Jennifer Belu

Jennifer Belu, APRN-CNP

  • Orthopaedics
  • Nurse Practitioner
Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-2225

About Me

In my role as a certified nurse practitioner here at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in treating patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions. Helping people improve their spinal health is a career-long passion of mine. I worked as a physical therapist for many years before transitioning to nursing.

The breadth of my education and experience allows me to create customized care plans that are specific to each patient’s health needs. Patients can rely on me as a partner as we work to improve their mobility and overall quality of life. My research has been focused on strategies to reduce lower back pain and I was involved in a National Institutes of Health-funded study on lumbar multifidus retraining methods.

I’m proud to be part of the team at Ohio State. The culture is one of continued excellence, and the commitment to evidence-based practice ensures our patients always receive the most innovative care possible.

In my role, it’s a privilege to help guide the next generation of health care providers. I’ve served as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, and I’ve been a mentor in Ohio State’s Young Professionals program. I also mentored medical students during Ohio State-led volunteer medical trips to Honduras in 2018 and 2022.

When I’m not working, I love walking, hiking and fishing with my family and friends. I also enjoy gardening and ringing in the hand bell choir at my church.
Highlights
  • President, Ohio State Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Society, 2018-2020; board member since 2011
  • Duquesne University, Department of Physical Therapy Clinical Coordinator for Education Award, 2016
  • Excellence in Patient Health Education Interdisciplinary Team Award, 2005

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Bone Fractures
  • Orthopedics
  • Back Pain
  • Scoliosis
  • Osteoarthritis, Spine
  • Fracture Fixation
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Diskectomy
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Lumbar Vertebrae
  • Spinal Cord Compression
  • Herniated Disc
  • Spinal Curvatures
  • Kyphosis
  • Spinal Diseases
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Spinal Care

Locations Where I Practice

Spine Care

in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
Suite 1034
Columbus, OH 43203
614-293-2225

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Other

National Institute of First Assisting, Centennial, CO
1/1/0001 - 4/16/2024

Graduate

Ohio State University at Columbus, Columbus, OH
8/5/2018 - 5/9/2021

Board Certification

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners-Family Nurse Practitioner
6/2/2021

Academic Information

My Department

Orthopaedics

My Division

Orthopaedics

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.

158 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.7 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.8 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.8 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.8 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.6 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.8 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.8 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

    She was very professional, some times, too professional. When I ask her or said something to her, she did tell me she does certain in her order! More bedside manners wouldn't hurt

  • Reviewed on Aug 04, 2025

    Nice snd professional

  • Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

    She was very thorough, glad she provided stretches for me to use to help my symptoms

  • Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

    Very kind

  • Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

    She was very understanding and willing to explain my condition to ensure I understood what was going on.

  • Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

    Very attentive, answered my concerns knowledgeablebly

  • Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025

    Great

  • Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025

    I have always seen the surgeon for my annual follow-up. The scheduler gave me the option to see a NP or surgeon. Since it was essentially a wellness check, I chose the NP. She was absolutely awesome. Not only did she provide a thorough checkup, she went further in examining a healing burn over my hardware. I am now getting a CT scan and see the would clinic. I can't think of anything she forgot or overlooked. An excellent provider for OSU!!!!

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