Deborah Gordish, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Primary Care - Internal Medicine
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614-688-7150Conditions and expertise
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
- Hypothyroidism
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Depression
Locations
- Outpatient Care Lewis Center
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
I am a primary care doctor who sees patients 18 years of age and older.
I want to provide patients with excellent quality care and to help educate them on their health needs. Helping patients meet their individual health goals is very important to me.
My clinical interests include preventive medicine and rheumatologic disorders.
What I enjoy most about working at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the ability for patients to receive top-level specialty and primary care. I enjoy teaching young physicians, both in the hospital and at the internal medicine residency longitudinal clinic.
I’m proud to call Ohio home. I grew up in the Westerville area, attended Miami University for undergraduate education and then went to medical school at University of Cincinnati.
My husband and I have three children. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, bicycling and cooking. I volunteer at the Grace Free Clinic in Delaware.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2015-2019
- America's Best Doctors, U.S. News & World Report, 2007
- Associate Professor, General Internal Medicine
- Resident Teacher Recognition Award
- Best Doctor in America 2017
Conditions and expertise
- Depression
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Geriatrics
- High Blood Pressure
- Hyperlipidemias
- Hypothyroidism
- Internal Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
- Upper Respiratory Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Internal Medicine
- Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
6/1/1997 - 6/1/1999 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
6/1/1996 - 6/1/1997 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
1/1/1992 - 1/1/1996
Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine
8/24/1999
Ratings and 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.
387 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Gordish has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Always upbeat and caring
Very good
Always referred to my records when asking questions.
She always listens to me and answers my questions and or concerns
She was great as always
Always great listener and explainer, personable
Dr Gordish practices evidence based medicine and knows me well.
Very good. She appeared to be rushed.
I love my Doctor she is pleasant and thorough
She listening and explained findings well.
Gordish listens well and addresses all concerns. Good at communicating.
Dr. Gordish is a wonderful physician. I hold her in the highest regard. She even offered vaccinations for flu and Covid without my asking.
Nothing Bad, was a pleasant visit
Good
Listen well
Dr. Gordish answered all of my questions and showed concern and compassion to my issues. I had many questions and she answered all of them she was extremely thorough.
Love these doctors
Exceptional doctor and commitment to my care
I am very happy with my doctor. I have been seeing her for many years. She is very knowledgeable, very caring and very understanding. Fortunately, I am overall in very good health now, but in the past, when I did have health issues, the care she gave, was excellent. Over the years, I have gained spiritual knowledge, which has helped me improve my physical, emotional and mental well being a lot. My doctor respects what I am doing for myself. Having a doctor with that understanding, has been extremely important for me and I would love to have her as my provider as long as she is willing to do it.
Always attentive, answers questions thoroughly and gives useful advice.
I have had many years of excellent care provided by Dr. Gordish. She is an excellent listener and always tries her best to find a good solution to all of my health issues.
Dr. Gordish listens to you. She's really intelligent and caring.
She shared a story about herself, making her very relatable. She also referenced people In "our age group" - which I also liked. We are similar age.
Very detailed Very pleasant
Dr Gordish is THE BEST; she's been my care provider for over 20 years and I will never change her. Being the son of a physician, I can tell you that she's excellent as my mother usually agreed with her about my care.
Can't say enough about Dr. Gordish. She sets the bar high for those professionals whom she interacts and with the students she teaches. My healtth is managed well under her care.
I have most confidence in her knowledge and judgment
OUTSTANDING!
Respectful and professional
Dr. Gordish is incredibly intelligent and knows how to make you comfortable about treating your medical issues.
Dr Gordish - have been a patient for years. I trust her.
Good
Dr. Gordish is very approachable, knowledgeable about my unique health issues and supportive in my questions and answers she gives me. I appreciate here so much for listening to my concerns and getting me the additional medical care I needed.
I communicate freely with Dr. Gordish when I have questions. She responds promptly, and we have made changes to my care based upon this interaction. During this office visit we discussed some questions I had not raised before. She provided a treatment in the office, and we made a medication modification the following day after making use of My Chart. I feel that Dr. Gordish Is MY physician, and I cannot ask for better treatment or counsel.
Listens and is very thorough in her exam
Dr Gordish always takes time to answer my questions and explain all the medical issues of concern.
Very good
All good
Dr Gordish is an excellent doctor . I feel so fortunate to have her in my team of heath care providers.
Dr Gordish is kind, understanding and patient
Calm and reassuring demeanor; she really listened to my concerns
All good
Dr Gordish is a wonderful physician. She is always very attentive and answers all my questions. I have been her patient for over 30 years
Very good. Listened well to all my concerns
She is very good at her job
Always thorough, efficient and listens to my concern
Professional kind caring knowledgeable..the best
Always excellent
Excellent
Excellent care
I am not the easiest patient. Dr Gordish has gained my confidence and I listen to her.
She is also Fabulous. I love being a patient of Dr. Gordish. Her team is fabulous.
Did not make recommendations on how to lose the weight I have put on in the last year
Always listens
Great
She is the best. Always has read over my records before she enters the room. She listens and always have the answers.
Very Good
I have been seeing my provider for a decade and have a good working relationship with him
Dr. Gordish and her medical student, August were very kind and spent extra time with me, as I was experiencing a very emotional time.
Everything was good.
As usual completely happy with my provider
I have been close to a health problem with testing. With good guidance the tests are in good range now. She is very good Dr!
Cordial interaction and pertinent conversation
Efficient
Dr. Gordish always takes the time to answer my questions and is prompt to follow up on any concerns.
Good
Great
Dr. Gordish took the time to discuss my upcoming surgery and my decision about my options.
Dr Gordish is always very helpful and listens well to what my problems were. I have been with her for years and she Is an excellent Doctor!
Always very patient centered
Took her time, very kind, answered all my questions and concerns
I love Dr. Gordish. I've been going to her for more than 20 years
On time and friendly and efficientDr. Deborah Gordish is the best.
Excellent bedside manner
As always Dr gordish was thorough, knowledgeable,and attentive
Very helpful and thorough
Very personable and good listener. Explained everything well for our understanding.
Very good
Dr Gordish is an excellent Dr. I feel blessed to be under her care.
Dr. Gordish is patient with my questions and concerns relating to my health; she always gives me great advice.
Very responsive to questions through My Chart
Love dr Gordish
Dr Gordish is very pleasant, professional and attentive. She answers my questions and never acts like she is rushed.
Good as usual and friendly
Dr. Gordish is so "tuned in" to anything I have to say, so cordial - can't say enough wonderful things about her/ Always answers messages promptly and I would implicitly trust anything she would advise me to do/prescriptions, etc.
She is always very nice and professional
Thorough, discussed lab results, physical exam findings, and preventative care needed
My care provider takes care of my concerns and medical needs excellently. I hope she outlives me!!!
Always smiling and up lifting personality
Great bed side professionalism
I always have had experiences switch Dr Gordsh
Very confident, she put my mind at ease. Explained everything in detail.
Over two decades with Dr Gordish, I have found her to be exactly the kind of general doc I want and need: professional, thorough, knows my entire medical situation, doesn't overprescribe nor underprescribe. I am totally pleased.
Professional
The student was nice and listened.
Kind
Dr. Gordish is amazing. She listens, asks questions and addresses my concerns and explains my concerns in a manner easy to understand. She makes me comfortable and has a great professional manner.
Very hood visit as usual
Spent more than ample time addressing my health concerns
Provides helpful suggestions.
Dr. Gordish is always very thorough and explains things well. A very caring person
She always takes very good care of me.I appreciate her patience in her kindness
Dr Gordish is the best
Very friendly, easy to talk to
Dr Gordish always takes the time to explain things and listen to my concerns.
Very knowledgeable and understanding
Extremely helpful. Explains everthing in detail to my understanding. Answered all of my questions.
Very professional and honest about ways to loose my weight
Dr. Gordish is THE BEST!! She's professional, empathetic and caring. I trust her implicitly!
Always listens and I trust her
Dr. Answers my chart in a timely and useful manner. She is an expert diagnostician. Compassionate.
Never a bad experience
I have seen Dr Gordish for over ten years She is knowledgeable open to my concerns and willing to see other sources
Always helping with health issues
Dr Gordish is always concerned yet professional.
Dr. Gordish is amazing. I've seen her for many years and I trust her completely. She goes above and beyond the norm.
She is a good listener and provides excellent explanations of what is going on with you.
She's understanding but honest at the same time. I feel I can always trust her. And, of course, she is knowledgeable.
Dr Gordish is the best. She is kind, knowledgeable, thorough, supportive and listens. None better than Dr Gordish.
Helpful and knowledgeable
Dr Gordish - been a patient for years. She is responsive regarding MyChart questions also.
Always makes me feel like I am her only patient that day. Answers my questions and acts Interested in what I have to say.
She listened to my concerns and we came over the plan to help me improve some issues.
Dr. Gordish was kind, calming, and thorough. She examined every detail and pre-diagnosed a UTI before the lab test results were in. Her diagnosis was correct. Dr. Gordish is a phenomenal doctor. I can't praise her enough.
My provider is thorough and alway up to date with my healthcare needs. He
My doctor is extremely nice, very friendly, caring and understanding.
Always listens and make me feel cared for!
Very knowledgeable and attractive.
Dr. Gordish prescribed me a drug that is finally helping with chronic pain in my feet from bone spurs, for that I am grateful. A
Listen and answered my questions
I have a lot of confidence that she is giving me good care, with no bad experiences.
Always caring, takes time with you and answers any questions. Best doctor ever!
Always good.
FrIendly. Supportive. Knowledgeable.
Listened and respectful
Excellent
Always concerned about my health and wellbeing.
Always very attentive and explains things well.
Dr. Gordish is so friendly; she takes the time to listen to my concerns and provides easy to understand feedback. I also feel like she lets me have a say in my healthcare decisions.
Dr. Gordish has saved my life with her knowledge of medicines and their interactions. I had been to 3 doctors before being referred to her. I trust her with my life and she has made my anxiety bearable.
My provider could not see me and asked if I wanted to see another doctor that day. The doctor I saw was as nice and thorough as my regular doctor.
Very caring
Everything was excellent. The right questions were asked and she was very responsive to my answers.
All good. She has empathy, listens carefully. She persuades effectively when I they to d=get out of screening tests (colonoscopy.)
No bad experiences ever. I have been a patient of Dr. Gordish for almost 20 years.She really listens and cares.
Same excellent care I've been getting for years
She was able to tell me how much I weighed at my previous visit.
Dr. Gordish is amazing. She "always" take the time to listen to my concerns.
Dr.Gordish has the skill and attitude to make me comfortable with what to expect with my surgery. She reviewed all my medications and directed what to continue taking & what to stop when prior to the surgery.
Very informative and listened to concerns
Everything was very good
Love Dr Gordish
Excellent as usual.
I have been Dr Gordishs patient for many years and I completely trust and respect her judgment and care.
I feel at complete ease discussing my health with her. I trust her to help me make good health choices.
Excellent care, no c/o
Explains care and what tests might be done in the future. Very thorough.
Patient and thorough
Took time to explain everything
Dr.. Gordish is awesome! She took extra time listening to a "dental" concern I have and gave me excellent information and advice.
Prompt, attentive, knowledgeable, gave me solid info and effective medicine
Asked questions and answered all of mine. Dr. Gordish Is the best! Always friendly, kind and helpful.
Low wait time, efficient, always kind