Rachel Gordon, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Primary Care - Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Mental Health
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Transition to Adult Care
- Migraine Disorders
- Breast Feeding
- Contraception
Locations
- Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Grandview
Academics and research
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
I am a primary care physician treating adults and pediatric patients at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in women’s health and reproductive care, and I also regularly see patients for common conditions such as hypertension, anxiety and headaches.
My mission is to empower each patient to live the healthiest and happiest life possible. I am especially passionate about using preventative medicine to help patients achieve their wellness goals. In addition, I am committed to a holistic, evidence-based approach and I always customize treatments based on each person’s individual needs and values.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am dedicated to innovative research that enhances the care we offer to our patients. As a clinician investigator, my work is focused on women’s cardiovascular health disparities and strategies to improve peripartum primary care access.
Ohio State has a large network of providers who all work together to improve patient outcomes and it’s an inspiring place to work. I completed my medical education and training here, and it’s a privilege to continue my career serving the central Ohio community.
When I’m not working, I love spending time with my husband and exploring Columbus. I also enjoy reading and biking.
Highlights
- Recipient, Chair’s Award for Scholarly Achievement by an Internal Medicine Resident
- Certified Lactation Consultant, Academy of Lactation Practice and Policy
- Buprenorphine Waiver and Certification
- Recipient, Outstanding Internal Medicine Student Teaching Award
Conditions and expertise
- Breast Feeding
- Contraception
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- High Blood Pressure
- Internal Medicine
- Mental Health
- Migraine Disorders
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
- Transition to Adult Care
- Women's Health
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2022 - 6/30/2024 - Residency - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2019 - 6/30/2022 - Internship - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/1/2014 - 5/6/2018
Certifications
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American Board of Pediatrics
10/13/2022 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/17/2022
Academics and research
I am a clinical investigator with a passion for improving women's cardiometabolic disease prevention efforts, with a specific focus on the peripartum time period. My research expertise includes postpartum management of gestational diabetes, peripartum primary care transition of care, and primary care access disparities. I also have experience with healthcare economics and secondary data analysis.
After completing my Primary Care Research fellowship and Masters of Public Health, I joined OSU GIM as an Assistant Professor. As a board-certified Internal Medicine-Pediatrics physician, I provide medical care for both birthing parents and their children to create a shared medical home and longitudinal primary care. i serve as a clinical advisor for statewide initiatives to improve maternal anxiety and depression screening and mental healthcare access, as well as a regional research group to coordinate women's health research efforts across institutions in the Midwest and mid-Atlantic regions. I have participated in systematic reviews and meta-analyses to inform US Preventive Service Task Force guidelines and is on several nationally funded grants to improve patient stakeholder involvement in maternal health research and improve existing evidence bases regarding peripartum care.
Research interests
- Women's Health
- Postpartum Care
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Chronic Disease Prevention
- Cardiovascular Disease
Academic information
- Department:
- Internal Medicine
- Division:
- General Medicine
More about my research
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 11/3/2025, Dr. Gordon has reported no relationships with companies or entities.