Kimberly Tartaglia, MD
Physician, Professor
Hospitalist, Primary Care - Internal Medicine
Conditions and expertise
- General Practice
- Chronic Disease
- Inpatients
- Hospitalists
- Pediatrics
- Internal Medicine
Locations
- University Hospital – Rhodes Hall
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
As an internal medicine physician, I provide high-level, compassionate care to hospitalized patients with an emphasis on setting them up for long-term success once they can go home. My philosophy of care is rooted in meeting patients where they are and helping them identify and reach their health and wellness goals. To better achieve this aim, I launched and now serve as director of the Inpatient Lifestyle Medicine Consults service within the Division of Hospital Medicine.
During my 16-plus years working in hospital medicine, I have seen how our environment influences our ability to lead a healthy life. My team and I partner with patients and their families to help them envision their future and accomplish their health goals through lifestyle modifications and medical management. We work collaboratively with each patient to leverage specific changes that work best for them and promote healing.
I love educating patients and families on the power of lifestyle change to prevent, treat, and occasionally reverse disease. Empowering patients to achieve their health goals is the most rewarding part of medicine for me.
Highlights
- American College of Physicians Hospitalist of the Year, 2012
- Mentor of the Year, 2012, Department of Internal Medicine
Conditions and expertise
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Chronic Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus
- General Practice
- Hospitalists
- Inpatients
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Referral and Consultation
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
- University of Chicago School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2008 - Internship - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
- University of Chicago School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
6/1/2004 - 6/30/2005 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Rush Medical College at Rush University, Chicago, IL, United States
9/11/2000 - 6/11/2004
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
11/13/2024 -
American Board of Pediatrics
10/27/2008 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/12/2008
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 11/3/2025 Dr. Tartaglia has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Aquifer