Ruthann Kennedy, APRN-CNP
- Internal Medicine
- Nurse Practitioner What's this? A nurse practitioner is extensively trained to treat illness or disease and to prescribe medication to their patients. They work on teams with a licensed physician, but can treat patients with significant autonomy. Nurse practitioners work in a variety of settings, including primary care and various other medical and surgical specialties.
Appointments: (614) 688-6540
About Me
As a pulmonary medicine and acute care nurse practitioner, I specialize in managing patients with conditions like asthma, pulmonary fibrosis and COPD. I currently serve as the patient support group leader for pulmonary fibrosis.Through patient education, I share my expertise in order to broaden a patient’s understanding of his or her disease process, which results in improved outcomes and quality of life.
I’ve been working at Ohio State since 1993, when I was hired as the clinical nurse specialist in the Cardiac Care Unit. As a former OSU graduate, and lifelong Buckeye, returning to Ohio State seemed like a perfect fit.
When I’m not working, I like to spend as much time as possible boating and being out on the water. I’m active in my local gym and work out three to four times a week. Also, I’m working with my dog, a goldendoodle, as he finishes his Therapy Dog International training.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2015, 2017
- Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement in Patient Satisfaction, 2015
- Board & Columbus regional co-chair, Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses (OAAPN)
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification, 2002
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Communicable Diseases
- Asthma
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Respiration Disorders
- Scleroderma, Systemic
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Airway Obstruction
- Cough
- Dyspnea
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Bronchial Diseases
- Respiratory Insufficiency
- Spirometry
- Lung Diseases, Interstitial
- Rehabilitation
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Sinusitis
- Pneumonia
- Bradycardia
- Asthma, Exercise-Induced
- Bronchitis, Chronic
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Tuberculosis
- Rhinitis
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary
- Bronchiolitis
- Tachycardia, Sinus
More About My Work
Reviews
150 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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- Overall
4.9 out of 5 - Explains Things Clearly 4.9
- Listens Carefully 4.9
- Gives Understandable Instructions 4.9
- Knows My Medical History 4.7
- Shows Respect 4.9
- Time Spent Together 4.9
Reviewed on Nov 06, 2018
All of my visits with Ruthann Kennedy experiences - good.
Reviewed on Nov 03, 2018
Ruthann C. Kennedy is so nice and sweet caring full of joy laughter happiness towards me as a patient. She is a caring provider that truly cares about her patients. She takes times with them she show much concern and care for her patients. Thank you Ruthann C. Kennedy.
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2018
Concerned provider.
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2018
Just good.
Reviewed on Sep 08, 2018
Very attentive and always show concerns.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2018
Good.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2018
Always has time to listen and answer any questions. Outstanding dr.!
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2018
She sends me to other OSU providers she thinks can help my overall condition and not just her speciality. And I think this makes her top notch in the field of medicine (healing).
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2018
Dr. Allen & Ruthann Kennedy first to get me on the right meds to help my disease.
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2018
Very personal and professional.