About Me
As a general internal medicine physician, I specialize in providing primary care to adult patients of all ages. I help my patients remain healthy throughout their lives by providing excellent preventive health care in addition to assisting with acute illnesses and injuries that occur from day to day. I also see patients with chronic health conditions and help them manage their disease, symptoms and overall health. I enjoy building long-term relationships with my patients, assisting and empowering them to make decisions that will maximize their health, longevity and ability to live wholehearted lives.
I specialize in treating patients with eating disorders — both their primary health care needs and treatment of any medical complications associated with the eating disorder. Through interactions with patients and my collaboration with community health care providers in treating individuals with eating disorders, I became sensitive to the multifaceted medical needs of patients with disordered eating and the need for more experienced and empathetic primary care providers in this field. With all of my patients, I’m passionate about providing weight-inclusive care to people of all body shapes and sizes.
After completing my internal medicine training at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, I served as an active-duty military physician for eight years at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine. I performed comprehensive medical evaluations on aviators, ground crew and special duty operators to evaluate medical risk and assist with optimizing their health so they can perform their jobs safely and effectively. As a member of a multidisciplinary team that included general medicine providers, medical specialists and mental health experts, I learned to love how I could help patients live integrated, meaningful, healthy lives by addressing their health holistically.
When I’m not at work, you’re likely to find me biking, swimming, practicing yoga, curled up with a good book, scribbling in my journal or planning my next traveling adventure (within the U.S. or Europe). Most of my friends and family still reside in New England, where I grew up and where I try to return as often as possible. I love spending time with my brother, sister-in-law and nephews, my parents, my friends, and their many children (my extended “nieces and nephews”).
Highlights
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, elected 2013
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians, elected 2019
- Wright State University, Charles B. Payne, Jr., M.D. Scholarly Activity Award, 2012
- Wright-Patterson Medical Center, Distinguished Internal Medicine Resident Teacher, 2011
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award, 711HPW Internal Medicine Branch, 2018 and 2019
- Panel co-chairperson and presenter, "Eating Disorders in the Military and the Impact on Aerospace Medicine," Aerospace Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2017
- Panel presenter, "Fit Enough for Duty (FED): Assessment and management of cognitive and physical impairment in military, law and health professionals with an eating disorder," International Conference on Eating Disorders, 2021
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Eating Disorders
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Primary Care
- Internal Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Chronic Disease
- Acute Disease
Locations Where I Practice
6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016
614-814-7777
in Outpatient Care Dublin
6700 University Boulevard
4th Floor, Suite 4C
Dublin, OH 43016
614-293-0080
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
8/1/2006 - 5/23/2010
Internship
Wright-Patterson Medical Center, Wright Patterson Afb, OH
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2011
Residency
Wright-Patterson Medical Center, Wright Patterson Afb, OH
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2013
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/14/2013
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
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.
116 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.7 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
4.7 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 09/30/2022, Dr. Bridge has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
Dr. Bridge is one of the best providers I have ever seen. She is knowledgeable, empathetic, and very thorough. She is very in tune to the type of care I need and although she shows empathy, she is also stern and very transparent putting out expectations and making sure I understand everything she is discussing with me.
All good
She was Better this visit. She was dismissive of some of my concerns in the past but it is getting better
This was my first visit with a PCP in over 10 years, so I had many concerns/issues to address. Provider was very thorough; asked many follow up questions to fully understand my concerns; respectful, kind
This was the 2nd time Dr Bridge had met me. What a delight she is. Her manner, patience and willingness to listen sets a gold standard for a primary provider. Very easy to talk to, she gave this introvert new confidence that I had value as someone struggling with a new, semi-retired lifestyle. We chatted about wellness at length as well as taking care of the need for routine tests and medications. I left feeling very well heard as a patient. Thank you WMC and Dr Bridge.
Very pleased with her professionalism and knowledge of medication and keeping up with my vaccinations
She was very attentive, compassionate, and empathetic to what I had to say. She provided helpful resources and information for me to follow up with.
Absolutely love coming to Dr Bridge. She has a way of talking to you and not at you like other doctors I've experienced in the past. She also is great at listening to my concerns and responding with constructive feedback and solutions.
Appreciate her manner and the fact that she is prepared
Excellent care
She is a wonderful doctor and spends a lot of time with me at each appointment.
Asked good questions, listened, and explained options.
Dr. Bridge is amazing. She always takes time to listen to my concerns and addresses them in a thoughtful way.
Professional, friendly, empathetic, highly skilled, good recommendations and follow up
DrBridge was very aware of my health history.
Outstanding doctor! Very good listener! Took gentle care of me. Very, very compassionate doctor!
Thoughtful, smart, supportive.
Highly skilled - outstanding clinical knowledge and expertise. Strong patient education focus. Excellent knowledge based with professional attitude to match. Please do not identify her as a generic provider - she is a physician. She promotes - maintains and restores health.
I am very pleased with Dr. Lavra Bridge she is a wonderful doctor who has helped me maintain Good Health wouldn't want to trade her for any other doctor.
Provider was thorough on exam
This was an appointment to establish care and for Dr. bridge to be my PCP. When I asked about weight loss medicine, she said if I choose to go that route she would not be able to continue to see me. She went on to say that she did not believe in weight loss meds. I told her I already had an appointment with OSU Bariatric Center, and she said even if someone else prescribed the medicine - She still would not see me. When did my doctor have to have the same views as me to TREAT me?
Dr. Bridge listened carefully to my concerns, and as a result, testing revealed blood clots in one leg. Those are now being addressed.
Excellent as always thorough & to the point. Listens and offers advice.
Excellent
The best physician I have ever had. Professional. Respectiful. Listens.
Dr bridges listened and spent was not rushed. I was happy with the visit and will see her again
All was good
The provider was very empathetic and listened to all of my questions/concerns. She took her time and my care was valued.
Very happy that I have found this provider.
Doctor is working with me on my recovery very well.
She paid attention to me while talking and really listened to my concerns and provided me with answers to things I've been questioning a long time.
I enjoy talking with my doctor. She listens to my questions and takes the time to explain further if I do not understand. I feel safe in her presence.
Dr. Bridge was kind and never rushed me when I asked questions. She was a wealth of knowledge and I would recommend her to any friends.
It is good.
Great experience.
Dr. Bridge is always very thorough, addressed my concerns & takes her time to be sure all my questions.
Dr. Bridge did not listen, not empathetic at all. Very disappointed & will be finding a new PCP.
She is prompt and very thorough even searching the CDC website to answer my question. Very intelligent and practices evidence based medicine. I find her professional yet easy to talk to and reassuring. I have seen many providers and she Is by far the best. I trust and value her care. A superb primary care provider.
Wanted to fully understand my recent medical history.
Dr. Bridge is extremely thorough, and personable. She directed questions to me rather than always looking at the computer, or excused herself for a moment to type notes. I never felt ignored nor a bother.
Caring, knowledgeable, cautious.
All excellent, very thorough and good attention to details; v professional
Dr. Bridge and I are still getting to know each other, but this was a very good visit.
Felt very good about a competent, provider - very approachable & understanding.
She was very nice and spent a lot of te with me, which I appreciate
She is very attentive and thoughtful.
My appointment with Dr. Bridge was as a new patient. I happened to have a UTI and she treated me for that at this time. I am impressed by her focus and follow up. Reading MyChart notes from the visit showed that Dr. Bridge listened and understood all my issues. She is very good.
I had to change providers since my CNP moved away. I needed to EST care with a new provider and Dr L Bridge was kind,professional and understanding.