Physician, Professor
Cardiovascular Disease
Department: Internal Medicine
I am a non-invasive cardiologist, professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, director of the Lipid Clinics and section director of Preventative Cardiology and Women's Cardiovascular Health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in women's cardiovascular health, prevention and cardiac imaging. I am an avid promoter, educator and media spokesperson on both prevention and women's cardiovascular health.
My clinical and research interests include obstructive and non-obstructive coronary artery disease in women. In addition to my clinical research, I have published a number of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. I served as the first female president of the Ohio chapter of the American College of Cardiology and am a member of several committees within the organization.
I previously served as president of the metro Columbus Board of Directors for the American Heart Association (AHA) and as a member of their Great Rivers Affiliate Board and am currently the chair of the AHA's Cardiovascular Disease in Women and Special Populations Committee.
Additionally, I chaired the American Heart Association's first ever scientific statement on acute myocardial infarction in women as well as their first statement on breast cancer and cardiovascular disease.
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My research interests include obstructive and non-obstructive coronary artery disease in women. I have published a number of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
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Caring, concerned, very professional
Attentive, caring, respectful,professional.
Very good
Dr. Mehta took a great deal of time listening to my heart. She discussed my condition and possible future surgery. She was reassuring.
Seemed unconcerned
Dr. Mehta took her time with my appointment and covered all the bases.
She is,thorough and clear. Very knowledgeable.
Dr Mehta is unparalleled, technically competent and highly relational, provides insight on complex issues
She was on top of the things that needed attention
Dr. Mehta always listens closely and answers all my questions as well as the ones my daughter asked
Dr. Mehta is very thorough and thoughtful. Answered all of my questions in a manner that was easy to comprehend.