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, 2019
- 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
- Pneumonia
- Rhinitis
- Cough
- Dyspnea
- Bradycardia
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary
- Asthma, Exercise-Induced
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Bronchial Diseases
- Bronchitis, Chronic
- Respiratory Insufficiency
- Lung Diseases, Interstitial
- Rehabilitation
- Communicable Diseases
- Asthma
- Respiratory Tract Infections
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Respiration Disorders
- Scleroderma, Systemic
- Sinusitis
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Airway Obstruction
- Tuberculosis
- Spirometry
- Bronchiolitis
- Tachycardia, Sinus
Locations Where I Practice
543 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
6100 North Hamilton Road
4th Floor, Suite 4C Westerville, OH 43081
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Masters Degree
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
MSN
6/5/1990 - 8/7/1992
Board Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
12/1/2017
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep 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.
81 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Very friendly, very thorough, very compassionate & understanding.
Excellent treatment. No issues.
Very concern, caring.
Ruthann took the time to review current test results vs. previous test results.
She is always so nice. Takes time to listen to concerns and most importantly tells me I am healthy!
Extra good.
Kennedy noticed I had lost alot of weight, she was concerned.
Feel very confident and comfortable very pleeased
Went out of her way to explain things and seemed to care about my health. Very nice lady.
Ruthann was the most caring, polite and kind person. She listened so Intently and explained all questions asked. She also went over any questions asked about my labs and made contact with my pulmonary physician for me. She is wonderful.
Great
Good because they understand me when I explain some of my feeling to them.
Excellent!
Oh! My provider is a dear sweet provider. She is a very friendly and a joyful provider. She is check out everything concerning my health.
The very best care!!!
Caring and thorough
My health care provider is the best of the best. She has always had my best interest at heart. I believe she really care about my well being.
Nothing bad.
Best doc. Listens explains, great for her profession. Glad I have her.
Excellent Ruthann is the best.
As always my provider was great also.
Very nice & thorough too!
Everything was good!
Shows concern about all problems offer solutions and assistance.
Dr. Ruthann Kennedy always responds in a timely manner when I call her.
Very good.
Very satisfactory.
Excellent service.
Ruthann is the best! Always very thorough & informative. Enjoy my visits w/her.
She was very good in all area.
First time seeing Ruthann Kennedy - she was so helpful, explained everything clearly. She was very down to earth - I'm 61 yrs. old and have never felt so comfortable with a doctor.
I had tests the same day and she reviewed and compared to my last's tests.
Very good to me.
Always has been an excellent care provider.