About Me
As a rheumatologist, the diseases I treat generally affect the whole patient. So when it comes to care, I like to use a patient-centered approach. I specialize in treating vasculitis, systemic lupus, erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and other reactive spondyloarthropathies, myositis and enteropathic arthritis, which is associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
Some of my research interests include improving clinical outcomes for vasculitis and lupus, shared decision making and patient-physician communication database research.
The best part about working at Ohio State is that every day is different. I’m able to teach many types of people, from patients to fellows, as well as conduct research to improve my patients’ health outcomes.
I have three children, two dogs and a general surgeon husband, so most of my free time is spent staying active, being around family and traveling.
Highlights
- Member, Outcomes Measures in Rheumatology Clinical Trials (OMERACT)
- Working toward funding my patient-physician communication research
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
Vidant Medical Center
6/30/2012
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
6/30/2015
MD
Georgetown University School of Medicine
5/1/2008
Vidant Medical Center
6/30/2009
Vidant Medical Center
6/30/2011
Academic Information
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/9/2011
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Rheumatology)
11/5/2015
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Rheumatology - Immunology
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.
187 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.7 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.7 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.6 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.5 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.5 out of 5
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 12/20/2018, Dr. Meara has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Alexa Meara is awesome! She is very knowledgeable and is very informative, caring, and personable! I think she is great! I am glad I have her as one of my health care providers. She is wonderful and knows a lot about rheumatology.
Dr. A. Meara has helped take care of existing health issues that no one else has done. I feel better now. I have confidence that she will continue to manage my care with the best expertise.
Very good.
Dr. didn't provide any recommendations for continuing to decrease pain - except when questioned - and then vaguely.
Rheumatologist have a rough way to go. Arthritis is relentless and does not go away. Dr. Meara is attentive and understands my concerns. I have no complaints re: her care. She explains everything clearly.
Very caring.
Dr. Meara was very kind, very precise and detailed in her questioning, and very driven to find the root cause of my condition. This was extremely meaningful to me, as other providers have been fairly rote in their examination and reffer me off to a different provider so far. Her empathy for me as her patient and drive to uncover the root cause of my symptoms is the reason I rate her so highly as a provider.
I came in with another dx that acutely aggravated my arthritis. She immediately evaluated it, ordered testing, called me at home in the evening with results and provided treatment. The care coordination couldn't have been better. I'm glad I got this survey so I could report this.
The doctor did not listen to what I said. Felt she did not know why I was to see her. Did not seem to talk to me but to my daughter and husband.
Dr. Meara really stepped up to take my care into her hands. She didn't mess around with discussing everything I've already been through which told me she understood my medical history.