About Me
As a physician assistant specializing in otology, I regularly treat patients for conditions such as hearing loss, tinnitus, inner ear balance disorders, cholesteatoma and more. My patients can expect individualized care and that I will treat them like family. I previously worked with patients at the Ohio State Hand Center, and I’m excited to expand my expertise in my role with the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
I love my job because I’m inspired by the science behind medicine, including the ability to be part of research efforts that improve patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I also appreciate the rewarding opportunity to train future providers. In my role, physician assistant students often shadow me in the clinic.
I’m a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants. When I’m not working, I love spending time with my children who keep me busy at the ice rink and ball fields. I also enjoy playing golf and pickleball.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016
- Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Member, Ohio Physician Assistants Association
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Hearing Loss
- Vertigo
- Otitis Media
- Otitis Externa
- Tinnitus
- Vestibular Diseases
- Audiology
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation
- Orthopedics
- Labyrinthitis
- Otolaryngology
Locations Where I Practice
6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016
614-814-7777
in Outpatient Care Dublin
6700 University Boulevard
2nd Floor, Suite 2C
Dublin, OH 43016
614-366-3687
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Other
Kettering College of Medical Arts, Kettering, OH
8/1/1998 - 7/1/2000
Graduate
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
2/1/2004 - 5/13/2005
Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
12/31/2024
Academic Information
My Department
Otolaryngology
My Division
Otolaryngology
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.
164 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
4.6 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.3 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.7 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Loved the tvs with the magnification to see inside my ears
Nikki is the best all around
Nikki was very knew what to do and did an amazing job cleaning my ears. She gave me advise to keep them unclogged. Love her!
I really felt listened to and understood for the chronic problem and frustration of not having a clear diagnosis of its cause.
Everything was fine
All good, nothing bad.
Nikki is fantastic always very professional and caring.
All good
Dr. Benvenuti was thorough. She ordered a hearing test to be completed before I saw her. That test confirmed a problem in my right ear. Dr. Benvenuti examined me, further confirming the problem. She used suction to remove wax from both ears and prescribed a steroid and told me to use Nasacort and pop my ears. The pressure in my ear disappeared in one day and I think my hearing is restored.
Very concerned and listen and help advice as far as something to help me with my problem
Personable and engaging
Very efficient! Addressed concerns
She explained the procedure she was going to perform and asked me several times how I was doing during the procedure.
The provider was rude. I was wearing a mask because I was getting over a cold. She looked at me a said "Why are you wearing a mask? Do you have COVID? I said no I tested negative twice for COVID and Influenza A/B. " she said people had been coming in with COVID yet she was not wearing a mask. I told her about my sinus, throat and ear problems. She said I can only look at your ears. She offered no assistance for referrals. Very short and rude.
Explained things well and made sure I heard what she was saying. Followed up after visit by phone and text.
All very good.
Nikki is the best
They were just amazing
In my opinion Nikki is the best at what she does. She is very thorough.
Very helpful and concerned about problem. Very nice person.
Typing without listening when I explained my issues -- writing in report that glands etc are normal -- she did not check/examine glands etc. I got feeling she thought I was imagining things and told me I was just carsick-- I drive 200 miles daily since 20 years and if I would be carsick Believe me I would know-- pushed me off to vestibular PT--- which I have been doing since 6 months with no success so why would I spend money on it--
Everything was excellent.
She really took her time and was very caring.
She was fine, but she seemed disappointed that my injury that I thought I might have, was not an injury that they could find.
Amazing, best doctors appointment ever!
No bad experiences. As already scored.
Pleased
Very comfortable. Listened to me and explained things thoroughly.
She is a bad #ss !!
Provider was good. Not very friendly.
Very friendly and competent
Great
Mrs. Benvenuti is the greatest!
Nikki provided me with follow-up options. She ensured I'll receive a CT scan at my local medical facility. She recommended a nose drop on line to purchase. Results of CT scan may elevate to seeing a nureosurgeon based on the results.
She was amazing! She was so patient and explained every single thing she was about to do and why she was doing it.
My care providers are phenomenal
Very good
Great
Provider was cleaning my ears and although the wax was hard, she wasn't sure what to do. She continued to poke until there was blood and then once again that made me feel suddenly very dizzy. She used two kinds of suction and I just was not at all comfortable with the treatment.
Good in helping
Nikki was so patient and explained every step very clearly. She reassured me constantly and I felt confident that she would help me.
Listens and explained things very well.
Very good and professional
Patient ,compassionate and educational
Very good _she knew what she was doing and was very kind.
Friendly knowledgeable and efficient. Excellent.
After being told I had impacted wax in ear & was flushed 2x to relieve the wax at my family Doctor; Nikki saw me & prescribed drops which relieved my pain & hearing loss as I had an infection.
Gave clear understanding of options regarding hearing aids.
She basically said "it is what it is" and that I should take medicine for anxiety and depression, neither of which do I feel I have at all, and that I should also get a prescription from my primary care provider to help me sleep.
Excellent care.
Overall she was nice, but didn't help me with my medical problem.
Again, very respectful, knowledgeable and clear in discussing the issues in my appointment.