About Me
Obstetrics and gynecology is one of the most inspiring and fulfilling specialties. It’s wonderful to get to know the women I care for over time, helping them through pivotal stages in their lives. I believe in providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based care.
I’ve been part of the Buckeye community since medical school and have enjoyed every step of my academic journey. Now, I instruct third-year medical students during Ob/Gyn rotations, facilitate small group sessions and participate as a mentor when assigned to students.
A major part of why I stayed at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center throughout my medical training and the start of my career is because of the people. The physicians, specialists, nurses and staff make each patient feel welcome and cared for. It’s also been beneficial to work somewhere with access to the best resources for complex patient cases.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two daughters, reading, cooking and exercise.
Highlights
- Chief Resident of the Year award for General Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2014
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Endocrinology
- Women's Health
- Obstetrics
- Prenatal Care
- Gynecology
- Infertility
- Anxiety
- Metrorrhagia
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Vaginal Smears
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Contraception
- Parathyroid Diseases
- Gynecological Examination
- Menstrual Cycle
- Contraceptive Agents
- Contraception Behavior
- Contraceptive Devices
- alpha-2-HS-Glycoprotein
- Colposcopy
- Postnatal Care
- Preconception Care
- Depression, Postpartum
Locations Where I Practice
2020 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
MD
8/9/2006 - 6/13/2010
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
6/21/2010 - 6/30/2011
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2014
Board Certification
American Board of OB/GYN
12/11/2015
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.
105 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
4.7 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.4 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
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. Soma has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Soma is great! She always asks about my family & mentions them by name. She is respectful, kind, & efficient. Clinic is well run.
Good
I really like Dr. Soma, she makes me feel comfortable and heard
Excellent
Dr. Soma listened well without judgment & gave clear & practical advice for my care.
Dr soma did not treat me like an adult in charge of my own body. She seemed very concerned about my ability to prevent pregnancy when I told her I wanted my IUD out despite me telling her that I had discussed this at length with my partner. It felt like her end goal was to give me birth control, which I did not want after being on it for many years. She does not have very good bedside manner. I left the appointment wishing I had an advocate beside me to push back/dig deeper on some of the things she was saying. I didn't feel comfortable doing that myself in the moment
Dr. Soma has my health and best interest in mind. She throughly explains the procedure and asks if I have questions and explains them in a way that I understand.
Great provider but wants to refer questions or consults to primary care provider.
Dr. Soma is excellent - She really took the time to listen and understand my health history. It was my first time seeing her - my OB/GYN of 20 yrs. went out of network, so I gave Dr. Soma a try. Glad I did - She was great! Very professional.
My care provider was very friendly & is genuine during my exam
This exam was the most painful. She didn't talk a lot or really connect to me. I had to raise my voice and say stop because the way she was conducting the exam was so painful. She seemed indifferent to my pain. Even though it was my first meeting ever with her, she didn't seem to interested in my health. She did ask about my job, what I did, etc. But not much about health. I guess things have changed in the past few years. :(
Dr. Soma is Excellent!
She made sure to ask me about everything pertinent about my pregnancy & to check if there were any new concerns. Friendly & personable.
Dr. Soma is the best! she is caring & thoughtful and gives great advice.
Over the last few years, I have shared my anxiety about pregnancy with Dr. Soma due to a pre-existing condition. I left my recent visit even more anxious and scared. She had not reviewed the notes from the specialist I saw and did not adequately address the concern I raised about their mentioning of the possibility of needing to have a trach during pregnancy. What was most upsetting was that DURING the pelvic exam, Dr. Soma listed numerous complications of getting pregnant and gave me the impression that it was a poor decision for me to get pregnant because my advanced maternal age increased the risk my baby would have genetic abnormalities and I would likely face infertility struggles and that my weight would cause me to develop diabetes and other pregnancy complications. Given that I have been consumed with thoughts/concerns about getting pregnant for years, I am well-aware of these risks, yet I had no opportunity to process the emotional burden of what I was being told in an incredibly vulnerable position (while I was quite literally trying not to pass out). The interaction ended with a yes/no question, "Do you have any questions about all that?" (to which almost every patient will say, "no") instead of an opportunity to address the rush of emotions I was feeling in that moment or get reassurance that people like me can also have healthy pregnancies. This conversation should've occurred before or after the pelvic exam and not while I was in a gown, laying on my back, receiving an uncomfortable pelvic exam. I have a PhD in health communication, I am faculty at a medical school, I teach trauma-informed care, and I left our visit in tears feeling incredibly vulnerable, dismissed, and defeated. I would recommend that this practice consider requiring trauma-informed care education for the clinicians to ensure this does not happen in the future.
Dr. Soma is a wonderful listener and always gives great advice.
I had been experiencing a lot of troubling symptoms. Dr. Soma took care to document each one, explain what I could do to mitigate them, promptly ordered the appropriate tests, and explained clearly what I needed to monitor (symptom-wise) and what was okay. I felt heard and went away with more confidence in how to handle my health concerns.
After failing the 1 hour glucose test, it would have been nice if the provider came back into the room to describe next steps, rather than the nurse/assistant telling me I failed and simply handing me a paper with instructions for the 3-hour. Some patients take this news seriously and have follow-up questions in cases like these. In addition, if I mentioned having perinatal depression/anxiety at an earlier appointment, normally I would expect the provider to follow up on this issue during subsequent visits. Luckily, my personal situation has improved and I have fewer symptoms, but I was surprised this was not brought up during the visit.
I love Dr. Soma. She is very professional and kind.
Dr. Soma was thoughtful, thorough, and very patient.
The doctor was very thorough and explained things in a way that made me feel calm and reassured.
She was great! Very informative and didn't rush through the appointment. She gave me the opportunity several times to discuss questions or concerns I had, and seemed genuinely interested in helping me. This was my first visit to establish care, and it was a great experience.
Always very thorough, respectful, and understanding. Very helpful!
Dr. Soma is wonderful. Always patient, professional, and caring.
she made me feel at ease during a painful procedure.
Dr. Soma was very supportive accommodating with my miscarriage. she was also wonderful with giving all options and information I needed to move forward.
Dr. Soma is always very thorough and has a calm demeanor.
Dr. Soma is wonderful! I always feel well cared for!
Dr. Soma just had very low energy and gave the impression that she was occupied with other things. She appeared very tired and I had to bring up previous health concerns we were working on in my last visit, rather than her initiating.
always straightforward and caring
Dr. Soma is an excellent physician-I would definitely recommend her!
attentive, answered questions, friendly, provided options, and offered alternative options for budget
I have seen now several doctors at this location and have been impressed by all.
Very comprehensive. Courteous and respectful. Listened to my concerns and explained what to expect w/future appts.
Dr. Soma is professional, knowledgeable, and approachable. She answered all questions thoroughly and made me feel comfortable.
excellent care from an excellent physician
my care provider was very professional & courteous during my appointment. she made me feel at ease during my exam.
I am very impressed with this physician. I had to transfer to a new caregiver because mine retired but I think I will like this doctor and the staff at this office.
Dr. Soma always takes the time to listen to my concerns & provide honest answers. I always feel reassured that everything is OK when I leave her office, & trust that she would be honest if there was something to be concerned about. (Especially regarding my pregnancy.)
Provider was excellent at listening to my concerns and made the appointment feel seamless.
great visit, always happy to see my doctor