Alison MacKinlay, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Primary Care - Family Medicine
Conditions and expertise
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
- High Blood Pressure
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Chronic Disease
- Lifestyle Medicine
Locations
- Primary Care - Family Medicine in Outpatient Care New Albany
Academics and research
Department: Family Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
I am a board-certified family physician and diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. I lead the Lifestyle Medicine Clinic at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, where I partner with patients to prevent, treat and even reverse chronic diseases through evidence-based lifestyle changes.
I treat patients to address conditions such as prediabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis and weight concerns, as well as women’s health across the lifespan, including perimenopause and menopause.
My clinical practice focuses on the six pillars of lifestyle medicine – nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, social connection and avoidance of risky substances – to support whole-person health and lasting behavioral change.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of providers.
Conditions and expertise
- Chronic Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus
- High Blood Pressure
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
Locations
Primary Care - Family Medicine
3rd Floor, Suite 3C
Westerville, OH 43081
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Family Medicine
- Wheeling Hospital, Inc., Wheeling, WV, United States
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2015 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Medical University of Lodz, 90-419 Lodz, Poland
10/1/2007 - 2/28/2011
Certification
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American Board of Family Medicine
7/13/2015
Academics and research
I have been fortunate to train and gain experience internationally throughout my medical training. I believe this exposure is a strength of mine and helps me to understand and connect with patients and colleges from various backgrounds and traditions. I have crafted my medical practice to highlight the strengths from the four different countries from where I have trained and I continue to strive to be up to date with international medical research.
Research interests
- Medical Education
Awards and Honors
- American Board of Family Medicine - Board Certified
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Medical Association
Academic information
- Department:
- Family Medicine
- Division:
- Family Medicine
More about my research
Ratings and reviews
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Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Alison MacKinlay has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
She was great
It was my 1st time to meet Dr. Mackinlay since my former dr. Stopped caring for her patients but she is staying at OSU. Had been with my dr's office for over 30 yrs. Good experience.
Was very happy Dr McKinlay provided strategies that I can use to handle asthma flareups (SMART method with the Breyna inhaler with tracking). Also glad for her support of me trying diet and exercise changes to deal with osteoporosis before medication.
Listen to what my concerns were
Dr Mackinlay is a good doctor and always discusses issues I am presenting to her with well thought out responses. She is willing to work with me to alleviate a symptom or issue.
Dr and everyone treated any health concerns I have w good info to know what symptoms mean
She listens and offers very good solutions and advice
Dr. MacKinley was great
My provider is the best provider I have ever had and she always listened to my concerns.
She listens and hears what your concerns are. She is very patient and smart
Dr Allison MacKinley is very professional knowledgeable and well liked
Dr. MacKinlay makes you feel important and listens so carefully.
Shes great!
I excellent care provider