About Me
I am an ambulatory care nurse practitioner at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center specializing in hepatology. I regularly treat patients with conditions such as cirrhosis, hepatitis B, autoimmune hepatitis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). I have more than 15 years’ experience in the ambulatory care setting and 10 years’ experience as a nurse and nurse manager in the hospital setting.
My job allows me the opportunity to provide patients with the knowledge they need to optimize their quality of life, including through nutrition and weight loss. I have helped patients improve their health to the point where they can reduce or even come off their diabetes and/or blood pressure medications and sleep apnea machines entirely.?
My research is primarily focused on better understanding NAFLD. I’m especially interested in how it’s affected by diet, genetics and other chronic diseases such as diabetes and hyperlipidemia. I have presented my work on obesity, nutrition and weight loss at multiple conferences for EMTs, nurse practitioners and physicians. I’ve also been honored to give the obesity lecture for the nurse practitioner class at The Ohio State University College of Nursing.
I am passionate about using my expertise to make improvements that benefit patients. I initiated a change at the Ohio Board of Nursing by successfully demonstrating that nurse practitioners should be able to prescribe short-term and long-term weight loss medications. My leadership experience also includes two years as chair of the Nurse Practitioner Council.
When I’m not working, I love spending time with my grandchildren. I enjoy taking aerobics classes and reading.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Hepatitis
- Fatty Liver
- Gastroenterology
- Liver Diseases
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
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
9/1/2004 - 6/10/2007
Board Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center-Adult Nurse P
8/18/2007
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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.
174 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
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 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
I thought this was my best visit yet. She spent plenty of time with me and reassured me of where things are and are going.
Excellent care by Kathy and her nurse - every time.
She answers all my questions. Sometimes before I ask them.
Very good
Good did
Excellent
All good
Kathy is very nice
Good
Professional, kind, always takes whatever time is needed
She seemed interested in my life, both in my health and over all lifestyle.
Everything was excellent
Kathy was very attentive to my questions and concerns.
None, keep it up the good work!
Very good
She is very good and she has a wonderful personality. She is always very nice and friendly and she is very friendly and respectful.
All good
Nothing but good to say about Kathy. She was very thorough in explaining my condition and establishing a care plan.
Excellent physician. Very knowledgeable
Thoughtful and informative
Good experience
Our CNP is Kathy Foreman , she's very professional and very easy to understand. She Communicates directions to her staff very effectively during my visit. Offered a 6 month follow up visit after lab work is completed to compare with my current tests. Kathy explained the abbreviations that I didn't understand & the connection to my failing health.
Dr. Foreman is awesome!
She was very down to earth, really explained my issue to me and gave me info about new treatment options
The provider spent quality time with me and discussed several options for treatment.
Went totally over each item and made sure we understood
Very good
They show Very important information on how my health is concerned
My care provider is the best she answers all of my questions and she knew I was concerned about my health.
She is wonderful, Very Professional, Caring, Kind, Thorough in explaining everything and listening to my health concerns. I trust her and I look forward to my next visit
Excellent
Professional, answered all questions, communicating in terms you could understand.Took as much time as was needed to make sure all questions were answered. Very calming and relaxing atmosphere.
She is super.
She is knowledgeable, caring and an excellent listener.
She was great, I enjoyed my experience with her (Kathy)!
She explained what needed to take place in the future, and was encouraging to me.
Very good provider
Very polite and courteous
She's very nice and professional
She was very though reading my chart and asking questions
Good
Good
Kathy Foreman is amazing!
Easy conversation about my care and tangible items on the continuation of my Healthcare progress
She is great. She never makes you feel rushed. She is concerned that you understand what she says. She always seems glad to answer questions and doesn't mind repeating when necessary.
No issues
Kathy was wonderful! We talked about everything and she listened to my concerns
Listened and laughed together
Supportive and understanding
All good.
Mrs. Foreman was awesome - listened to my questions & answered with wonderful answers/explanations so I understood everything.
Friendly and informative
Very patient, time well spent always a pleasure to see the "great dr.!!"
She processed my concerns with care
Kathy Foreman is also outstanding. I used to be assigned to an MD who was never available due to other commitments. This is a much better fit and I getting the care I need on time.
Good at conversation she has with me & explaining things.
I really like the provider but no one has ever informed me that my actual doctor has left OSU. The provider addressed my bloodwork but did not attempt to correlate my feelings. I also felt the provider was a little unrealistic about some aspects of my plan of care.
Dr. Kathy Foreman is a pleasure to work with on my health concerns.
She was excellent providing me diet tips, mapping out a plan for my care.
My entire experience with my care provider was excellent.
Very friendly.
Loved Dr. Foreman, very warm, and knowledgeable. Easy to talk to. Listened to me.
Very pleasant. She complimented me on my stomach abs.
Very intelligent. Very helpful in analyzing previous tests.
The best.
Good.
She made me feel much better about my illness & listened to me & spent a lot of time with me. She is very good.
She was great also. Listened to me and helped me to have a plan going forward.
Explained things well.
All good.
Very professional
I've always had a good experience at my appointments with Dr Wellner and Kathy.
Very courteous and professional.
She took her time talking to me and addressed all of my concerns.
Kathy J. Foreman explained to my daughter and I, to our understanding. The test results of my MRI and blood work. Due to having liver disease. She also gave me a diet plan to help with my liver and to get my A/C down, so far the diet has been very helpful.
Good.
Very pleasant, courteous, & informed. A great help to feel comfortable around.
Excellent!
Really like this provider. Very detailed explanation of my condition & what to do about it.
I'm very happy with everything thank you.
My doctor made sure to let me know everything I needed to know and laid out my bests options.