Robert Gotfried, DO
Physician, Associate Professor
Primary Care - Family Medicine
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Schedule Online(Primary Care Only)
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Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Health Services for Transgender Persons
- Disease Management
- Primary Care
- Preventive Medicine
Locations
- Primary Care Westerville
- Primary Care Westerville
Academic information
Department: Family Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I am a board-certified family medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I am one of less than 100 board-certified primary care diabetologists in the United States. I specialize in providing comprehensive primary care, with a focus on diabetes management, chronic disease management, preventive care and health services for transgender persons.
I have been practicing for more than 30 years over a unique and diverse career. I have been a faculty member at four different medical schools. I have conducted medical research in rural Ecuador, led a medical mission in Kenya and have taught physicians in China about providing primary care. I have even been a cruise ship physician. I have been invited to speak at multiple medical conferences primarily on diabetes care, published articles on a variety of topics and have edited a textbook on diabetes. My patients have included White House Secret Service agents, incarcerated persons, professional athletes and people living in impoverished U.S. areas.
At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, in addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am committed to advancing medical education and mentoring future physicians. I serve as an associate professor of Family and Community Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and I am a faculty member in The Ohio State Family Medicine Residency Program.
My patients rely on me for high-quality, comprehensive, compassionate care and honest communication. I create a respectful and inclusive environment, ensuring that each patient feels heard, understood and supported.
In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, woodcarving, mushroom hunting, kayaking and relaxing with my wife, Christy.
Highlights
- Named to Castle Connolly’s 'Top Doctors' list
- Recognized for teaching excellence at three different medical schools
- Member of the International Primary Care Education Alliance
- Member of The Ohio State University Gender-Affirming Care Committee
- Member of the American College of Diabetology standards-setting panel
Conditions and expertise
- Disease Management
- Health Services for Transgender Persons
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Family Medicine
- Franklin Square Hospital Center, Baltimore, MD
7/1/1990 - 12/31/1992 - Internship - Family Medicine
- Botsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI
7/1/1989 - 6/30/1990 - Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States
7/1/1985 - 6/30/1989
Certification
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American Board of Family Medicine
7/9/1993
Ratings and 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.
65 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Gotfried has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
N/A, he was great
Dr. Gotfried is fantastic!
Dr. Gotfried listen carefully to what I have to say. I feel confident in his medical expertise. He was there for me last year when I was really sick.
Dr. Gotfried is the best doctor I have ever had and I'm 68 years old.
Dr. Gotfried is excellent. He takes the time to listen and discuss what is going on with me. I feel like he cares and really wants to address the issues I'm having. He's the first doctor I've trusted in a long time. His nurse this last visit was really great too .
Always listens. I email him regularly and he responds.
Very good
Very good
Dr. Gottfried was excellent as always
Did a great job.
Dr. Gotfried is the best doctor I've ever had.
Asked questions and checked my file to understand my health situation
I really like my provider. He speaks very intentionally, it is clear he chooses his words carefully and respectfully. He always validates any distress I have about my health, and respects my transness. He does not sugarcoat his responses, but is not harsh about it. He has a bit of a playful streak with sometimes throwing in small bits of dry humor to his approach. That makes me feel as if he's not just treating me as patient or a work task to complete, but a person.
He showed concern and empathy regarding a new diagnosis from another care provider.
HE is very attentive to our concerns and a good listener
Good experiences
He's the best!
Kindness and professional
Super helpful. Listens, gives good advice, helps me follow through
Excellent, thorough, never felt rushed
No complaints.
Knowledgeable and caring
Took his time listening to us
Very good very good
Concern