research areas include HPV DNA detection techniques and HPV vaccines. She has received multiple teaching awards including the APGO Excellence in Medical Education Award, and the CREOG National Faculty Award.
Dr. Bartholomew attended the Medical College of Virginia with an Armed Forces Health Professions full scholarship. She graduated in 1983 and went on to complete her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the David Grant USAF residency program in California. She was awarded a sponsored Obstetrics and Gynecologic Pathology fellowship and a second residency in anatomic pathology at the University of California-Davis. Her research thesis involved novel early DNA detection techniques for human papillomavirus. This work was awarded the Searle-Donald Richardson Award at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology meeting in San Francisco in 1990.
Prior to joining Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center, Dr. Bartholomew was program director of the residency program at West Virginia University-Charleston. She also served in the Air Force as a physician for six years at a large AF teaching hospital, Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Miss. She was the chief of gynecology and gynecologic pathology, achieved the rank of Lt. Col and was honorably discharged with multiple commendations. A veteran of Desert Storm, she was on mobility for rapid deployment with the Air Transportable Hospital.
Highlights
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “America's Top Doctors,” 2010–2019 and "Regional Top Doctors," 2019-2021
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Preeclampsia
- Pregnancy
- Parturition
- Women's Health
- Robotics
- Urinary Incontinence
- Reproductive Health
- Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
- Vulvar Diseases
- Colposcopy
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Uterine Cervical Diseases
Locations Where I Practice
1581 Dodd Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-8000
160 W. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
614-293-9704
1581 Dodd Drive
4th Floor Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-8045
160 W. Wilson Bridge Road
Suite 2101 Worthington, OH 43085
614-293-3069
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA
MD
8/1/1979 - 5/14/1983
Internship
David Grant USAF Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA
6/30/1983 - 7/1/1984
Residency
David Grant USAF Medical Center, Travis AFB, CA
7/1/1984 - 6/30/1987
Fellowship
University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA
7/1/1987 - 6/30/1989
Board Certifications
American Board of Pathology
8/30/1990
American Board of OB/GYN
12/6/1991
Academic Information
My Department
Obstetrics & Gynecology
My Division
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
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.
162 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.6 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
4.5 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.6 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 10/25/2021, Dr. Bartholomew has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Friendly, respectful, highly knowledgeable, efficient And she cares about me and my health.
I have been going to Dr. Bartholomew for many years. I trust her expertise, and I appreciate her kindness and ease. She's awesome.
No bad experiences, Dr. Bartholomew and her staff are awesome!
As always, she listens, is very personable and professional and she always puts me at ease.
I've seen the main doc a couple times for my issue I'm having and she's been nothing less than great to me ! Thankful for her always explaining everything to me so I understand!
Have seen Dr. B for many years. Trust in her and will continue to see her.
Addressed my concerns
Excellent
Dr. Bartholomew took my concerns seriously. She spent time figuring out what was going on and wasn't in a rush to get on to the next patient.
e talked about experience since last visit onto current expectations. Went well not rushed but exchanging comments and questions - all good.
I really appreciated Dr. Bartholomew's bedside manners the time she took in my exam & during the appt. explaining things as the appt. progressed.
Dr Batholomew took the time to listen to my concerns and did a thorough exam. She was delightful
Excellent.
Dr Bartholomew is consistently engaged with her patient asking pertinent questions and giving excellent advice and recommendations to better one's health
Dr. Bartholomew listened, addressed my issues, was very confident and reassuring! A+ care!
Provider was good. Not trauma informed.
She's always so nice. I enjoy the visits
I have been seeing Dr Bartholomew for 20+ years now and appreciate her care
Competent and caring.
Walked me step by step through the procedure
Very good.
Caring & experienced.
Nice.
I have had Dr. Bartholomew as my Gynecologist for eighteen years. We have a good relationship.
Dr. Deborah Bartholomew was good to me and explained that condition. She was very busy and left before I got a chance to ask additional questions addressing other issues of concern.
Dr. Bartholomew is always so kind and caring. She sad down and listened to and answered my questions.
Very good.
Everything was good.
Dr. Bartholomew has a great bedside manner. Even though there are other OSU GYN's closer to me, I don't mind driving to see her because she's great.
After waiting 40 minutes inside the room, I was getting anxious as I only have so much time off for work. Once she arrived in the room she was pleasant, answered all my questions and spent ample time with me.
She - Dr. Bartholomew - was especially warm and caring this visit for my annual visit.
Dr. Bartholomew is always attentive & caring. She listens to my concerns & walks me through the answers. I only see her once a year, but she always walks in with my medical history at the ready.
Dr. Bartholomew puts me at ease, is very understanding & is able to explain things well. I 100% trust her as a physician.
She was very knowledgeable and took a great deal of time to ask questions and complete an examination.
she always seems rushed to get thru each appointment, doesn't take time to get to know me. most of the time doesn't seem like she has read my chart to know my history.
She was very thorough; inquisitive; concerned; patient; knowledgeable; and detail-oriented.
I wish I would have had moreconversation about my current condition that was diagnosed the day of visit.
really good
Very friendly and knowledgeable. Took time to thoroughly explain things to me.
kind, considerate, listens well, explains with care, encouraging. makes me feel well cared for.
Is very good to do her work.
Dr. Bartholomew always listens & is very caring.
she knows me pretty well. comfortable to be with her
She was great and had outstanding bedside manner.
She listened to me. Clearly she knew well what she was doing. And she was quite kind.
This is the 1st visit where I felt Dr. B. rushed & didn't fully know my history, discuss all options, & seemed rushed. It was disappointing after all these years in her care.
I wish Dr. Bartholomew would have done a better job talking about the ultrasound as she was conducting it. She didn't speak much and it was hard not being allowed to have my husband there to help advocate for me. She brought up some concerns for what she was seeing, but was not clear about her concerns. Also, I was double booked for this appointment and waited an hour. No one came to tell me that my appointment had been double-booked.
good
good
Very happy w/my provider - very nice & friendly!
very knowledgeable
She is wonderful. I recommend her often.
she also was a pro. and helpful
Good experience - Very professional and informative.
Dr Bartholomew was the best doctor I have ever seen at OSU, and I have been goin g to OSU drs for 43 years. She listen, offered me a treatment and was very kind. She was able to do an internal ultrasound that morning instead of having me schedule a new appointment. She should be the example for all GYN doctors at OSU.
Nothing bad. It's nice to go to the same person for so many years.
Took time to answer how I might use exercise to solve an issue that I was having. Asked appropriate follow-up questions when I told her personal news.
Very personable and not in a rush during my visit. May have to wait past my appointment time, but never an issue because she spends all the time needed with me and not in a big hurry to rush off to the next patient. She is the best!
a good experience
Always helpful, explains everything to my understanding and always makes sure I leave the office with prescriptions and follow-up opportunity.
Dr. Bartholomew is excellent in her "bedside manner" and actual care. She helped me resolve a painful issue that I thought I was going to have to live with. It is now resolved and I am very grateful.
I love Dr Bartholomew. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She has been my ob/gyn for almost 20 years now and she has given me amazing care, surgery, pre natal care, etc. She is the best!!
my Doctor was empathetic to my issues and answered all my qusetions about a prodcedure I will have.
Dr. Bartholomew is very profession, easy to talk with and definitely knows her profession - I am grateful I was referred to her -