About Me
I practice general obstetrics and gynecology. It’s a privilege to work with so many wonderful patients throughout their lives. I appreciate the opportunity to help them meet some of life’s greatest joys and challenges.
It's important to me to engage my patients in their care. Together, we can find health care approaches that best meet their individual needs. I enjoy accomplishing this while also maintaining best practices recommended by evidence-based medicine.
Working at Ohio State allows me to have immediate access to the latest updates, including medical practice and research. The best in primary and specialty care co-management is here.
Ohio State also allows us to maintain a connection with the bright, enthusiastic minds that are the next generation of outstanding health care providers.
When I'm not on the job, I enjoy relaxing with my family, reading and traveling.
Highlights
- Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list annually since 2010
- Outstanding Achievement in Patient Service, 2011 and 2013
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence in Teaching Awards, 2010, 2011, 2013-15, 2019 and 2022
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2013, 2015-17 and 2019
- Best Doctors in America List, 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Reproductive Health
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Prenatal Care
- Pregnancy
- Contraception
- Colposcopy
Locations Where I Practice
160 W. Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
614-293-9704
in Outpatient Care Worthington
160 W. Wilson Bridge Road
Suite 2101
Worthington, OH 43085
614-293-3069
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
9/1/1998 - 5/1/2002
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2002 - 6/30/2003
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2003 - 6/30/2006
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
1/16/2009
Academic Information
My Department
Obstetrics & Gynecology
My Division
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
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.
117 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 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
4.7 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 09/30/2024, Dr. Strafford has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Always positive helpful remembers me and my history
Great knew my history and asked appropriate questions
Good
I live Dr. Strafford, I hope she never leaves
Dr LIstened to my issue and provided multiple options to resolve
Always a pleasure regarding Dr Strafford
Absolutely the BEST!!! Always kind with compassion and empathy. Love her!
Very knowledgable and personable
Very good. Compassionate. Good listener.
Good
I have never felt as comfortable, cared for, and heard as I do with her every time. I know I am in good hands every visit.
Dr. Stafford is a wonderful doctor. She is kind, knowledgeable and always treats me with respect. She is very familiar with my history and makes sure to check in on important things. I greatly appreciate her!
I appreciate all her wisdom and how she educates me
Dr Stratford is very caring and respectful. I feel she truly cares for all her patients. I feel comfortable talking with her.
Would highly recommend
Love doc. Always informative
Catherine Stafford was excellent. She paid attention to any concerns, questions, or what I said in general. She asked a lot about my health and history and addressed everything with me. She explained to me everything about the examination and why things are done now. She made sure I was comfortable.
Very good experience
Everything was good
Dr. Strafford has the best bed side manner
Dr was very helpful and kind
She is the best gynecologist I have ever visited
I had a hard time getting Dr. Strafford to understand why I was there. Hormonal birth control was offered again when I have consistently refused that for the past 6 years.
Dr Strafford has been amazing from the beginning. She treats me with respect and addresses all my concerns without judgment. She is very knowledgeable and is just really a great provider.
Dr. Strafford is very knowledgeable and professional. She is a great doctor.
Provided helpful information about how to treat and care for area affected by ongoing problem. Very kind, apologetic for running late, very progressional. This was my first visit with her; I liked her very much.
Great care from Dr. Stafford but waited an hour in paper clothing. If there are going to be delays that big, someone should tell your patients. Leaving me sit there for that long felt disrespectful.
Excellent bedside manner
Listened to my concerns
Took all the time I needed to listen to concerns
Dr Stafford did a great job of explaining things and verifying info in my records.
She's excellent. She listened to my concerns and addressed all my questions.
De. Strafford is the best!
Listened and very empathetic
Dr. Strafford was kind and attentive. She answered all my questions and listened to me and my concerns.
She is easy to talk to and she takes time to listen.
Engaged, informed, kind and just overall great relationship with the provider for last 10 years.
All good
She's always nice and caring when I see her
Dr Stafford was very kind and professional, she fielded all of my many questions and helped reassure me.