About Me
As a physician, I’m passionate about family medicine for several reasons: (1) It allows me to help everyone from newborns to elderly patients, from all walks of life, and to manage a wide range of acute and chronic problems. (2) I enjoy how family medicine encourages me to be the coordinator for diverse, talented interprofessional teams, including specialists, pharmacists, therapists, dietitians and other providers. (3) I love building long-term relationships with my patients because I can celebrate, counsel, grieve and overall play a small but hopefully important role in their life’s journey.
I want to help patients understand their health better and make the best decisions for themselves and their loved ones. My role is not always to order every test or prescribe every medicine, but to find the right balance of care for each individual patient. I specialize in preventive medicine, which I believe is the essence of family medicine. My goal at every visit is to work with my patients to prevent the onset or progression of various conditions so that my patients can experience their lives to the fullest.
Since I attended The Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Indiana University for my education, I have seen firsthand the power of having academic resources at your fingertips. Additionally, when patients run into learners during their visits to my office, I encourage them to recognize the impact they’ll have on a student’s journey toward being a better, smarter, more caring provider!
In my free time, I love reading a wide range of fiction novels, listening to music and attending concerts, competing in and watching sports (Go Bucks!), playing trivia, and spending time with my wife and two beautiful children.
Highlights
- AAFP National Conference Poster Presentation, 2019
- Former staff member of Indianapolis Student Outreach Clinic (a student-led, interprofessional, free community clinic in which residents are primary staff and overseen by a physician)
- Contributed to “Dysphagia: Looking Beyond Common Etiologies as a Primary Care Provider”
- Class President, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Hypertension
- Primary Care
- Women's Health
- Asthma
- Preventive Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Family Practice
- Health Services for Transgender Persons
- Intrauterine Devices
- Men's Health
- End of Life Care
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
MD
8/1/2013 - 5/31/2017
Residency
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
7/1/2017 - 7/16/2020
Academic Information
My Department
Family 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.
171 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.6 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 10/25/2021, Dr. Bittinger has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
Fine physician.
During our three face-to-face interactions, Dr. Bittinger has been pleasant, thorough, and efficient.
It was a very good experience, and I recommend this provider to my family and friends.
Dr. Bittenger came into the appointment very prepared. Even though I had only seen him once before, and it had been a year, he was up to date on my health record, tests, and medication. I was very impressed. He spends time listening and explains information well.
This was the first time seeing this provider and I am extremely impressed with the care received and look forward to having him as my PCP.
Knowledgeable and calm
He took the time to listen and provide advice on my condition
Pushed COVID-19 vaccine. Told him I did not want it.
Thorough, professional, thoughtful, responsive.
First visit: he listened very carefully, answered every question, took the time I needed to feel listened.
Always ask how you are doing, always concerned about you ask the right questions everything great.
He was so attentive and nice. Spent 1 hour in the room with me and my partner(we both had appointments). I felt like he was very understanding of how I feel and really listened to ke. I dont like doctors but he may change that perception for me, honestly.
We disagreed on some tests, but he respected my opinion
He was patient and very clear with the information I needed
All good - Dr. Bittinger put my mind at ease concerning a previous diagnosis by another provider of neuropathy.
He always listens I think Dr B is 1 of my favorite Drs
New to the area/system, struggled initially finding a provider that was accepting new patients and that I could see in a reasonable timeframe. Though it took a while, very happy with the provider.
Again very thorough- this was my 1st visit. Spent considerable time about my history and concerns.
This was my first visit with Dr. Bittinger and he made me feel very comfortable and answered all of my questions. He spent a good amount of time getting to know me and my health history. Dr. Bittinger will be my primary care provider go forward.
All was great.
Dr. Bittinger was so thoughtful, listened well & really got to know me at my first visit. I appreciated his time & care.
This was a new patient appointment. I appreciated the time he spent with me, his listeningn and processing what I said and providing good follow up information.
Listened carefully. Didn't seem rushed. Answered all questions thoroughly.
Seemed hands-off, and deferred to specialists to do all the work, rather then collaborating with them.
Really appreciated the amount of time Doc spent with me. I think we have some philosophical differences, but he respectfully listened to my point of view and provided me good information as to why his opinion differed from mine. I think that's an important dialog to be able to have.
A very good experience.
This was my first visit with Dr. Bittinger as my previous PCP retired. He made feel very comfortable, listened to my concerns about my health, and made appropriate referrals to address my concerns. I look forward to my future visits!
He's the first doctor in a long time that didn't frighten me; I have a bit of a White Coat Syndrome but my pulse and fight or flight response doesn't go off when I am having an appointment with him. He's good at his job, too, as well as not being scary.
My expectations were met.
Very Informative
Caring, friendly, efficient, informed.
Provider is always on time, was able to address all issues in a timely manner.
Listens well and is pleasant. Was not afraid of telling me what my health needs are.
This was one of the worst doctor visits I've ever experienced. I will not see this physician again: Didn't listen , tried to treat for things that didn't exist, patronizing, didn't examine thoroughly, arrogant, etc.
Prompt and always addresses my concerns.
Was very deliberate in explaining my medical situation making sure I understood and was following what he said. He's a aster ful communicator.
I was very impressed with Dr. Bittinger - he seemed very concerned and very knowledgeable and caring - I'm very pleased to have him as my new primary care doctor.
Good
Being my first appointment he was very informative and ask that I see him in 6 months. Since this was my first appointment with this provider I do like a return visit in less than a year
This was my first time meeting Dr. Bittinger. I just moved to Columbus and had been with my previous PCP for more than 20 years. I felt very good about having Dr. Bittinger as my PCP.
The doctor was great. He was attentive and listened. he checked areas of concern, assessed his knowledge and offered options. He was honest when he didn't know & referred me to someone who could help.
Dr.Bittinger was very professional and showed concern for my health and overall wellness. Thank you Dr. Bittinger for being so great!
Dr Bittinger was very patient and thorough in answering all my question.
Very good.
Very kind and professional.
Knowledgeable, responsive vie MyChart.
spent time with me and listened to me and was concerned
I thought everything went ok and he understood my concerns, I felt good when I left even though I was a little emotional towards the end, but once I felt he understood my feelings about my over all health, I felt happy when I left, but later I went into my mychart and read the doctors notes and how he felt about the visit things he said, I was concerned, confused and upset
Made eye contact when speaking with me & not just looking at the computer. Respectful of my use of complementary health care - herbs.
This was first visit w/this provider & he spent a lot of time talking about my health issues, meds, etc. Excellent experience.
He is always very responsive to messages and good about following up.
Compassionate, professional, and extremely easy to talk to.
he is the best provider I have . I have been three providers before , however , Dr, Zachary M Bittinger is the best
He was extremely easy to talk to, patient, well-versed in my medical history, and took time to answer all of my questions without seeming rushed in any way. It was a very positive experience!
he listened to my concerns and answered my questions
He was very patient and willing to listen. i was very impressed because he knew my whole medical history.
All around excellence...while not my regular provider, I was treated like a patient whom he had a long connection with. He put me at ease, gave me full explanations to his diagnosis and treatment goals, and showed real concern in helping me to deal with pain.
Did not offer good advise on a few of my concerns. Will be discussing further with my oncologist I've seen since 2017.
Well organized. Thoughtful.
Friendly, listened to all my concerns, didn't feel rushed, felt like he cared about my health
No bad. Very courteous & knowledgeable. Very helpful & motivating towards healthy living!
He was great. Very caring, concerned and very efficient.
Good experience.
he is amazing
This was my first appointment with Dr. Bittinger. Liked him very much and will continue to see him as my new PCP.
Very good experience, will be coming here for as long as I live in Columbus.
Dr. Bittinger was very professional and attentive, very quick to respond to questions over mychart and prompt to follow up and order prescriptions.
Dr. Bittinger was very good, he did a great job eliciting concerns from me and making sure he followed up with those concerns. Good job
Dr. Bittinger was outstanding. He took a huge amount of time to talk to me about my health. I don't think I have ever had a PCP that would spend the amount of time he did. He was also very knowledgeable and provided great medical advice.
down to earth humble and very helpful
Dr. Bittinger was very thorough w/my past medical history and asked about things that I wouldn't otherwise think about.
very good