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OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital

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OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, founded in 1892, is a 1,059-bed teaching hospital in Columbus, Ohio. It has been recognized as a Truven Health Analytics Top 100 Hospital multiple times and is known for its excellence in neuroscience, heart and vascular care, women´s health, and cancer treatment. The hospital is also distinguished for its comprehensive stroke center certification.

NPI Number : 1174890669

3535 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43214

(614) 566-5000

www.ohiohealth.com

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Departments

Heart and Vascular

Cancer Care

Women´s Health

Maternity Care

Emergency and Trauma Services

Hand and Microvascular Surgery

Orthopedics

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Imaging

Bariatric Surgery

Neuroscience

Appointment Information

Department	Online Scheduling	Phone Scheduling	Walk-In	Same-Day
Cardiology
Neurology
Primary Care
Radiology
Women´s Health
Urgent Care

Visiting Hours

Department	Visitation Details
General Inpatient	Two designated adult visitors allowed 24/7
Maternity	Two designated support persons plus visitors during 10 AM - 8 PM
Behavioral Health	One visitor daily from 6 PM - 7 PM
Emergency Department	Up to two adult visitors at bedside
Outpatient/Same-Day Surgery	Up to two adult visitors when clinically appropriate
General Visitation Hours	10 AM - 8 PM daily
Schedule by Phone	(614) 566-5000
Online Scheduling	Available through OhioHealth MyChart

Important Doctors

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Dr. Leah Maderia Adkins

Pain Medicine

Dr. Hammam H. Akbik

Cardiology

Dr. Anne R. Albers

Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Timothy DeEulis

Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Jayanthi Lea

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Dr. Chris Lang

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Nicole Book

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Dr. Jason Retzke

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Areas of Expertise
Rob Cercek	President, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital	Hospital operations, strategy development
Brian Jepson	President, OhioHealth Central Market	Market operations, strategic development
Stephen Markovich, MD	President and Chief Executive Officer, OhioHealth	System leadership, strategic planning
Thomas Harmon, MD	Chief Medical Affairs Officer	Medical Affairs, quality of care

Average Salary

Department	Common Procedures/Services	Average Cost Range
Cardiology	Angioplasty Cardiac Catheterization Echocardiogram	$28,000 - $58,000 $5,000 - $10,000 $1,000 - $3,000
Oncology	Chemotherapy (per session) Radiation Therapy (per session) PET Scan	$1,000 - $12,000 $2,000 - $7,500 $3,000 - $6,000
Neurology	MRI Brain Scan EEG Stroke Treatment	$1,500 - $5,000 $200 - $700 $20,000 - $70,000
Orthopedics	Total Knee Replacement Hip Replacement Arthroscopy	$30,000 - $50,000 $32,000 - $45,000 $5,000 - $10,000
Outpatient Services	Primary Care Visit Specialist Consultation Minor Surgery	$100 - $300 $200 - $500 $2,000 - $6,000

Support Programs for Patients

Department	Program/Service
Financial Assistance	- Charity care for patients earning less than 200% of federal poverty level - Sliding scale discounts for patients earning 200-400% of federal poverty level - Hardship policy for unique circumstances - Interest-free loans for up to one year
Home Health	- Skilled nursing - Physical Therapy - Occupational Therapy - Speech Therapy - Dietitian services - Social services
Palliative Care	- Pain and symptom management - Emotional and spiritual care - 24/7 on-call availability
Social Services	- Discharge planning - Extended care placement - Insurance/benefits assistance - Referrals for medical equipment, counseling, community services
Support Groups	- Stroke survivor support group - Stroke caregiver support group - Young stroke survivors support group - Brain injury support group - Spinal cord injury support group

Payment Plans

Payment Plan Option	Details
Interest-Free Installment Plans	Available for up to 12 months
Sliding Scale Fees	For families between 200-400% of federal poverty level
Charity Care	Free care for those under 200% of federal poverty level
Hardship Policy	For unique circumstances not qualifying for other assistance
Uninsured Discount	For those without insurance not eligible for charity care

Accepted Insurance Companies

Aetna

Caresource

Cigna

Humana

Medicaid

Medical Mutual of Ohio

Medicare

Molina Healthcare

Tricare

United Healthcare

Cost Consulting

Department	Financial Counseling Services
Customer Call Center	Answers questions about charges, (614) 566-1505 or toll-free (844) 379-4962
Financial Assistance Office	Helps patients apply for financial assistance programs
Patient Financial Services	Provides information on prices for healthcare services
Price Line	Offers estimates and pricing information, (614) 566-8707
Registration	Provides information on prices for healthcare services

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Accommodation	Details
Physical Accessibility	- Wheelchair accessible entrances and elevators - Handicap parking spaces in all lots and garages - Automatic doors at main entrances
Assistive Devices	- Wheelchairs available at all entrances - Hearing assistance devices available upon request - TDD/TTY phones for hearing impaired
Communication Aids	- Sign language interpreters available - Language interpretation services - Large print and Braille materials
Priority Services	- Priority registration for patients with disabilities - Escort services available
Staff Training	- Disability awareness training for staff - Specialized training for assisting patients with various disabilities

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
Cardiology	- Remote cardiac monitoring - Virtual heart failure clinic - Wearable ECG devices
Emergency Medicine	- E-triage system - Telehealth urgent care visits - Virtual ER follow-ups
Neurology	- Telestroke consultations - Remote epilepsy monitoring - Virtual neurology visits
OB/GYN	- Remote fetal monitoring - Virtual prenatal visits - Online breastfeeding support
Oncology	- Telehealth symptom management - Remote chemotherapy monitoring - Virtual tumor board meetings
Primary Care	- E-visits for minor conditions - Telehealth annual check-ups - Remote chronic disease management
Psychiatry	- Telepsychiatry consultations - Virtual group therapy sessions - Online cognitive behavioral therapy
Radiology	- Teleradiology services - Online imaging results portal - Virtual radiology consultations
Surgery	- Virtual pre-op consultations - Remote post-op monitoring - Telehealth surgical follow-ups

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Educational Programs
Family Medicine	Residency program, outpatient clinics, community medicine rotations
Internal Medicine	Residency program, inpatient and outpatient rotations, subspecialty electives
Neurology	Clinical rotations, stroke care training
Obstetrics & Gynecology	Residency program, labor & delivery rotations, gynecologic surgery training
Psychiatry	Residency program, inpatient and outpatient rotations
Research	Summer research externship program, quality improvement projects
Simulation	Training at Center for Medical Education & Innovation, procedural skills labs
Transitional Year	Residency program with rotations across multiple specialties

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Project	Impact
Neuroscience	BOOST3 clinical trial for traumatic brain injury	Aims to improve outcomes for severe TBI patients
Cardiology	CorePath robotic system for treating peripheral artery disease	Reduces radiation exposure for physicians, improves precision
Internal Medicine	ENDOLOW trial for low NIHSS ischemic strokes	Evaluating mechanical thrombectomy for mild stroke symptoms
Oncology	FASTEST trial for hemorrhagic stroke	Testing recombinant Factor VIIa treatment within 2 hours
Research Institute	Battelle Stroke Sleeve EMG evaluation	Non-invasive tool to assess post-stroke Rehabilitation
Vascular	SUMMIT MAX trial for aspiration thrombectomy	Evaluating new reperfusion system for ischemic stroke

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliation	Professional Development Programs
Academic Medicine	Ohio State University College of Medicine	Faculty development courses, research opportunities
Cardiology	American College of Cardiology	Continuing medical education courses, board certification prep
Graduate Medical Education	Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education	Residency and fellowship programs across specialties
Neuroscience	American Academy of Neurology	Annual conferences, online learning modules
Nursing	American Nurses Credentialing Center (Magnet Recognition)	Leadership development, nursing research opportunities
Obstetrics & Gynecology	American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists	Simulation training, subspecialty certification courses
Research	OhioHealth Research Institute	Clinical trials, research grants, scholarly publication support
Simulation	Society for Simulation in Healthcare	Instructor certification, curriculum development workshops

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Cardiology	Heart Failure Certification	The Joint Commission
Neurology	Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification	The Joint Commission
Orthopedics	Joint Replacement Certification (Hip, Knee, Shoulder)	The Joint Commission
Surgery	Ventricular Assist Device Certification	The Joint Commission

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity
Addiction Medicine	Fellowship
Advanced Practice Provider Acute Care	Fellowship
Anesthesiology	Residency
Breast Surgery	Fellowship
Cardiology	Fellowship
Colon and Rectal Surgery	Fellowship
Dermatology	Residency
Diabetes	Fellowship
Emergency Medical Services	Fellowship
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency
Foot and Ankle Surgery	Residency
General Surgery	Residency
Geriatric Medicine	Fellowship
Hospice and Palliative Medicine	Fellowship
Hospital Medicine	Fellowship
Internal Medicine	Residency
Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology	Fellowship
Nursing	Internship, Nurse Residency Program
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Residency
Orthopedic Surgery	Residency
Orthopedic Trauma	Fellowship
Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine	Residency
Otolaryngology	Residency
Pharmacy	Internship
Preliminary Medicine	Residency
Preliminary Surgery	Residency
Psychiatry	Residency
Pulmonary and Critical Care	Fellowship
Quality and Safety	Fellowship
Simulation	Fellowship
Sports Medicine	Fellowship
Surgical Critical Care	Fellowship
Transitional Year	Residency
Trauma Research	Fellowship

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award
Bariatrics	Women´s Choice Award - Top 3% of Hospitals
Cancer Care	Women´s Choice Award - Top 5% of Hospitals
Emergency Medical Services	Top EMS Teams Award
Heart Care	Women´s Choice Award - Top 1% of Hospitals
Hospital Overall	Truven Health Analytics Top 100 Hospitals
Mammogram Imaging	Women´s Choice Award - Top 4% of Hospitals
Minimally Invasive Surgery	Women´s Choice Award - Top 9% of Hospitals
Neurology & Neurosurgery	U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals - Nationally Ranked 49
Obstetrics	Women´s Choice Award - Top 12% of Hospitals
Patient Experience	Women´s Choice Award
Patient Safety	Women´s Choice Award - Top 5% of Hospitals
Stroke Care	Women´s Choice Award - Top 1% of Hospitals

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Anesthesiology	Residency
Cardiology	Fellowship
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency
General Surgery	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Residency
Ophthalmology	Residency
Pediatrics	Residency
Psychiatry	Residency
Radiology	Residency
Transitional Year	Residency

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department/Specialty	Residency/Fellowship
Anesthesiology	Residency
Cardiology	Fellowship
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency
General Surgery	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Residency
Ophthalmology	Residency
Pediatrics	Residency
Psychiatry	Residency
Radiology	Residency
Transitional Year	Residency

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department/Service	Support Options for Uninsured Patients
Financial Assistance	- Charity care for patients earning <200% of federal poverty level - Sliding scale discounts for patients earning 200-400% of federal poverty level - Hardship policy for unique circumstances - Financial assistance application available
Billing	- Interest-free payment plans up to 1 year - Uninsured discount policy - Customer Call Center for billing questions: (614) 566-1505
Emergency Care	- Emergency Care provided regardless of ability to pay - Financial counselors available to discuss options after treatment
Alternative Coverage	- Assistance applying for Medicaid/Medicare if eligible - Referrals to health insurance marketplace options
Discounted Services	- Sliding scale fees based on income - Discounted pricing for uninsured patients
Financial Counseling	- On-site financial counselors available - Assistance with financial assistance applications - Guidance on payment options and insurance enrollment

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Research Partners
Neuroscience	The Ohio State University
Cardiology	Cleveland Clinic, University of Cincinnati
Cancer Research	National Cancer Institute, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clinical Trials	OhioHealth Research and Innovation Institute
Internal Medicine	Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Surgery	Nationwide Children´s Hospital, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
Emergency Medicine	Student-Resident Mentorship Program
Family Medicine	Mentorship program for students and residents
Internal Medicine	Faculty mentorship program
Medical Education	Simulation Fellowship mentoring
Nursing	Nurse Mentorship Program for new nurses
Psychiatry	Residency mentorship program
Quality and Safety	Quality and Safety Fellowship mentoring
Sports Medicine	Fellowship mentoring program
Surgery	Tailored mentorship program for residents

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital Nearest Places

Hotels

0.6 miles

4.6

Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus OSU

Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Fitness center, Indoor pool

0.7 miles

4.3

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area

Free WiFi, Restaurant, Fitness center, Indoor pool

0.8 miles

4.2

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU

Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Fitness center

0.9 miles

4.4

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-University Area

Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Fitness center, Indoor pool

1.0 miles

4.3

Staybridge Suites Columbus Univ Area - OSU

Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Fitness center, Indoor pool

1.0 miles

4.2

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus Univ Area - OSU

Free breakfast, Free WiFi, Fitness center

Florists and Gift Shops

0 km

4.3

Riverside Methodist Hospital Gift Shop

Hospital gift shop, flowers, gifts

0 km

4.1

Women´s Boutique at Riverside

Specialty boutique, nursing supplies, gifts

0 km

Lori´s Gifts

Hospital gift shop, flowers, gifts

0 km

3.9

Tim Hortons

Coffee shop, snacks, gifts

0.5 km

4.2

Starbucks

Coffee shop, snacks, gifts

0.8 km

3.8

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy, gifts, flowers

Food and Restaurant

0 km

4.1

Tim Hortons

Coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches

0 km

3.8

Subway

Sandwiches, salads

0.8 km

4.4

Gallo´s Tap Room

American, bar food

0.9 km

4.4

Cap City Fine Diner & Bar

American diner, upscale casual

0.9 km

4.3

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

Mexican cuisine

1 km

3.7

Denny´s

American diner, breakfast

Pharmacies

0.1 km

4.5

Riverside Medical Building Pharmacy

Standard prescriptions, Over-the-counter medications, Refills

0.3 km

4.2

CVS Pharmacy

24/7 service, Drive-thru, Immunizations

0.8 km

Walgreens Pharmacy

24/7 service, Drive-thru, Photo services

0.9 km

4.1

Giant Eagle Pharmacy

Grocery store pharmacy, Immunizations, Medication therapy management

1.0 km

Kroger Pharmacy

Grocery store pharmacy, Drive-thru, Online refills

1.0 km

4.3

The Ohio State University Student Health Center Pharmacy

Student health services, Prescription medications, Health consultations

Taxi and Transportation

0.8 km

4.2

Columbus Taxi Service

Taxi rides, Airport transfers

0.9 km

3.9

Yellow Cab of Columbus

Taxi rides, Corporate accounts

0.5 km

4.3

Uber

Ridesharing, Food delivery

0.6 km

4.1

Lyft

Ridesharing, Scooter rentals

0.2 km

3.8

COTA Bus Stop

Public bus transportation

0.7 km

Airport Express Shuttle

Airport transfers, Group transportation

ATMs and Banks

0 km

4.2