Nazhat Taj-Schaal, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Primary Care - General Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
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614-688-7150Conditions and expertise
- Primary Care
- Preventive Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Locations
- Primary Care in Outpatient Care Lewis Center
Academics and research
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
I am board certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics.
This means that I spend most of my time devoted to caring for whole families, across the age spectrum. I focus on preventive medicine, chronic disease management and coordination of care across the health system. Currently, I'm accepting newborns.
I’m most interested in quality improvement and improving the delivery of health care for everyone.
What I enjoy most about The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is working with colleagues in various specialties and providing care for whole families in one office.
I enjoy spending time with my two children and husband. I also like reading and spending time outdoors.
Highlights
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014-2019
- Associate clinical professor, internal medicine
- Associate division director of quality, General Internal Medicine
- Medical student mentor
Conditions and expertise
- Internal Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
- Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN, United States
7/1/2001 - 6/30/2004 - Internship - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
- Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN, United States
6/1/2000 - 6/30/2001 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, United States
8/5/1996 - 5/7/2000
Certifications
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American Board of Pediatrics
11/1/2005 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/24/2004
Academics and research
My clinical interests include providing primary care for whole families. I am able to manage patients across the age spectrum and effectively transitions pediatrics patients with chronic medical conditions to adult specialists. My clinical interests include preventative medicine and chronic disease management.
I am concerned with improving the quality of care that each patient receives in a patient-centered environment. I was involved in creating the care coordination program in our ambulatory sites which provides team based support for patients with multiple chronic illnesses. I am currently helping the general internal medicine clinics with their implementation of Comprehensive Primary Care Plus through the CMS.
Research interests
- Quality of Care
- Care Coordination
Academic information
- Department:
- Internal Medicine
- Division:
- General Medicine
More about my research
Ratings and reviews
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Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Nazhat Taj-Schaal has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
She is the best provider- always caring and helpful with my concerns
Attentive and active listener
Dr. Taj is the BEST doctor! I recommend her to my friends, and even though I switched insurances, I refuse to switch doctors. She is kind, thorough, clear, and always takes time to listen. Thank you Dr. Taj for being amazing!
I am so blessed to have Dr. Taj as my primary. Kind, patient, compassionate and always makes me feel like I am valued as a patient and a person
Dr. TAJ is absolutely the best. She listens with empathy and shows compassion at each and every visit.
Dr. Taj is great! Truly cares about pts. And knows her stuff!
Listened
Dr. Taj is hands-down the best provider I've ever had. She is very patient and kind. I never feel rushed when I'm in her office because she takes time to listen to my concerns and she really cares about her patients. I also have confidence in her ability to figure out my health problems and to provide a solution that works best for me. She is thorough and very quick to respond when I reach out to her via mychart. She's an amazing doctor.
She is absolutely brilliant in every aspect of my health and mental health questions . I would hope Dr.Nazhat Taj-Schall receives an Excellent Award.
Easy to talk to
Only the best from her
I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Taj.
Dr Taj-Schaal always picks up from my last visit. Remembers details. Very personable and kind. Comprehensive exam with every concern addressed. I am recovering from extensive back surgery 4 months ago ago. She helped me put on my trousers at the end of appt because I still have difficulty doing that. She commented promptly on my chart about my labs drawn that day.
Dr. Taj, is very thorough and always follows up with any issues or test results promptly. She understands all my problems and is always ready to help me in any way she can. It is always a pleasure to see her.
She was wonderful. I couldn't get is to see my primary care provider. We met right after I had submitted my care request and I was in very good hands.
Taj is the best! I drive over an hour to see her!
This was the first time I met her. She was very thorough and took her time making sure I was taken care of.
Taj is always amazing
My care provider listened carefully to my questions and answered them expertly.
Dr. Taj is always straightforward, but professional. I like that she really listens and addresses my concerns.