Our Social Workers

• Danielle Brunet, LSW

  Outpatient Care East 
  General Internal Medicine
  
  543 Taylor Ave
  Columbus, OH. 43203
  
  Danielle.Brunet@osumc.edu
  (614) 688-6470
  
  Danielle Brunet, LSW is a social worker at The Ohio State University Division of General Internal Medicine clinic, currently practicing at Outpatient Care East. In addition to providing direct patient care, Danielle is also the Social Work Supervisor. 
  
  Danielle received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Bowling Green State University and continued her education at Franklin University, where she received a Master’s in Public Administration. 
  
  Danielle is passionate about integrated health care and the systematic coordination of social work services and primary care. Danielle and her colleagues work collaboratively with a multi-faceted team to provide a variety of services to patients.  This includes mental health assessments, linkage to resources, individual counseling services, psychiatric consults, and group counseling services.  

   

   

   

• Tammy Compton, LSW

  Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  General Internal Medicine

  Martha Morehouse Pavilion
  2050 Kenny Road, Suite 2400
  Columbus, OH, 43221
  
  Tammy.Compton@osumc.edu
  (614) 293-8054

  Tammy Compton, LSW is the Medical Social Worker at OSUP General Internal Medicine at Martha Morehouse. She works with patients in need of resources such as food, medication assistance and counseling.
  

   

  Tammy earned her Bachelor’s Degree in social work in 2009 at Wright State University. Since then she has gained experience in Ryan White/HIV case management, homeless hotline management, and worked in the 211 call center. She has a strong passion for helping others, especially those who have barriers to shelter and medical care. Tammy has experience working with immigrant populations and LGBT populations, and has many resources to link these populations to much needed help.
  
  Tammy is a grandmother, mother, and wife, and is very interested in making her community, and Franklin County a better place to live for all.
  
  

• Breanne Anstine, LISW
• Melissa Edelmayer, LISW-S, LICDC

• Kerry Farrell, LISW-S

  Outpatient Care East 
  General Internal Medicine

  543 Taylor Ave
  Columbus, OH. 43203

  Kerry.Farrell@osumc.edu
  (614) 688-6470
  
  Kerry Farrell, LISW-S is a social worker at the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics clinic at  Outpatient Care East where she provides counseling and connects patients to resources.  She completed her undergraduate education at Denison University and earned a Master’s in Social Work (MSW) at West Virginia University. 
  
  As a social worker, Kerry approaches patient care from a strengths-based perspective.  She works with each patient to understand the reason they are seeking treatment, establish treatment plans, and set goals towards recovery.  Kerry is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.  She possesses a Certificate in Leadership in Human Services Management from The Ohio State University College of Social Work.  She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).  
  
  In her free time, Kerry enjoys supporting the arts, playing guitar, and spending time with family and friends.
  

   

  
  

   

  
  
• Denise Harrison, LISW

• Kinsey Ludt, LSW

  Outpatient Care East 
  General Internal Medicine
  
  543 Taylor Ave
  Columbus, OH. 43203
  
  Kinsey.Ludt@osumc.edu
  (614) 688-6470
  
  
  Kinsey Ludt, LSW joined OSUMC in July 2018 and works as the medical specialty social worker for multiple OSU outpatient locations. She provides social work services to Rheumatology/Nephrology, Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Endocrinology, Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine, Cardiology and Dermatology specialties. Kinsey earned her master’s degree from The Ohio State University and focused on healthcare and mental health in academia as well as her internship with the James Cancer Hospital. 
  
  Kinsey practices according to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics, especially the patient’s right to self-determination while respecting the dignity and worth of the person. She believes that a collaborative approach to delivering healthcare reduces barriers to care and creates opportunities for more effective outcomes.  

• Michael J. Wente, LISW-S