Bethany Lockwood, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Palliative Medicine - Internal Medicine, Primary Care - Internal Medicine
Conditions and expertise
- Palliative Care
Locations
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Academics and research
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
As a palliative medicine physician, I provide specialized patient and family-centered care for people living with serious illness. With a background in internal medicine and pediatrics, I've developed a special interest in the unique needs of adolescents and young adults facing life-limiting disease. I provide relief from distressing symptoms and facilitate well-being throughout the continuum of illness. Palliative care supports a patient's psychosocial and spiritual needs, while fostering communication and shared decision-making.
In my free time, I enjoy volunteering at Flying Horse Farms, a camp dedicated to helping sick kids just be kids. I also enjoy cycling in Pelotonia to help fund life-saving cancer research at the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
Highlights
- Recipient of the Jeremiah A. Barondess Fellowship in the Clinical Transaction, 2018–2020
- Michael R. Grever Award for Outstanding Clinical Resident in Hematology and Oncology, 2016
- Humanism award as a senior resident, 2016
- Induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society as a junior member, 2012
Conditions and expertise
- Palliative Care
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2017 - 6/30/2018 - Residency - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2017 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/10/2009 - 5/5/2013
Certifications
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American Board of Internal Medicine/Hospice & Palliative Medicine
11/20/2018 -
American Board of Pediatrics
10/18/2017 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/17/2017
Academics and research
My research areas focus on i) palliative care for adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer and ii) serious illness communication training for cancer clinicians to improve goal-concordant care.
I believe communication is an essential component in the practice of medicine, and my favorite part about working at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the opportunity to help educate the next generation of physicians through my efforts in communication training research. I am passionate about improving the delivery of empathic, effective communication with patients and their families.
Research interests
- Education
- Palliative Care
- Pediatrics
Academic information
- Department:
- Internal Medicine
- Division:
- Palliative Medicine
More about my research
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 11/3/2025, Dr. Lockwood has reported no relationships with companies or entities.