Rachael McGuirk, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Primary Care - Family Medicine
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Cough
- Back Pain
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Women's Health
- High Blood Pressure
Locations
- Primary Care Northwood-High
Academics and research
Department: Family Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
As a family medicine physician, I believe in a holistic approach to patient care where physical and mental health are both important in a patient’s overall well-being. I enjoy empowering my patients to make the most of their healthcare.
I love working at an academic medical center like Ohio State where there are numerous resources for my patients as well as the opportunity to teach the next generation of family medicine physicians. My clinical interests include full-spectrum family medicine, mental health, preventative medicine, women's health, and minor surgical procedures.
In my free time I enjoy cooking, reading and learning new languages. I also love to travel, both nationally and internationally.
Highlights
- Volunteer, Columbus Free Clinic
- Small group teaching with medical students
Conditions and expertise
- Anxiety
- Back Pain
- Cough
- Depression
- Diabetes Mellitus
- High Blood Pressure
- Women's Health
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Family Medicine
- Fairview Hospital-GME, Cleveland, OH
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2017 - Residency - Psychiatry
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/1/2009 - 5/31/2013
Certification
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American Board of Family Medicine
7/1/2017
Academics and research
I graduated from the Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2013. I did a year of psychiatry residency at the University of Pittsburgh prior to completing a three year family medicine residency at the Cleveland Clinic. I practice at the Worthington Family Medicine Center and also provide inpatient care at OSU East Hospital with the family medicine residents. I am involved in both medical student and resident education.
As the medical educator at our office, I am also responsible for organizing any medical students that rotate here. I believe that this team-based approach improves patient care.
Research interests
- Family medicine
- Mental health
- Preventative medicine
- Women's health
- Minor surgical procedures
ProfessionalmMemberships
- American Academy of Family Practice
Academic information
- Department:
- Family Medicine
- Division:
- Family Medicine
More about my research
Ratings and reviews
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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.
94 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. McGuirk has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Excellent experience. Caring and listened thoughtfully.
She's wonderful
All good
The doctor is very friendly and professional she does not like very much that she is my daughter's doctor.
She always acts non rushed. She asks a lot of questions to try to get a good understanding of what's going on before making recommendations. She makes recommendations and lets me make the decision on how to proceed.
Always prompt and great bedside manner, very welcoming experience.
I really appreciated the time she took with me. Best visit I've ever had with her! She let me set the agenda based on concerns I had and identified action steps for each one. I never felt rushed and she offered options in what I could do. She has a wonderful collaborative style.
I do like my doctor. She encouraged me to get back on my blood pressure meds so I am taking those again
dr. McGuirk is always a professional and very caring
She's great!
Dr. McGuirk is ALWAYS great. I am SO glad she is my primary HCP.
The Best
Excellent
The best
Love Dr. McGuirk
All good
All good
Dr. McGuirk listens carefully. She is knowledgeable, responsive and very kind.
All good!
Excellent
Dr McGurik is a passionate provider. She listens carefully, takes lots of notes. Makes adjustments in meds when she can if something is not working. Explains things clearly and works with her staff. A lovely person.
I have always felt very heard and supported by my provider and only had great experiences and assistance
Dr. McGuirk is the best. I come to Rardin just for her.
All great experiences/. I am lucky to have Dr. McGuirk as my primary card provider.
Dr. McGuirk spent a lot of time with me, addressing her concerns and mine regarding my health. She was kind, listened to me, and explained things well. I am grateful for her care and would recommend her as a PCP to my friends and family!
She is knowledgeable and caring I trust her esp with prescribing the right medications and with knowing my medical history
Dr. McGuirk always listens to me, and she is respectful of concerns I may have about treatment options. She Is not pushy, judgmental, or condescending when we discuss my health. I believe she genuinely cares about health outcomes for me and my family, and I trust her.
Always takes time to speak with me. Never appears rushed.
She is very caring. Listens to you. Ask questions
She is very knowledgeable
Excellent !
Dr McGuirk-highly detailed, communicates warmth and empathy, exceptional diagnostically, epitome of family medicine
Excellent care
Everything went well
Dr. McGuirk is wonderful!
Dr. McGuirk is always helpful and responsive as a primary care provider.
Dr. McGuirk is AWESOME! I've not EVER had a bad experience with her. She is ALWAYS friendly and caring.
Good
My doctor is the best doctor I have ever had. She is caring and listens to my concerns.
This was a followup appt but new problems had shone up in recent weeks which she followed up on immediately
Love Dr. McGuirk. She is an excellent primary care doc. Attentive, helpful, no judging, remembers details of my family.
Very through. Listened to what I said. Explained what I needed to know. Concerned with my overall health
Dr. McGuirk was warm, kind, engaged and respectful to and of my non-binary child. She spoke directly to them, including them in their own care, and listened to everything we said.