Ohio State Primary Care Northwood-High

Comprehensive Family Medicine for all ages

At this location, our family medicine physicians and advanced practice providers offer convenient primary care services in the Ohio State campus area. Family medicine physicians are primary care doctors who care for people of all ages, from babies to older adults. They treat a wide range of health problems and help keep everyone in the family healthy. Services include:

• Routine physical exams, well-child checks, sports physicals, health screenings and immunizations
• Care for illnesses such as colds and flu
• Care for chronic conditions such as diabetes or asthma
• Treatment of minor injuries
• Health promotion and disease prevention support
• Medical consultations and referrals to specialists when needed

In addition to the services offered below, this practice also serves as a home for numerous community free clinic collaborations and partnerships.

The Legacy of Thomas E. Rardin, MD

This clinic is dedicated in honor of Thomas E. Rardin, MD, a pioneering leader in Ohio who helped establish family practice as a recognized medical specialty nationwide and Ohio State’s first family medicine residency program.

Family Medicine Residency Training Program

As part of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s mission, we train the next generation of primary care physicians. This practice is home to our Family and Community Medicine residency program. Participants are medical school graduates seeking specialized training in family medicine. Referred to as “residents,” these individuals provide patient care at this location as part of their residency training.

Designated a Federally Qualified Health Center

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 health care 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.