About Me
I am an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in providing both operative and nonoperative care options to help patients recover from upper extremity issues. I treat acute and chronic hand and wrist injuries such as fractures and sprains, and I also regularly address conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I serve as vice chair of Clinical Operations for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery here at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
My patients can rely on me to carefully review all imaging, labs and nerve studies to ensure an accurate diagnosis. I then work collaboratively with each patient to implement a treatment that best aligns with their goals.
My role includes helping to train the next generation of physicians, orthopedic surgery residents, and hand and upper extremity surgeons. I also enjoy doing meaningful research about the upper extremity that helps hand surgeons more accurately diagnose and treat injuries, nerve compression and overuse injuries. I am a clinical associate professor at The Ohio State University College of Medicine as well as director of the Orthopedic Medical Student Clerkship.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Wrist Injuries
- Orthopedics
- Tennis Elbow
- Arthroscopy
- Elbow Joint
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Arm Injuries
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hand Injuries
- Fractures, Bone
Locations Where I Practice
6515 Pullman Drive
Lewis Center, OH 43035
614-688-7140
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
3rd Floor Suite 3200
Columbus, OH 43212
614-366-4263
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
8/1/2006 - 6/30/2010
Residency
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2015
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
8/1/2015 - 7/31/2016
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
7/24/2018
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery/Hand Surgery
8/1/2019
Academic Information
My Department
Orthopaedics
My Division
Orthopaedics
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.
205 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.6 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 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 09/30/2024, Dr. Speeckaert 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.
The provider was awesome. She had a set plan for me from wound care of my elbow . Pt and It It did not work. She stated other options for me. She kept me well informed of the whole process
Still remember me from previous visit. Provided moral support, understood my situation and was totally on my side.
I just love Dr. Speekaart! She's very caring and makes me feel like I am in good hands. I could go somewhere closer to my home but wanted to come up to OSU because I have confidence in her.
The best!
She's wonderful and caring.
The doctor listened to me when I was explaining my rare bone disease and the difficulty of finding possible fractures via a x-ray. She understood and ordered more technical x-rays that did show I had fractured 2 bones in my wrist. I was very happy with my experience and completely trust my doctor with my upcoming surgery
Very helpful
Good
Always enjoy visiting Dr. Speeckaert- she always has a smile and likes to help patients.
Good
Very concerned and informative
Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Great, came highly recommended!!
Good
All good experiences
Dr. S. Is simply the best in every respect. The gold standard.
She explained everything in detail for me so that I knew what was going on at all times and I appreciate that
Smart, relatable, professional
The provider. Explained everything to me as what are next steps where in this long process. They cared about my treatment of my bursitis.
Really like Dr. Speeckaert- from what I understand she is very very busy but during my visits she has never seemed rushed.
Dr. Speeckaert is caring, easy to talk to, gave me options, not just surgery.
Prompt, professional, personable, and knowledgeable
I have total confidence in her judgment and skill. She is a phenomenal surgeon and person!
Care was professional and good
Excellent physician, great communicator, will recommend to friends and family
Provider has taken a keen interest in my unusual case and has always followed up with me with lab results.
Dr. Speeckaert is an amazing surgeon! She repaired the tendons in my elbow. My surgery went extremely well and so did my recovery. I am very thankful for the care I received from Dr. Speechaert and her PA, Makayla!
Dismissed my experiences with conflicting explanations (two symptoms occur in my hand simultaneously, one was brushed off as being from poor circulation while the other was brushed off as being from increased circulation, neither of which fit the circumstances under which the symptoms occur 90+% of the time). Did not listen to or meaningfully address my symptoms or concerns which have not gone away and have continued to dramatically impact my life in the time since my appointment.
Excellent
Doctor had reviewed records and also explained the fractured hand and what to expect.
Excellent. Treated me like I was her only patient that day!
She was very knowledgeable and got me in very quickly for my next appointment. She was honest and felt genuine.
All good!
No bad encounter
Excellent
I felt I was in very good hands. The entire team was extremely professional for my surgery. It did not feel rushed. I was very nervous prior to the appointment but was very much at ease once I interacted with the staff.
She is everything I expected and then some
Nothing bad
Good
Did not resolve the issue I came to them for and destroyed personal property to achieve an immediate "resolution" to my issue with swelling. Was very dismissive and disrespectful.
Outstanding care from the staff
Very knowledgable and gentle
Dr. Speeckaert is very competent, professional. She listened to my description of my ailment, then examined my hand. She told me what was happening in my hand, and provided a pictorial to help explain. She outlined the options, and we settled on an injection. She administered it; no pain at all. Excellent visit.
Have history. Great feelings with doctor and staff. Extremely helpful.
Great
Great experience with PA and physician. They provided a quick diagnosis and helpful information.
Very good
Pretty good, no problems.
Dr. Speeckaert was incredibly good. She listened to my problem and how I injured my arm. She examined my arm and said that I would need an MRI to see if I tore my tendons in my arm. She was very professional.
Friendly, inquisitive about my health concern. I thought I understood what was happening to my body, but post operation now I'm not sure. Operation was performed competently.
Friendly, kind & personable. Listened to my concerns. Highly recommended by coworker and I saw why for myself.
Good
Everyone was professional and friendly
Explained things clearly in an accessible manner.
Answered questions fully.
She was an awesome doctor.Told me the game plan about what was going to happen.She was easy to talk to and listened and answered all my questions.
I felt very confident in the explanation of the exam and clinical findings and the recommendations for surgery.
Knowledgeable
She's terrific, excellent surgeon, very caring, very kind.
Very good
All good.
Dr. Amy is an awesome, knowledgeable doctor in accessing my condition, recommending a solution, following thru, respecting my feelings & in every aspect of the recovery and healing. She also works well & respects Dr. Steve Dean with his knowledge.
Excellent explanation.
MD/PA. Dr. Speeckaert and her PA Micayla were. They both explained things about my surgery and what to expect afterwards really well! Plus they are both super friendly and calmed my feelings of nervousness.
Excellent explanation with a hand drawn illustration!