About Me
As a physician assistant in the Hand & Upper Extremity Center at Ohio State, I work with patients throughout all phases of their care. I manage patients with disorders of the upper limb, ranging from fractures to major trauma, as well as other conditions including carpal tunnel and trigger finger. I see patients in the office setting, as well as assist in the operating room when surgery is required. There, I participate in many aspects of the patient’s care, including coordinating discharge instructions, assisting the surgeon with the operation, closing wounds and applying dressings.
When working with patients, I think it’s important to put myself in their shoes and think about things from their perspective. I believe that the little details matter, which we can sometimes forget if we get busy or overwhelmed. If I can make an adjustment to help save someone time or make something easier for a patient to understand, I think it makes a big difference. And I love making a difference in my patients’ health care experience.
I enjoy being a part of a great hospital system like Ohio State, where I have the opportunity to work with residents and fellows.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending my free time running, playing euchre and singing in both a choir and a band.
Highlights
- Lead advanced practice provider for Orthopedics, 2017
- Co-owner, Step and Stride walking company, a community wellness initiative, 2010 - 2016
- Member, Pi Alpha National Honor Society for Physicians Assistants, 2007
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017
- Manager of Advanced Practice for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 2018
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Arm Injuries
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Wounds and Injuries
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hand Injuries
- Shoulder Pain
- Orthopedics
- Upper Extremity
- Trigger Finger Disorder
Education and Training
Education History
Graduate
Marietta College, Marietta, OH
6/15/2005 - 8/4/2007
Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
9/6/2007
Academic Information
My Department
Orthopaedics
My Division
Orthopaedics
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.
40 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
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
The best! She is just fantastic and spens time with you to understand the problem and discusses test results so there are no misunderstandings.
Stephanie is the best. Very attentive and answered all my questions.
Excellent.
I was very pleased.
Very friendly explained everything very thoroughly, asked if I had any questions, remember me and our conversations each time I went back.
Excellent bedside manner effective supportive communicative respectful kind courteous
Friendly. Answered my chart questions quickly. Disappointed a bit about surgery & wanted to express that. Stephanie listneed but also made clear she needed to move on to next patient - which I get but felt rushed after driving so far etc.
Very good.
Very professional, courteous, knowledgeable.
Friendly & courteous.
All good.
Knowledgeable and confident.