Carleen Spitzer, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine
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614-293-4925Conditions and expertise
- Intensive Care
- Sleep Disorders
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Pneumonia
- Asthma
- Respiration Disorders
Locations
- Lung Care in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
Academics and research
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
I am a board-certified pulmonary and critical care physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in caring for patients with difficult-to-treat asthma as well as providing care for patients who are critically ill in the intensive care unit.
My patients can rely on me for high-quality, compassionate care and honest communication. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives personalized treatment that supports both immediate recovery and long-term respiratory health.
Highlights
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Conditions and expertise
- Asthma
- Cough
- Intensive Care
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Respiration Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Pulmonary Disease
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2014 - 12/31/2017 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2013 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2011 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
8/1/2006 - 5/31/2010
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
3/2/2026 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine
10/18/2017 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease
10/5/2016 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/19/2013
Academics and research
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I serve as an associate program director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at The Ohio State University. My research interests include improving procedure education for trainees and simulation development.
Research interests
- Simulation Development
- Medical Education
Academic information
- Department:
- Internal Medicine
- Division:
- Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep
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, Carleen Spitzer has reported no relationships with companies or entities.