About Me
As a certified nurse midwife, I specialize in low-risk pregnancy and well-woman care, including annual exams and contraception. I enjoy getting to know women during their pregnancies, and love the continuity of seeing them for well-woman care for years to come. I strive to empower women of all ages in their healthcare decision-making by providing them with the tools and education they need to make informed choices.
I came to Ohio State because I wanted to be a part of the academic environment, where there are so many opportunities for research and continuing education. I love working in a multidisciplinary department, and feel fortunate to have access to resources that allow us to provide the best care for our patients.
When I’m not working I enjoy cooking, entertaining and spending time with my family.
Highlights
- Member, American College of Nurse-Midwives, 2006 – present
- Involved in water birth research, co-investigator on IRB approved water birth study, 2015 – present
- Involved with Moms2B, a program to help women at high risk for infant mortality learn tools to help them deliver healthy, full-term babies
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017
Education and Training
Education History
Masters Degree
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN
MSN
8/25/2005 - 12/22/2007
Academic Information
My Department
Obstetrics & Gynecology
My Division
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
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.
75 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Took time to answer all my questions and was extremely friendly and willing to help.
Beth was knowledgeable, caring, very easy to talk with.
Beth and the tech were kind, asked good & thoughtful questions and made me feel heard!
She provided a safe space for me to share the necessary information to have a quality session together.
Elizabeth Austin was wonderful. Very thorough and reassuring of my concerns. Also very easy to talk to, I liked that she knew my history and seemed very prepared for my appointment.
Elizabeth is a perfect combination of kind and super-smart. I appreciate the time she took with me to review my history, address concerns, and inform me of wellness information.
I love my care provider. She really listens to my concerns & always explains thing well so I understand it.
Very wonderful! & caring excellent.
My provider was kind and listened to me and answered questions clearly.
Best health care for women's issues I have ever received in 4+ states and 2 countries.