Barbara Bawer

Barbara Bawer, MD

  • Family Medicine
  • Physician

Assistant Clinical Professor of Family and Community Medicine

Insurances We Accept

About Me

As a primary care physician, I specialize in care for the entire spectrum of life from newborn to end of life. I believe that health means something different to a lot of people and that health is made up of the social, psychological and biological all wrapped into one. To treat a person fully, I provide care that encompasses all three areas.

I’m passionate about listening to a patient’s concerns and coming to a shared decision on how best to treat each individual so they can enjoy the quality of life they deserve.

I love that Ohio State provides a space for everyone, regardless of background or situation, and that we can all learn from each other and work with world-class multispecialties to create a plan that is in the best interest of the patient.

In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, reading books, traveling to new places and hidden local spots, and spending time with my family and friends creating memories.
Highlights
  • Assistant co-chief resident at The Ohio State University Family Medicine Residency Program
  • Pioneered a financial curriculum for residents
Additional Languages I Speak
  • Polish
  • Russian

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Primary Care
  • Women's Health
  • Asthma
  • Heart Diseases
  • Pediatrics
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • Chronic Disease
  • Contraception
  • Menstrual Cycle
  • Disease Management
  • Contraceptive IUDs

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

American University of Integrative Sciences, Tucker, GA
8/1/2009 - 12/22/2014

Residency

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2017 - 6/30/2020

Board Certification

American Board of Family Medicine
7/21/2020

Academic Information

My Department

Family Medicine

My Division

Family Medicine

More About My Work

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.

144 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.7 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    5.0 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

    All I can say is every time I have and appointment the receptionist, MA, Dr.,take good care of me, I have no regrets in choosing the practice for my care..

  • Reviewed on Oct 05, 2025

    Dr. Bawer came in on time and listened to all my complaints and took good care of me. I appreciate her.

  • Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

    She is wonderful. Knowledgeable and kind. Love my doctor.

  • Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

    This visit was the best annual checkup I've ever had with any primary care physician. I appreciate the in-depth dialogue we had, the information she provided, and the very specific directions on what I need to do.

  • Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

    She was very good and know her job

  • Reviewed on May 25, 2025

    Very attentive and responsive to requests for appointments, devotes sufficient time to understanding my health complaints , offers appreciable advice and actually explains treatment plans for the way forward.

  • Reviewed on May 03, 2025

    Spend time answering my questions and helping me understand what I needed to do.

  • Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

    Dr. Bawer and her staff were professional, listened and offered support I needed. I appreciate having time and relationship with my family doctor. She genuinely cared about my health.

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. Bawer has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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