About Me
As an orthopedic nurse practitioner at Ohio State’s Hand and Upper Extremity Center, I provide comprehensive care and treatment for patients with conditions affecting their hands, elbows and arms. We work as an interdisciplinary team, providing diagnosis, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation all in one location. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we have surgeons that are available to treat all levels of traumatic injuries of the hand and upper extremity.
I like to create trust with my patients in order to provide excellent patient care. I’m passionate about helping people and seeing results. I believe in the continuity of care and being with my patients through their entire healthcare process.
I have been working at Ohio State since 1986 and am passionate about our mission of education, research and clinical excellence. I love working in a collegiate environment with excellent colleagues, where we are able to make a difference together.
When I’m not working, I enjoy snow skiing, traveling, spending time with my family and friends and spending time on the water.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016-2019
- Ohio Advanced Practice Nurses Association (OAAPN) Award for Excellence
- Clinical Excellence Award
- Dorothy Cornelius Scholarship
- Gail Johannes Award
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Arm Injuries
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hand Injuries
- Orthopedics
- Upper Extremity
- Trigger Finger Disorder
Education and Training
Education History
Masters Degree
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
MS
9/1/1988 - 6/30/1993
Masters Degree
Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH
MS
7/1/1996 - 6/30/1997
Board Certifications
CCI - Certified Nurse Operating Room
3/31/2004
American Nurses Credentialing Center - Adult Nurse Practitioner
9/1/2016
Academic Information
My Department
Orthopaedics
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.
70 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
5 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 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
The first time the dr. wasn't very good but he was no longer there when I returned which was a good thing because I got to be seen by Teresa who made me feel better about my care because I expected some difficulty from the original dr. I saw when it comes to my care.
No bad experience.
Very good.
I saw Teresa for a follow up from my other carpal tunnel surgery and I was very glad she was the provider I saw this time.
Teresa is one of the best care providers I have ever had the pleasure to be seen by. Knowledgeable & friendly.
Love Theresa, also Dr. Awar loved the PT tech Christine they sent me to see.
I saw Ms. Dimeo for follow up after surgery. She was wonderful, really listened to all of my questions and took time to talk with me.
I had a good experience with my care provider. She took the time to talk to me about my hand how to take care of my hand what to do about my hand. Teresa A. Dimeo was excellent.
Teresa DiMeo is kind, smart, totally professional - highly recommend her.
Dr. Awan & Teresa were great!