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
6/30/2009
Vidant Medical Center
6/30/2011
Vidant Medical Center
6/30/2012
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
6/30/2015
MD
Georgetown University School of Medicine
5/1/2008
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.
224 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. Meara is the best!
Just always good.
Seemed to be in a hurry. Not really paying attention. Did not check any joints or my injured shoulder. Didn't ask if I needed refills or meds.
Dr. Meara was fantastic. Very thorough, yet efficient. She is thy first provider I've seen (in over a month of dealing w/this issue) that developed a Tx plan!
Dr. Meara is a wonderful physician. Extremely knowledgeable & caring. I would highly recommend her.
The part of the appointment with Dr. Meara felt incredibly rushed, and a lot of my concerns were just brushed over.
I don't feel like Dr. Meara really takes my health complaints seriously. Frustrated leaving her office because it feels like she doesn't believe me.
The doctor was annoying. The intern and resident were great. They looked up my info. to find out why another doctor recommended me.
Very good -
Always remembers previous issues and also up on more recent healthcare provided by other physicians within OSU