About Me
As a certified nurse practitioner within the Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, I specialize in evaluating and treating autoimmune diseases within this scope of practice for the adult population. I collaborate with a tremendous team of experts in the field who share the same vision of helping people live well with their chronic disease. I strive to build partnerships with my patients by managing their disease, while also listening to my patients’ concerns and input.
In my free time I enjoy gardening, spending time with family and friends and volunteering.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Osteoarthritis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Arthritis, Psoriatic
- Dermatomyositis
- Polymyositis
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2920
543 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
614-688-6400
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Graduate
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
5/13/2019 - 4/27/2021
Board Certification
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners-Gerontolog
6/28/2021
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Rheumatology - Immunology
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.
150 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
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 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 nice. Explained everything to me.
Very informative-made certain I understood what she was explaining.
Kind concerned knowledgeable
Sandy took a long time to listen to my rambling concerns. She made an effective case for trying the new medication based on science abs her concern for my continued decline
Very good
Very helpful and takes care of my needs
I received excellent care.
Always feel like well cared for when I come for my visit
Dr. Sandy is a great listener and always shows that she cares. She clarified questions that I had, which I understood and was no longer anxious about next steps.
She's great!
She is always very nice and takes her time during my visits. I always get to express my concerns.
Listened well and was concerned about me.
I visit this provider for rheumatological needs. She's absolutely wonderful, listens, answers my questions, and I never feel rushed. We've dialed in my medications, and I feel better than I have in a long time.
Great job
Throughly listened and provided solutions and follow up
Very good
All providers are engaged.
The provider explained why she did things and how they would help me
The doctor was very nice and professional.
Very pleasant, caring and attentive
No complaints
She's always very aware of my health issues. Hope to keep her for a long time!
She was very confident and knowledgeable.
All great
Dr. Sandy has the best bedside manner, consistently listens to my concerns and provides options . She is who I chose for my daughter's care. Her concern and care has helped me and my daughter tremendously! We Love her and know that she has our best interest and genuinely cares about us.
The provider was kind, and a good listener
I was very impressed. This was my first visit with this provider.
I always enjoy my visits with sandy. She actually cares and we talk about several things besides her expertise with my visit. I am currently waiting for a heart and she is always so nice and helpful. I love coming to this office. I look forward to it. I hope she stays with OSU because it seems every doctor I get with OSU either moves on or retires.
Very caring and informative
Great experience as usual
Very thorough and compassionate.
She's always very friendly and answers all of my questions and I am comfortable speaking with her
I was a little concerned that she mentioned not wanting to be associated with controlled prescriptions, because the only reason I am seeing this dr is because my primary dr refuses to handle my controlled prescriptions for my disability
Sandy examined where I had concerns and actually listened. I'm so grateful for her. My concerns were actually taken seriously instead of brushing me off.
Sandy really listens and is proactive in keeping my pain under control
Very personable, excellent listener and sincerely concerned about my overall well-being.
She is EXCELLENT
Listen to me and was very attentive to my needs
A provider who actually read my records
Polite, informative, courteous
She's very knowledgeable
Spent time re:diagnosis
She was very good
I love doctor Sandy she always listens to me and we work together to find out what's best for me.
I felt we discussed the main reasons for my health and what treatments would be available
My care provider, was very welcoming to see me, concern about how I was doing health wise, and asked if the family was well. Very personal, and I appreciate that from her.
Also very easy to talk to.
Dr. Sandy is the best! Her bedside manner is impeccable. She really cares for her patients and takes the necessary time to listen and explain next steps. She has a caring heart and spirit!
Sandy was very sympathetic to the pain I was experiencing.
Sandy is amazing! She listens, is knowledgeable, and is caring. I truly believe she wants to help me regain quality of life.
Always friendly and attentive!
The care provider was excellent.
I really like my care provider she is really easy to talk to an she goes over everything making sure I understand what she is saying to me.
This was the first time we saw this provider,she was helpful in clearing up some questions we had about medications
Above Normal
Sandy was outstanding and came fully prepared for the appointment. Was not wishy washy but came straight to the point about her concerns and why. Would gladly she her again should the need arise
Provider discussed medical changes with me and to involve eye doctor for opinion.
I believe I was the last appointment for the day & she still took her time & provided excellent communication.
Great. Took the time to explain complicated things so I understoodGreat bedside manner.
She is excellent provider.I liked how she spent time with me asking all the health concerns I had in order to resolve my health issues. She is very thorough and dedicated provider.
She had the insight to order blood tests on my first visit because she carefully assessed my variety of symptoms. The results of these tests determined that I have a blood disease.
Provider Excellent!! Looked at me holistically. I'm am one person so I'm very happy and very reassured with correct provider.
She really listened & gathered more information regarding my diagnosis .
I had no bad experiences that day
She was kind and efficient. However, I had asked for a doctor, not a nurse practicner.
Good care provided
I felt like the visit went very well. My test results were explained as well as what we needed to do going further to figure out a diagnosis.
Sandy was amazing. I had been having health issues that had me in the ED the day before the visit and she showed concern for that, for how poorly I was feeling, and wanted to do what she could to help me feel better. She even was able to assist with a prescription after hours. In the midst of a lot of health issues, I felt that Sandy listened and was wanting to help me feel better - which was much more than I felt with other providers.
Very patient,caring took her time to listen, and give me different things to consider doing to make things better
Sandy was a good listener, her assessment was thorough and she was very pleasant and personable. I also appreciated that she had treatment insights not identified by a previous provider and she engaged me in the discussion about treatment options.
Very good
She didn't seem to take my concerns as seriously as I hoped she would given my recent diagnosis.
Friendly, professional, good listener and explained
My doctor spends a lot of time with me and thinks about my care holistically.
I was very pleased with Sandy. She was very kind and cheerful. She was concerned about my condition.
Care about her patients, and a very good listener .
Sandy was very sweet yet professional. I was quite pleased with her care and would have no qualms about seeing her again if Dr. Lin is not available.
Great
She is so amazing. Friendly, courteous and passionate about medicine.
Friendly & knowledgeable.
The care provider worked with me to find help getting medicine
Sandy Bishara is outstanding. After carefully listening to me, she was able to diagnose what was happening to me and offer a solution to restore my health. Can't ask for more from a provider.
She was great!
Not my normal dr. I liked her.
Listens!
Very committed.
My care provider was warm understanding it was our first meeting