Ohio State Primary Care
in East Hospital
181 Taylor Ave.
Tower 12th Floor Suite 1203
Columbus,
OH 43203
Phone numbers 614-685-9994
Hours Today: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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This primary care location, in collaboration with Ohio State Total Health Care Center, is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The FQHC designation recognizes community-based healthcare centers that deliver primary care services in underserved populations. Federally Qualified Health Centers are supported by federal Health Resources and Services Administration Health Center Program grants, by way of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, aimed at expanding access to affordable, quality primary care to vulnerable areas.
The care team includes Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs), Certified Nurse Midwives, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), Mental Health Counselors, Pharmacists, Dieticians, community health workers and nursing/health science students. They offer an integrated approach to physical and mental health care by providing the following services:
- Health and wellness screening and education
- Evidence-based management of new health problems or complaints
- Care and ongoing management for conditions like diabetes, asthma and heart failure
- Routine physical exams, screenings and vaccines
- Comprehensive women’s services like Pap tests, birth control, obstetrics and midwifery
- Mental health counseling and programs for conditions like depression and anxiety
- Healthy lifestyle programs and educational services
Directions and maps
Ohio State East Hospital is located just east of downtown Columbus. View an internal map of East Hospital.
Parking
General Parking Instructions
All parking at East Hospital is free. Long-term public parking is available directly across Hawthorne Avenue in the surface lots.
Valet Parking
Valet service is available at Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care, Outpatient Care Dublin, Outpatient Care New Albany and East Hospital and the following main campus locations (James Cancer Hospital, Ross Heart Hospital, University Hospital and the Brain and Spine Hospital). Valet costs may vary per location.
Valet accepts cash, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. After your visit, you can request your vehicle by:
- Presenting your ticket at the cashier podium
- Calling the valet team using the phone number on your ticket
- Scanning the QR code on your ticket
- Using the “Text Down” feature listed on your ticket
Hours
- Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Visiting Hours
Due to COVID-19 we're allowing limited visitation at all Ohio State health care locations.
Patients and visitors
More for our patients and visitors
Banking
- ATMs near Bistro O-H!
Visitor food services
- Bistro O-H! Ground level of the Tower building. Weekdays 6:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and weekends/holidays 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Nearby vending area with microwave and café seating always available.
- Skyward Concessions and food trucks and carts: Outside main entrance. Mobile cart with hot sandwiches, including gyros and bratwurst, chips, snacks and beverages. Weekdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. weather permitting.
- Nearby restaurants: Ask at information desks in our hospital lobbies for directions to nearby restaurants.
- Scarlet Ribbon Gift Shop: Snacks, soft drinks.
- Vending machines: Available 24 hours a day. Snacks, beverages, some entrees. Change machines provided in some areas.
Gift shops (closed holidays)
- Scarlet Ribbon Gift Shop: Offers Buckeye items, personal items, some clothing, cards, flowers, magazines, snacks, drinks. Credit cards and cash accepted. Room deliveries available. East Hospital is located near the lobby at the end of the long glass hallway. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 614-257-2032.
Sending something to a patient
Fresh flowers, plants, and food are not allowed in the intensive care unit, as these items can be a source of infection. Cards, balloons and silk flowers are encouraged and can be displayed for the patient to see.