Ohio Health Center: Ralph Newman DO

Ohio Health Center: Ralph Newman DO is a medical clinic in Columbus, OH, providing walk-in family practice care for patients of all ages. The clinic specializes in managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, COPD, and arthritis, and offers services including physicals, immunizations, EKGs, X-rays, breathing tests, female wellness exams, and DOT physicals. It serves the Columbus area and Franklin County, operating Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The clinic accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, United Healthcare, Molina, and Caresource. With a 3.2 rating based on customer reviews, it emphasizes accessibility and immediate care, allowing patients to be seen the same day without appointments.

Located at 1000 East Broad Street, the clinic has been serving the community since 1993 under the leadership of Dr. Ralph Newman, a board-certified family physician. Dr. Newman has been the President and CEO of the clinic for over three decades, dedicating his career to delivering comprehensive care under one roof. The clinic’s team includes Dr. Bernard Palma, a board-certified osteopathic physician with expertise in pain education and ambulatory medicine, and physician assistants Michael Barleycorn and Paul Renzetti, who bring extensive experience in family practice and emergency medicine. The clinic’s approach emphasizes continuity, affordability, and patient-centered care, with a focus on managing long-term health conditions and promoting wellness.

The clinic sits on East Broad Street, a major road in Columbus, just a short walk from the Olde Towne East and King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhoods. It is about a quarter mile from Ohio Avenue Street Park and Blackburn Park, and within a half-mile of the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services. These landmarks highlight its central location within a diverse and accessible part of the city.

While the clinic’s rating reflects mixed patient feedback, its longstanding presence in Columbus and commitment to walk-in accessibility underscore its role as a consistent healthcare provider in the community. It remains a familiar destination for residents seeking immediate, comprehensive medical services.

Services:

• Breathing Tests
• Chronic Illness Management
• Family Practice
• Immunizations
• Physicals