About Me
As a general obstetrician and gynecologist, I’m passionate about providing exceptional care and empowering my patients to live their best lives. I love my job and I’m committed to creating a safe space where each patient knows they are truly cared for and heard.
I feel very lucky to be able to support my patients in what is such an important part of their lives: their reproductive health. My patients trust me to help them navigate pregnancy, painful periods, vaginal disorders and menopause. I also treat conditions like endometriosis, fibroids and pelvic pain, and provide contraception and preconception counseling.
My research is focused on racial and ethnic inequities in OB/GYN care. I’m also interested in how social determinants influence pregnancy outcomes and finding strategies to improve those outcomes.
As part of this mission, I’ve had the pleasure of leading The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Moms2B program. It’s the best part of my job! I love working with the moms, many of whom I also treat throughout their pregnancies.
I’m also part of Ohio State’s Community Care Coach program, which decreases barriers to quality health care by providing mobile health services to people in their neighborhoods. I’m the lead physician for the women’s health service line.
These programs are a big part of why I love being at Ohio State. I have the most amazing partners who share my passion for providing the best care possible to all patients.
Education has always been a passion of mine. Before I became a physician, I taught high school biology. In my current position, I enjoy mentoring and training The Ohio State University College of Medicine’s medical students and residents. I serve as a Learning Communities faculty leader and Longitudinal Practice Preceptor within the Ohio State College of Medicine. I’m also a member of the admissions committee.
In my free time, I love building Lego projects with my son and spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy baking cookies and cakes, listening to live music, dancing, traveling and checking out new art exhibits.
Highlights
- Vice-Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Ohio State’s Ob/Gyn department
- Medical Director of Moms2B
- Member of the Ohio Pregnancy Associated Mortality Review Committee (October 2020- present)
- Member of the Health Equity Subcommittee of Ohio Maternal Safety Quality Improvement Project (October 2020-present)
- 2021: Received the ACOG CREOG Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education
- 2020: Won an Ohio Department of Health Disparities in Maternal Health Grant
- 2018: Earned the UICOMP OB/GYN Clerkship Teaching Award
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Women's Health
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Reproductive Health
- Pregnancy
- Parturition
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
MD
8/1/2007 - 5/22/2011
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center, Houston, TX
6/24/2011 - 6/23/2015
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.
101 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.7 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.4 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.7 out of 5
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 10/25/2021, Dr. Dixon has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
So empathetic and patient during a tense time -
My first visit with this doctor. I was very comfortable with her and she took the time to go over my medical history.
Dr. Dixon-Shambley was an excellent and caring physician who made the visit comfortable and effectively answered all of my needs.
I always have a good experience with Dr. Dixon. She is friendly and very concise with explaining what is going on/about to happen. She takes her time and makes sure that I understand everything and always answers questions.
Explained the questions I had for her
Dr. Dixon-shambley is always wonderful!
Dr. Dixon is an excellent care provider. I felt well taken care of and really appreciated how much she listened. I felt that she was really seeing me as an individual and was interested in providing the best possible care for my situation. I value the energy that she offers when interacting with patients - positive, calm, patient and supportive, open-minded, informative, empathetic and compassionate.
Dr. Dixon listened to all my questions & concerns & took time to go over everything with me. She is very easy to talk to & I appreciate her patient teaching/education style. She makes me feel safe.
Amazing! I'm so thankful for meeting Dr. Dixon. I've struggled with a condition since puberty that she was able to give a name, and got me referred to someone who specializes in it. Personable, relatable and exceptional at what she does. Never felt more comfortable in all my years.
My provider always listens to me and what I have to say. She's honest with me and helps me work through all medical issues. An excellent provider who is extremely professional, caring, and helpful.
I felt satisfied, relieved my doctor is willing to listen and answer my questions very clear.
Dr. Dixon is fantastic. She has a great bedside manner. She listens to her patients and cares for them too.
she was patient and thorough with questions
Love Dr. Dixon-Shambley! She always takes time to answer my questions and ensure I have all that I need.
Dr. Dixon-Shambley is so kind and informative! I wish I would have started seeing her sooner.
excellent really listened and cared about me
I am just getting to know Dr. Dixon as this was only my second time seeing her. However, she is a good listening and encouraging/informative. I look forward to seeing her again.
Perfect
Very helpful.
Veey friendly, answered my questions and explained well
I felt safe with all the covid protocols, everyone was friendly and professional.
my provider is the best and she is extremely caring.
Dr. Dixon was fantastic. Very kind and attentive.
thoughtful. provided good info. had experience with my condition. gave me hope that I have options. respected that I travel over an hour to get to my appt and is willing to do telehealth appts in the future if possible
Been more than 6 years since my previous OB/GYN retired & didn't seek care for that reason. Dr. Dixon-Shambley is a asset to OSU and should be retained always. Very thorough, friendly and most important excellent bedside manner.
provider was nice but the appt felt rushed and I didn't feel like she addressed my relevant medical or sexual history
she is very positive and upbeat
She was thorough and made me feel comfortable during my first appointment. I was ver anxious and nervous before going in but felt at ease once I had questions answered and connected with my provider.
Very understanding and caring. I recommended my friend to her after my friend told me about her bad experience with her doctor.
She was incredibly professional, punctual, and provided information and follow up that I needed
Dr. Dixon was great! Very friendly and helpful addressing my concerns.
thorough and nice
The dr. is exceptional! She is empathetic and cares about her patients and makes sure all questions are answered.
They were all extremely informed, kind and helpful.
friendly, helpful in answering questions
Dr. Dixon-Shambley was really wonderful. She also helped ease my anxiety about my appointment and was very caring. She was thorough and took her time to listen/talk about my health history, current health concerns, and overall well-being. I felt like I was talking with a friend who really cared.
Dr. Dixon is truly one of the best providers I've ever seen. She was extremely informative & LISTENED to every concern/thought I had.
Doctor super knowledgeable, kind, friendly.
Dr. Dixon is amazing, kind, and so smart. Everything I wanted in an ob/gyn!
Dr. Dixon is very good.
Dr. Dixon is normally wonderful and takes her time with me so that I can ask all of my questions. However, this time I came in very nervous and scared about symptoms I was having and had a number of questions to ask. After my exam, I felt like she left in a hurry and didn't ask if I had any additional questions. While I should have been a better advocate for myself, I felt like she just wanted to get in and get things over with, leaving me still uneasy about my medical situation. While she did say she would order an ultrasound for peace of mind, it was never explained to me if it would be that day or if I needed to schedule another appointment, or if someone would reach out to me. Overall, I didn't feel heard and didn't leave with all of the information I was hoping to get.