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
- 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
- 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
More About My Work
Reviews
178 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 4.8
- Shows Respect 4.9
- Time Spent Together 4.9
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2019
Excellent.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2019
Very good. She and I had a lot in common.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2019
Excellent.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2019
Very helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2019
I have the up most respect and confidence in Ruthann Kennedy as my pulmonary specialist. She is professional and compassionate. OSU should be proud to have an asset like her!
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2019
Good.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2019
My provider is great, she always ask the questions and answers them in a way that you know she cares about your health outcome.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2019
Always very friendly.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2019
Detailed - informative, professional attentive to questions.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2019
I trust my care provider, Ruthann Kennedy, totally!