Randell Wexler, MD
Physician, Professor
Primary Care - Family Medicine
Make an appointment
614-293-2614
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Disease Management
- Primary Care
- Family Practice
- High Blood Pressure
Locations
- Outpatient Care Gahanna
Academics and research
Department: Family Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
As a primary care physician, I am there to guide and educate my patients. Patients have a responsibility to themselves and their families to engage in their own care. I want them to be as healthy as possible. I also want to help patients manage their chronic disease and provide self-management support.
Although I practice complete family medicine, I have an interest in improving blood pressure control in the primary care setting. I’m also interested in sports medicine and health care policy.
What I enjoy most about The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the ability to be on the forefront of innovations in care as well as working as a team with other health care providers.
In my spare time, I enjoy attending Ohio State football games, traveling with my wife, playing with my dog, watching movies and running.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
- Receiving research funding from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- Implementing Patient-Centered Medical Homes
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
- Received the inaugural Ohio State Medical Association Physician Advocate Award
- Served on the Ohio Health Board
Conditions and expertise
- Disease Management
- Family Practice
- High Blood Pressure
- Primary Care
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Masters of Public Health (MPH)
- Ohio State University at Columbus, Columbus, OH
8/1/2001 - 7/13/2003 - Fellowship - Family Medicine
- Mount Carmel Health System-Corporate Service Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1993 - 6/13/1994 - Residency - Family Medicine
- Mount Carmel Health System-Corporate Service Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1991 - 6/13/1993 - Internship - Family Medicine
- Mount Carmel Health System-Corporate Service Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1990 - 6/13/1991 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, United States
8/1/1986 - 6/9/1990
Certification
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American Board of Family Medicine
7/9/1993
Academics and research
After joining the Department of Family and Community Medicine in 2000, I have been focused on improving care delivery trough value based models such as PCMH and CPC+. Currently I am a board member of the Ohio State ACO. I have served as the vice chair of clinical services since 2012.
Research interests
- Improving Care Delivery
- PCMCH
- CPC+
Active funding
- Co I HRSA (T0BHP30007¬01¬00)
Expanding and Enhancing, and enriching the primary care workforce through clinical transformation
The goal is to support the education and implementation of value based transformation.
$2,491,068 07/01/2016/06/30/2021 - Co-investigator NIH/NIA (R01AG050801)
Urine antimicrobial proteins in older adults: aging, infection, & innate immunity
The goal of this study is to identify the role that urinary antimicrobial peptides play in diagnosing UTI in older adults. $2,805,735
7/01/2016-03/30/2021
Select publications
- Wexler R, MD, Hefner J, Sieck C Taylor CA, Leman J Panchal AR, Aldrich A, McAleaenry AS. Connecting Emergency Department Patients to Primary Care
J Am Board Fam Med; 2015:6 722-732. - Bittoni MA, Wexler R, Spees CK, Clinton SK, Taylor CA. Lack of private health insurance is associated with higher mortality from cancer and other chronic diseases, poor diet quality, and inflammatory biomarkers in the United States. Prev Med. 2015;81:420-426.
- Wexler R, Lehman J, Welker MJ. Patient Centered Medical Home transformation at an academic medical center. Journal of Hospital Administration. Vol 5, No. 16. 2015. DOI: 10.5430/jha.v5n1p34. http://www.sciedu.ca/journal/index.php/jha/issue/view/385.
- Sieck, CJ, Hefner JL, Wexler RK, Taylor CA, McAlearney AS. "Why do they do that?: Looking beyond typical reasons for non-urgent ED use among Medicaid patients," Patient Experience Journal. 2016;3:22-30.
- Wexler RK, Pleister A, Raman SV. Palpitations: Evaluation in the Primary Care Setting. Am Fam Physician. 2017 Dec 15;96(12):784-789.
National positions
- Past chair FamMedPAC (AAFP) and current board member FamMedPAC (AAFP)
Awards and honors
- Harry Shaver Award for publishing an original manuscript during residency, 1993
- Excellence in Research During Residency, American Academy of Family Physicians, 1993
- Excellence in Academia, Mt. Carmel Family Practice Residency, 1996
- Ohio Academy of Family Physicians, OAFP Advocate, 2001
- Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians, 2001
- Honorary membership, Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, 2003
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2003
- Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health, 2003
- President’s Award, The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians, 2003
- Team Physician Award, Ohio Athletic Trainers Association, 2005
- Preceptor All Star Award, OSU College of Medicine, 2007
- Ohio State Medical Association, Physician Advocate Award (inaugural award), 2011
- Larry Gabel Advocate Award, OSU Department of Family and Community Medicine, 2011
- Research award, American Academy of Family Physicians Scientific Assembly, 2011
- Selection as a Council of Academic Family Medicine Advocate, 2012
- Best of NAPCRG, "Gaps in Knowledge: What do Primary Care Patients Know About the Opioids They Have Been Prescribed?" (one of 10 chosen from over 600), 2015
Professional memberships
- AAFP
- OAFP
- OSMA
Academic information
- Department:
- Family Medicine
- Division:
- Family Medicine
More about my research
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.
237 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
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. Wexler has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Always terrific. Listens very well.
Asks great questions. Listens. Gives me information in a way that it understandable. Very comfortable with him.
Dr. Wexler is outstanding. Always addresses my health issues whether or not he was the provider. Example: my brain aneurysm
Dr. WEXLER, IS A VERY GOOD CARE PROVIDER. HE ALWAYS REVIEWS MY HEALTH HISTORY. I INFORMED HIM OF SOME NEW MEDICAL CONCERNS WHICH HE REFERRED ME TO THE NECESSARY MEDICAL TEAM THAT I COULD ADDRESS MY MEDICAL CONCERNS. MY DECEASED HUSBAND INTRODUCED ME TO DR. WEXLER AND I AM SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE SUCH A DR. WHO HAS THE MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE, CONCERN TO ALWAYS ADDRESS MY MEDICAL/MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS FOR THAT I AM GRATEFUL.
He was clinical and professional.
Dr. Wexler was his normal knowledgeable, competent and friendly self.
Listened to my concerns. Answered questions about test results in terms I could understand. Explained what to expect and when to seek additional care.
Great
Dr Wexler has been caring for our family for the past 20 years. Always pleasant, knowledgeable, honest and thorough. I would give him the highest levels of recommendations to others.
I always am comfortable seeing my provider
I feel like I have the best care provider ever. He's always concerned with whatever I talk to him about and gives me answers that follows up.
Very professional, pleasant. We talked about previous discussions in addition to the visit check up.
The Dr was efficient and introduced himself.and did the flu and Covid testing I requested.
Dr. Wexler cares and wants the best for me.
Dr Wexler has been caring for all of my children for the past 2 decades. He is always open, honest, a good listener, professional and trustworthy. He understands our needs and is reliable and thoughtful in our care. He takes his time to explain things to my children and me in a consumable way and addresses all of our concerns with compassion and empathy.
Very good listener.
Pro- health and self care.
He is always so kind and genuinely interested in what's going on with me and my health.
Excellent as always. Dr. Wexler is patient, informative and always listens to my concerns.
Everything went fine
I have been a patient of Dr. Wexlers for many years and I really enjoy him. He is very thorough and easy to talk to.
Always extremely responsive to questions
Good
Dr. Randell Wexler is & has always been personable on each visit. I like that he takes the time to get to know his patients and we are not just a number to him. Dr. Randell Wexler takes the time to explain things so you understand and is very considerate to my emotional & mental well-being.
Always polite and caring.
Dr. Wexler is always, prompt, thorough. Responds to messages VERY PROMPTLY. Reviews lab results quickly and sends a message.
Dr Wexler is excellent. Always detailed in issues re: my health and options for care.
I did not feel heard or respected during my visit. I came in feeling vulnerable and needed support, but the doctor seemed rushed, talked over me, and made me feel judged. It felt like they hadn't reviewed my chart or understood why I was there, even though I came in based on a message from the clinic and for FMLA since I had doctors order to be on bedrest. I had been diagnosed with concussion, I was already having a hard time processing things, and I felt dismissed instead of supported. I had a horrible migraine from sun/light inside. I needed to be treated with decency. I ended up crying during my appointment from the frustration. The receptionist was the only person who showed patience and kindness, and I appreciated that. Overall, I left feeling uncomfortable and misunderstood, and I don't feel confident continuing care with this provider.
Excellent care provider
Great
Great
After blood work, he called and increased medication, and wanted follow up blood draw to see how the medication is working to lower cholesterol.it was quick, in to see the doctor. He was concerned about safety, as he wore a mask also.
Excellent He always listens and inclusive
Top notch
I think I have the best care provider ever he always listens follows through very quickly and is very thorough with my health
Very nice and thorough making sure I had all questions answered
From the moment I arrived, Dr. Randell was neither courteous nor professional. He ignored my chief complaint and brought up unrelated topics, making the visit uncomfortable and humiliating. He showed no empathy, accused me of "doctor shopping" without basis, and offered medication options without proper clinical indication. As soon as he entered, he said, "I am here for today's visit only, I won't be your future doctor," and he was so anxious to express that. This experience left me feeling neglected.
Great
On time, listened well, positive experience when I felt terrible
Very well informed, and caring. He answered questions in a way, good way to help me understand my health concerns.
No eye contact and very little dialogue.
Excellent doctor. Always exhibits respect & caring.
Dr. Wexler is a wonderful doctor. He takes time to discuss any concerns I have.
The provider answered all my medical questions.
ALWAYS A GOOD EXPERIENCE. GOOD
Dr. Wexler is the best! As always, he was very attentive and helpful.
Very attentive and thorough have always been pleased with the care I've received through the years.
I wish I would've received preventative care. Maybe that comes from me asking as well, but I was told about prescription medicine to help alleviate my pain
Dr Wexler has been my PCP for a long time and has helped me through several serious issues. I can't imagine a better PCP.
I've known Randy for years. We always talk about what's going on away from work. He's a good friend.
Dr. Wexler was wonderful. He is extremely knowledgeable. I liked his manner of explaining information to me. He was on time but did not make me feel rushed.
He's the best, very considerate of what you have to say and extremely knowledgeable on all health issues.
Listens and genuinely cares. Very knowledgeable and is familiar with our health records, history.
Excellent care
Excellent care and attention to my needs.
Easy to ask, easy to understand. Long time under this physician's care because I have confidence in him.
Efficient
Good care
My provider is caring, always listens to what I have concerns about and follows up on my concerns very efficient overall just a great doctor
My questions were answered and a referral was made to an otolaryngologist.
I came in for a rib injury. He did an excellent job of explaining why I was experiencing the symptoms and what I could do to help myself if it happened again.
Excellent
He was very thorough and showed concern for the questions I had
Dr. Wexler is the best! I value my relationship with him. He is a terrific resource.
It's all great, and always has been
Attentive to my questions, proactive regarding health care, made me feel very comfortable
Dr Wexler is always awesome
Very detailed and thorough
Sat down and ask me how I was doing and went over my meds list
Dr Wexler is the best
Dr Wexler is always attentive, knowledgable and polite
Doctor is always very good - listens, cares, gives good advice, offers options to care
He is always available to answer questions and explain in detail any questions I have. Great Doctor will never change. I have full confidence in his care.
As always, Dr. Wexler was personable, polite, and professional. He was knowledgeable about my, and my wife's medications.
Great as always just with hormone therapy was an option. Wish I could address all my basic well/healthcare at one time.
Dr. Wexler always takes time to listen and provide thoughtful answers. He is top notch!
Very knowledgeable and answers question in details- I never ever feel rushed
Professional, knowledgeable, courteous, listener and engaging.
He is always willing to listen to my concerns and help me figure out what's going on. He does not hesitate to order tests or lab work to dig deeper into the problem.
Knowledgeable and Concerned My total Health
He listens & doesn't rush things.
I been under Dr. Wexler's care for close to 20 years, and I couldn't asked for a better Doctor. I am very happy with his care and feel confident enough to share and discuss anything. He is open and gives you the time to ask questions and gives great feebacks.One of the BEST doctor's!!!
I was seen before my appointment time, exam was very thorough
He was great the doctor gave me information I needed for my problem
Beyond question, the best.
Dr. Weller is outstanding in every respect: knowledgeable, caring, thorough.
Good listener and sound advice about blood test I would need and prescription changes
Dr. Wexler is absolutely outstanding!
Great