About Me
As a cardiology nurse practitioner, I help treat patients with a variety of heart conditions including high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure.
I have a family history of heart disease. Several members of my family have suffered from heart disease, but all of us have been affected by it. This, along with the growing prevalence of heart disease in our society, motivates me in my career.
I believe that individualized care is more than selecting the right test, procedure or treatment for the patient based on their personal circumstances. It also means empowering the patient and their family through education and resources that are compatible with their lifestyle and culture.
I came to Ohio State to experience and participate in educational opportunities, innovative activities and research projects. I’m proud to be part of an elite team of healthcare providers that makes a positive impact on lives every day!
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending my free time reading, gardening and traveling with my friends and family.
Highlights
- Nursing Excellence Award, 2006
- Medical mission trip to Choluteca, Honduras, 2016
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Hypertension
- Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2920
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
452 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-8000
in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
1800 Zollinger Road
2nd Floor East
Columbus, OH 43221
614-685-8800
in Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
452 W. 10th Ave.
1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-7677
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
5th Floor, Suite 5B
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-7677
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Graduate
Ohio State University College Of Nursing, Columbus, OH
9/22/2010 - 5/8/2016
Board Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center-Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
6/10/2016
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Cardiovascular 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.
283 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Professional, knowledgeable, and friendly
Very thorough .. Explained thoroughly
Willing to respond back to questions after visit concerning health
Absolutely top rate. Knew my history. Explained everything to my level. Made excellent suggestions for possible additional medical information to be gathered to best control my afib
She really took her time and very personable and very, knowledgeableAnd listened
Very pleasant. Took plenty of time and did not rush. Explained concerns of EKG testing.
She is wonderful. Listens and explains. Discusses options.
Excellent communication skills listening, explanations, advice, caring!
Friendly and knowledgeable
Very good took the time to talk and explain things to me
Joanna met me gleefully. We had not seen each other for some time. It was good to see her.
Very kind, easy to talk to, knowledgable
I believe they have my best interest
Considerate of my multifaceted condition. Followed up with my referring cardiologist, and called me the next day. The change to one specific medication was relayed to the pharmacy on the day she called me.
Everyone was very nice and helpful
Focused on my health issues
Excellent
Wonderful. She is thorough and went over everything with me in detail
Keefe was awesome as always. She answered all my questions. We also talked about my new insurance might not be accepted at OSU. She assured me she would help me find a new Dr. If needed.
Joanna Keefe was outstanding! Professional, knowledgeable, informed about my medical history and records and very interested in my perspective. She provided more insight and advise than I have received from other providers. I am very impressed.
She explained about the procedure I had done and talked with me about all my concerns
Everything went great
Wonderful care provider; very open and forthright; bedside manner is exceptional
Did a great job
Joanna Keefe is very "patient focused". Listens, and answers all questions.
No complaints
Friendly and super supportive
All good things
Showed concerned, knew my history and took time to discuss options . Professional , made decisions feel like a team approach .
Knowledgeable, friendly, listened well, excellent care
Very thorough
She really listens and adds to your duscussion.
Good
Outstanding care from Joanna Keefe. She was totally aware of my medical history; answered all my questions with thorough, patient explanations. She was focused completely on my health issue. It was the first time I had seen her and she inspired confidence that I was in the best care possible. I was grateful to have her for my provider.
All excellent experiences
Joanna was the first care provider that truly listened to my concerns
Joanna Keefe is a professional. Very thorough with history and recommendations.
On time and very efficient
Excellent experience. Good listener, very helpful, knowledge, professional and considerate!
Responds to MyChart messages quickly and completely.
Good visit with lots of information
I am very thankful for my doctor. I feel like they listen to how I feel and what I am wanting
She listened to all of my concerns and was able to direct me to doctors for the items she doesn't address. She explained using whiteboard and graphics what her concerns were regarding my heart and explained the possible treatments.
Very good
Joanne Keefe was personable and made me feel welcomed.
She was very nice and knowledgeable
She is very thorough and I feel listened to.
Excellent knowledge of me and my condition. Always planning ahead for me
Provider was very informed and took time with me. I felt she is an excellent provider.good
Always good.
All good
Professional; very pleasant and engaged. Took her home. Reviewed my past records. Interactive with me on a plan / next steps.gave me options!
Joanna is wonderful
Thorough.
Excellent
Joanna listened and answered my questions
Joanna Keefe was great. She took time answering my questions and explaining test results. I left feeling encouraged and very pleased with her. I trust Ms Keefe and feel fortunate to have her as my provider. She is a definite keeper!!
Could get in with Dr at such short notice but really liked np Joanna
Very knowledgeable
Good Good
Joanna Keefe is probably the most thorough and most kind practitioner I have ever seen. Her warmth and concern, listening abilities, and knowledge are all top notch.
She was very thorough with the exam and very tuned in to my thoughts.
Excellent
Very happy with everything at OSU heart center.
She was very knowledgrable and seemed competemt, however we have been without a dr for over a year due to our cardiologist leaving Osu and have been moved around to Several assistants and unable to get a primary practitioner without first seeing various assistants.
Knowledgeable and answered my questions
Very Knowledgeable about my health And very nice
Paid attention
Always fantastic
All good
Excellent care, very knowledgeable.
Awesome!! She was very knowledgeable about my medical condition and listened to me very attentively. She answered my questions and made sure I understood her answers!
She was great and very knowledgeable
Really liked her...she gave me information that I never heard!
I would go to her again. Yes I have a appointment next year with her
She is very good. Answered all my questions and spent time listening. She seems very knowledgeable.
Was excellent
Excellent !
The PA (Joanna Keefe) was very thorough, listened to my questions, posed solutions (told me about the Watchman device/procedure with regard to stroke prevention) and spent far more time discussing my health and requesting follow-up information for a related health matter/concern than I ever expected.
There is NEVER a bad experience with Joanne O'Keefe. She is wonderful, compassionate, caring and up on my records. Love her!!!
Joanna Keefe is knowledgeable and an excellent communicator!
She was excellent as always.
All good
Very professional and attentive. She was direct without being consecending.
Excellent
Very good and complete. Listens to concerns and questions and responds clearly
All good
Very knowledgeable and very nice
She was one of the best doctors I have ever had. Explained a few things that I had always had difficulty understanding.
Excellent provider for reasons in survey.
Great
All good
Excellent in the way she explained everything to me.
Very thorough and caring person.
Always good
She is always caring and and friendly. By far, one of my favorite doctors.
She is wonderful always listen to my concerns and explains everything
My care provider was kind and considerate while explaining the next steps needed for my pacemaker battery replacement and lead extraction. Answered every concern I had.
Joanna M. Keefe was the best provider. I give her 5 stars.
All good. Knew my background asked questions about how I was doing. Came across as really caring.
Favorite. Listens, explains and challenges you to do things that will improve health
Very attentive to my health and wellbeing. Takes her time with any discussions we had. Very thorough.
Joanna was great also. Very helpful and spent time with me and explained everything. Great assistant!
Nothing bad. Was very concerned about recent health issues. Took what tests were needed and made referral to proper doctor.
Excellent care giver. Very thorough.
Loved her!
She was great, very thorough. I like her a lot would recommend her to my friends.
Very good
Ms. O'Keefe was knowledgeable caring and kind.
Joanna Keefe was absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!
Nothing bad
Good
Excellent/professional, well informed.
Appreciated care received by the nurse and nurse practitioner. Both were very responsive to my questions.
She is always looking at different options that are best for me. She's fantastic
Very interested in my health
Very good experience. Explained condition very well.
Joann listened well and we covered all of my questions.
She greeted me, smiled, was courteous and kind. She checked my vitals and ran an ekg. Was efficient and professional.
JoAnna is always very friendly and listens to my concerns and offers great support. She listens and seems like she truly cares about me.
Very good.