About Me
I originally trained as a family medicine physician because I enjoy all aspects of working with people. After practicing primary care for several years, I became more interested in how diet and lifestyle impact health and quality of life. One of the most rewarding aspects of what I do is help people understand how impactful diet and lifestyle changes are in not only reducing many symptoms, but also in helping overall health, energy, weight management and resiliency.
I also provide consultations for pain management and care coordination within our center and have a particular interest in stress management.
Over the last two years, I’ve developed a strong interest in integrative oncology. This is the use of diet and lifestyle modifications along with mind-body practices to optimize health and support conventional oncology treatments and their side effects.
I enjoy working at the Ohio State Center for Integrative Medicine because of the unique, talented team I get to work with in this growing area of medicine. I’ve been involved in integrative medicine since 2004 and it’s very exciting to see the continued growth and support we have here at Ohio State.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, practicing yoga and meditation, gardening, swimming, hiking and birding, paddle boarding and exploring new healthy recipes.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10% of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2019
- Member, American Academy of Family Practice
- Member, American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine
- Member of Society of Integrative Oncology
- Integrate Ayurveda concepts into my practice
- Completion of Reiki 2
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Dietary Supplements
- Holistic Health
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
8/26/1991 - 6/9/1995
Internship
Mount Carmel West Hospital, Columbus, OH
7/1/1995 - 6/30/1996
Residency
Mount Carmel West Hospital, Columbus, OH
7/1/1996 - 6/13/1998
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
7/10/1998
Academic Information
My Department
Family Medicine
My Division
Family Medicine
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.
32 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
5.0 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
5.0 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 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 09/30/2024, Dr. Giles has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
She was great
Dr. Giles listened and recorded all of my concerns. She spent more time with me in one visit than my regular GP spent with me in a year's worth of visits!
I have absolutely no complaints. Great information, thorough, not rushed. She is well informed. I started a holistic health practice she recommended and it helped with my sleep.
Very nice, listened to me and gave me lots of very good information and recommendations
Attentive, took the time I needed for really understanding me as I tried to be accurate in communicating my history (which is long however efficient I try to be). Really wanted to help, and to provide possibilities and potential therapies and consults that are rare in this system yet have evidence behind them.
Dr. Giles was AWESOME! She asked many many concise questions, listened carefully, and gave wonderful information and advise. She has referred me to some other members of the Integrated Services team. I look forward to working with all of the members of the team.
The dr never dismissed any of my concerns and asked good follow up questions. I was never dismissed or told to just relax more.
Spent extra time with me - asked questions & listened to my answers.
Referred me to 3 others while continuing to look at my extensive (30 yr.) medical files. I might actually get the care I need here. Very good.
Dr. Giles is an excellent dr.
Dr. Giles is simply the best most caring knowledgeable doctor.
Dr. Giles listened more than any other doctor I have seen. She had read all my medical history and seemed genuinely empathetic to my concerns. Would highly recommend Dr. Giles.