About Me
I am a physician assistant within the Department of Family and Community Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. As a primary care provider, I help treat patients for acute and chronic illnesses, address mental health concerns and provide annual physical examinations. I also offer prenatal care and support throughout pregnancy.
My patients can rely on me for comprehensive care tailored to their individual needs and values. I have a PhD in adult education from The Ohio State University, which I feel has enhanced my patient care. I always listen to each patient’s concerns, ensure they thoroughly understand their medical issue and work collaboratively with them to develop the most appropriate treatment plan. It’s a privilege to help my patients achieve their health and wellness goals and I love seeing them succeed in every way.
I’m proud to help improve education and training for other physician assistants and students. I have contributed to peer-reviewed articles and I received a publishing award from the American Academy of Physician Associates. My previous experience has also included serving on The Ohio State University’s Body Image Health Task Force.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Primary Care
- Obstetrics
- Prenatal Care
- Chronic Disease
- Physical Examination
- Pregnancy
- Acute Disease
- Mental Health
Locations Where I Practice
2231 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43201
614-293-2700
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Undergraduate
Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, WV
9/1/1977 - 5/30/1981
Graduate
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
9/22/1999 - 12/13/2002
Graduate
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
9/22/1999 - 12/16/2018
Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
1/15/1982
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.
53 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Took care of me very well.
Quick and informative
Excellent. Took time to listen as well as took time to review my records.
Very interested and detailed
Just met still deciding if I want Physicians assistant or a regular doctor, but she seemed to be OK
Good provider. Spent time answering questions.
Good
She really listened
She was attentive and thorough.
Caring, professional
Great experience
New patient for her and really enjoyed speaking with her .
All good
Really understanding
Very good
I really appreciated Joanna, Physician Assistant and would appreciate keeping her as my ongoing, health care provider.She was easy to talk to, listened to my concerns, and knowledgeable.
Listened to all my concerns and ordered tests that I got right away.
She listened very attentively to my concerns and gave me feedback where needed
Always treated right
Good
Understanding, and gave good information And helpful and caring about what I came in for on my visit.
Made me feel well taken care of.
Nothing untoward
My doctor seemed very concerned and referred me to new things that I needed
Good
Good