About Me
As a primary care family nurse practitioner at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in primary care, disease prevention and chronic disease management.
I enjoy teaching patients how to get involved with their care. I believe that it takes a team made up of multiple providers, support staff and most importantly, the patient, to prevent illness and manage chronic diseases.
My favorite part about working at Ohio State is the inter-professional staff and the opportunity to work with an amazing team of healthcare professionals.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending my free time with family, traveling, volunteering and participating in community activities.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2019
- Nominated for “Nurse of the Year” from the March of Dimes, 2016
- Became an AAPN Fellow, 2016
- Leadership roles, Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses, 2010 – present
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Arthritis
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hyperlipidemias
- Hypertension
- Depression
- Obesity
- Primary Care
Locations Where I Practice
181 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
614-257-3000
in East Hospital
181 Taylor Ave.
Tower 12th Floor Suite 1203
Columbus, OH 43203
614-685-9994
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Graduate
Wright State University College of Nursing & Health, Dayton, OH
9/1/1993 - 12/7/1996
Board Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center-Family Nurse Practitioner
4/1/1997
Academic Information
My Department
Family Medicine
My Division
Family Medicine
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.
44 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
5.0 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
5.0 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
5.0 out of 5
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Shows Respect
5.0 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
5.0 out of 5
She's great, but you need to clone her. I will miss her when I have to see someone else.
I have been going to my provider for almost 10 years I love the team
Best caring team
Candy listens to my concerns and calmly gives me information that addresses the issues. She is very caring.
I love Candy! I was a mess when I first started seeing her! She is the best, I am truly indebted to her!
Always an enjoyable experience
Again, friendly and professional
Always good experience.
Candy always listens well, shows great concern and empathy, and spends as much time as is needed to discuss my health care and concerns.
I love my provider Candy S. Rinehart. She is very, very kind person, helps me to understand all about my health issues and gives helpful advices.
Candy Rinehart is very loving and caring provider. I always feel happy when have appointment with her.
I trust Candy with my life, literally. I am QUITE LUCKY to be in her care!
10 stars.
Candy is very thorough and listens to my concerns. I always feel that she is very focused on my well-being. She takes the time necessary to give me her assessment of my health status. She has made a difference in the quality of my life.
Always concerned about my health, asks about not only my physical health, but my mental health also. Considers my comments & concerns in the planning of my health care. Kind & caring. Makes me feel very at ease.