About Me

As a nurse practitioner at Ohio State, I specialize in family practice and manage common problems, including women’s health and pediatrics. Throughout my 28 years as a family medicine nurse practitioner I have also developed expertise in the management of many chronic issues.

I want to help people as much as possible, whether that means providing preventative medicine or helping a patient to manage a chronic illness. I believe in partnering with each patient to provide patient-centered care to help them be as healthy as possible. I also collaborate with other healthcare providers to bring the full range of resources to every patient.

My favorite part about working at Ohio State is the wide range of resources that are available to patients throughout the medical center. I chose to practice at Total Health and Wellness Clinic so I could use my skills to care for underserved individuals with chronic diseases.

When I’m not working, I enjoy reading, cooking, being outdoors and spending time with my family and friends.
Highlights
  • Ohio Association of Nurse Practitioners State Award for Excellence, 2007
  • Inducted into Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2009
  • College of Nursing Excellence in Teaching Award, 2014
Additional Languages I Speak
  • Spanish

Education and Training

Education History

Masters Degree

University of California, ,
MSN
9/7/1987 - 6/11/1989

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH
DNP
9/24/2008 - 6/12/2011

Board Certification

American Nurses Credentialing Center - Family Nurse Practitioner
1/1/2015

Academic Information

My Department

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.

31 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.3 out of 5
  • Explains Things Clearly
    4.1 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    3.9 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    3.7 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    3.8 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.6 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.1 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Sep 15, 2020

    She was also wonderful!

  • Reviewed on Sep 10, 2020

    I like my care provider. She always explains things and takes time with me.

  • Reviewed on Apr 30, 2020

    Excellent services to my needs and concerns of my health very understanding.

  • Reviewed on Nov 18, 2019

    She was very pleasant and informative, and took all my concerns seriously.

  • Reviewed on Oct 13, 2019

    caring

  • Reviewed on Oct 03, 2019

    My provider is very special for me, she doesn't say! Even even when I get dirty in my leg and carefully check all what happen to me. Very, very good provider.

  • Reviewed on Jul 14, 2019

    all my questions were answered and i left feeling great

  • Reviewed on Apr 09, 2019

    Very profes.

  • Reviewed on Mar 24, 2019

    good