About Me
As a nurse practitioner working in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, I focus on helping patients improve their quality of life. Our patients have various functional impairments, often due to stroke, injury or other disabling conditions. Helping them overcome their current deficits is both challenging and rewarding. I am constantly impressed by how strong and resilient our patients and their families can be when faced with traumatic events.
I am fortunate and proud to work with an outstanding multidisciplinary team. Our physicians, therapists and entire staff are committed to helping our patients through any means possible. By combining teaching, research and clinical care, we promote and provide the highest level of health care possible.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy connecting with my community by participating in a neighborhood book club, yoga and other community events.
Highlights
- Nurse practitioner in Ohio State’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2011 – present
- Volunteer, Columbus Free Clinic
- Instructor for the ANP/AGNP program at The Ohio State University College of Nursing for over 20 years, 1996-2016
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Brain Injuries
- Brain Concussion
Education and Training
Education History
Masters Degree
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
MSN
9/23/1991 - 9/1/1992
Board Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center - Adult Nurse Practitioner
12/1/2017
Academic Information
My Department
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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.
76 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.7 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.7 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.7 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.4 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 out of 5
Great at listening, explaining options, seemed like they actually care and paid attention.
She was very knowledgeable of what I was going through. She took extra steps to help decrease my symptoms while I was in the office with her.
O my she is always great.
I had a lot of questions and need more answers about my TBI and other injuries.
ALL GOOD.
excellent provider. I love Susan Burpee. She is very attentive and concerned about my health care needs.
She is always great.
Nurse Assistant. She was very nice and did her job well.
Excellent, respectful attention was given; thoughtful questions were asked, validating my remarks and feelings.
Dr. Burpee was amazing. She spent time w/me and for the 1st time since 1989. I feel like someone REALLY listened to me! I actually feel like I may have hope! I didn't feel judged or rushed. I am very grateful for the quality care I receive at OSU!