Zachary Bittinger, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Primary Care - Family Medicine
Conditions and expertise
- Contraceptive IUDs
- Health Services for Transgender Persons
- End of Life Care
- Men's Health
- Family Practice
- Pediatrics
Locations
- Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
Academic information
Department: Family Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
As a physician, I’m passionate about family medicine for several reasons: (1) It allows me to help everyone from newborns to elderly patients, from all walks of life, and to manage a wide range of acute and chronic problems. (2) I enjoy how family medicine encourages me to be the coordinator for diverse, talented interprofessional teams, including specialists, pharmacists, therapists, dietitians and other providers. (3) I love building long-term relationships with my patients because I can celebrate, counsel, grieve and overall play a small but hopefully important role in their life’s journey.
I want to help patients understand their health better and make the best decisions for themselves and their loved ones. My role is not always to order every test or prescribe every medicine, but to find the right balance of care for each individual patient. I specialize in preventive medicine, which I believe is the essence of family medicine. My goal at every visit is to work with my patients to prevent the onset or progression of various conditions so that my patients can experience their lives to the fullest.
Since I attended The Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Indiana University for my education, I have seen firsthand the power of having academic resources at your fingertips. Additionally, when patients run into learners during their visits to my office, I encourage them to recognize the impact they’ll have on a student’s journey toward being a better, smarter, more caring provider!
In my free time, I love reading a wide range of fiction novels, listening to music and attending concerts, competing in and watching sports (Go Bucks!), playing trivia, and spending time with my wife and two beautiful children.
Highlights
- AAFP National Conference Poster Presentation, 2019
- Former staff member of Indianapolis Student Outreach Clinic (a student-led, interprofessional, free community clinic in which residents are primary staff and overseen by a physician)
- Contributed to 'Dysphagia: Looking Beyond Common Etiologies as a Primary Care Provider'
- Class President, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 2017
Conditions and expertise
- Asthma
- Contraceptive IUDs
- End of Life Care
- Family Practice
- Health Services for Transgender Persons
- High Blood Pressure
- Men's Health
- Pediatrics
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
- Women's Health
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Family Medicine
- Indiana University School Of Medicine-Indianapolis Campus, Indianapolis, IN, United States
7/1/2017 - 7/16/2020 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
8/1/2013 - 5/31/2017
Certification
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American Board of Family Medicine
7/17/2020
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.
212 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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- Ohio Association of Family Practitioners
He is always thorough and listens well.
The provider was kind,caring and thoughtful.
I really like Dr. Bittinger and his staff. I like coming to the Kingsdale office. Very convenient for me.
Good care provider.
This time Dr Bittenger was relaxed unlike several other times. Made for a more comfortable visit.
Bad non existent always great
Dr. Bittenger is easy to talk to, and I can tell he shows genuine concern.
Very good
Excellent.
I am at an age (59) where health-wise, things are not going as well as I'd like. As a result, I have contacted my provider with questions (90% via MyChart message). I feel like he might think I'm a bit of a hypochondriac. I don't feel like he dismisses my questions and concerns, but I feel that he might think they're a bit overblown or tedious. To be fair, this may all be in my head!
He work
I enjoyed talking with him. He was a very good listener and answered all my questions.
No complaints very good experience
I love my doctor. He listens and explains things ona level I appreciate as a nurse. He has put me to ease about my healthy journey. I am so glad I can rely on Dr Bittinger.
Dr. Bittinger always spend times examining and reviewing my care. He makes me feel like he cares about my health. He answers myChart emails in a timely manner.
Dr. Bitt is the best doctor I've ever had. He's an incredible listener and advocate for care.
He very much wants my input and listens well
Dr. Bittinger seems caring and genuine about my well care.
Good
Dr Bitt always takes time and shows concern for our worries/questions
Good
Dr. Bittinger really knows his stuff!
Dr Bitt is always great. Friendly, honest and caring. Truly feel that he is in your corner and wants to you to be as healthy as you can.
This was by far the best physical I have had - Dr. Bittinger is a great professional and very thorough
Kind, concerned, listened carefully.As positive as a doctor's appointment can be.
I feel that Dr. Bitt respects my opinion and keeps it in mind when treating me
I have had a good working relationship with Dr. Bittinger during the last four years, especially since I have had some recurring, but not necessarily serious, health care issues.
Provided thorough, thoughtful care taking the time to ask questions, reassess medication needs and preferences, and reasonably respected my independent health goals and expertise as a fellow physician.
Excellent
Dr. Bittinger Thank you for your kindness and reliable care Have a nice day!.
Dr Bottenger is the best physician I have had in the whole of my life. He's an incredibly good doctor and amazing human being. I appreciate the level of care he and his team provide me.
Came in promptly and discussed my health in good depth
Dr. Bittinger is an excellent primary care physician and I'm thankful that he's my doctor.
Listens well
Provider supplied very easy to understand hand out regarding medication under consideration. Very informative.
Felt unheard and a bit judged
I'm not sure he is as concerned with my physical wellbeing as he might be. He seems resistant to obtaining labs to monitor my health.
All experiences have very good
Everything about him and his team is just great
DR.Bittinger is so delightful.Always a pleasure to meet with him.
He is awesome. Great bedside manners. He genuinely cares.
Care provider was not open to considering my question for additional testing. Did not ask for current test results even though I brought them to discuss.
Also friendly and professional
Very good experience.
He listened attentively and had good advice.
I have zero bad experiences, everything's been great.
All good
Calm, good listener with simple and direct advice
Dr. B thoroughly discussed every issue I brought to his attention.
Professional
Dr. B listens, responds and explains his answers to my questions. I feel like we have a partnership around my health. I have noticed that as we have gotten acquainted over several visits, he has gone beyond the obvious, immediate topics and gone into deeper and more personal subjects like having a living will and "code instructions". I think this is good practice.
Knowledgeable and reacts quickly to find answers for issues I have going on.
Becase of him I was able to get my Diabetes under control. I owe my life to him!
I have no complaints regarding Dr. Bittinger. He has always listened to my concerns.
Very good appointment, the Doctor always gives good treatment information and answers all of my questions
Dr. Bittinger made a comment about my Seroquel dose that made me uncomfortable.
Very helpful
I felt I had adequate time to discuss all of my concerns and felt listened to by Dr. Bittinger.
He was excellent. Took his time; did not feel rushed at all.
A truly wonderful and caring doctor.
Very compassionate, listens well and very respectful.
Extreme competent
Experience is very good.
Dr Bittinger was very thorough and patiently explained everything to me.
Dr. Bittenger is a great physician - gives you information that is comprehendable and useful. I'm very happy to have him as my physician
Great listener. Very good at describing options and asking me what I would like to do
Dr Bittinger is an amazing Dr he spends enough time listening and he has just been really good to me & mine. He never gave up on me
He always listens empathetically and seems to genuinely care about my health and well-being.
Very good
Dr. Bittinger was very professional and empathetic to my concerns.
Caring and direct
Professional
Always a pleasant time. No complaints.
Dr Bittinger was great as always. In addition to the medical aspect he is always prompt
My doctor was very kind and detailed my questions.
Very professional