Alexa Meara

Alexa Meara, MD

  • Rheumatology
  • Physician

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

About Me

I am a rheumatologist in the Division of Oncology, exploring the interface of oncology and rheumatology. My clinical and research time is dedicated to defining how cancer treatments disrupt the immune system and create brand-new autoimmune diseases. I am leading research in how to define and classify these new autoimmune sequelae, and developing evidence-based steroid-sparing guidelines. I am directing a novel new clinic called the Immunotherapy Management Clinic (IMC). This clinic is embedded in the Division on Oncology to help oncologists manage the side effects of immunotherapy and CART.

I teach medical learners on all levels, such teaching medical students how to take a history and perform a physical. I am also a GME success coach, helping residents and fellows reach their full potential to be successful physicians.

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 blended family with an amazing husband, 6 active children, a dog and we spend time working on cars, traveling and going to all the childrens' sports events.
Highlights
  • Member, Outcomes Measures in Rheumatology Clinical Trials (OMERACT)
  • Working toward funding my patient-physician communication research

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes

Locations Where I Practice

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
8/11/2004 - 5/1/2008

Internship

ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2009

Residency

ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2011

Residency

ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NC
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012

Fellowship

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2015

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
8/9/2011

American Board of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology
11/5/2015

Academic Information

My Department

Internal Medicine

My Division

Medical Oncology

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.

48 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.6 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 09/29/2023, Dr. Meara 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.

  • sanofi
  • Amgen
  • AbbVie
  • Janssen Pharmaceuticals
  • AndHealth
  • Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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