COLUMBUS PODIATRY - Key Persons
We encourage you to contact us whenever you have an interest or concern about podiatry such as diabetic foot care, shockwave therapy or heel pain in Columbus, Ohio.
Columbus Podiatry & Surgery is under the direction of Dr. Animesh Bhatia. He has been in practice for over 17 years, providing medical and surgical solutions for foot and ankle pathologies to the Columbus community across all age groups. He has special interests in the areas of sports medicine and the management of chronic wounds and limb salvage.
Brandy joined the Columbus Podiatry team in 2014 as the Office Manager for our Gahanna location. She has been in the medical industry for over 15 years. Her solid experience in a healthcare environment results in the ability to deal successfully with the demands of a busy and diverse practice. As the Office Manager her primary objective is to ensure smooth and accurate operations so that your experience with us is exceptional. In addition she does the surgery scheduling, wound care, outside facility visits, billing, and general office administration.
In her spare time, Brandy's favorite thing is spending quality time with her husband and two wonderful children. She also enjoys reading a good book, watching movies, going to concerts and she is a big Dallas Cowboys and OSU football fan…Go Bucks!
Comfort and convenience are the hallmarks of our Columbus Podiatry & Surgery office operations. Columbus Podiatry & Surgery is located in between Worthington and Westerville Ohio on 23. Our podiatrists in Columbus, Ohio believe that a foot doctor and patient become a team for treating an individual's feet. Our physicians spend most of their time listening, to understand your concerns and respond with the best treatment options for you. With the help of our professional staff, they also follow up to make sure that your problems and questions are resolved and your health improves. Please visit our team page to familiarize yourself with our practice and our Worthington podiatrists.
After receiving an undergraduate degree in pharmaceutical sciences from The Ohio State University and attending podiatry medical school at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM), Dr. Brenna Reed completed her medical residency training at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. While in residency, Dr. Reed received extensive training in foot and ankle medical care and surgery, which led her to develop a special interest and passion for performing forefoot correction, ankle scopes, diabetic wound care, and treating sports injuries for patients of all ages. She is also a published research author.
Outside the world of podiatry Dr. Reed enjoys spending time with her husband, new baby girl, and cuddly German shepherd, watching anything from "Harry Potter" to "Stranger Things" or curling up with a good book. As a native of the Columbus area, Dr. Reed and her family love all that the outdoors has to offer and can often be found running, hiking, camping, or visiting otters at the zoo.
James Dunnan, M.D., is the Co-Medical Director at Columbus Podiatry & Surgery. Dr. Dunnan joined the practice in September 2011. He has a family practice office in Dublin. Dr. Dunnan, graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his Family Practice Residency at Mount Carmel Medical Center in 1993. In 2001, he opened a private practice, Scioto Family Physicians, in Dublin, Ohio. He has over 15 years experience in geriatric long-term care management. He is the Medical Director at Trillium Place and Emerald Crossings. Dr. Dunnan is very active in the Dublin Community and volunteers with Dublin Coffman Athletic Department. He resides in Dublin with his four wonderful children.
Jessica Rhoads has been with our practice since 2006. She is the office manager at our Worthington location. Her diversity in the variety of skills she obtains is a great benefit to our patients and practice. She began as a medical assistant with an x-ray license and during her journey here she became certified in diagnostic ultrasound and arterial dopplers. Jessica is able to assist the doctors with patient treatment and engage at the administrative level. Her everyday goals are taking on any task no matter how great the challenge and accommodating our patients so they leave our office with an impressionable experience.
Marissa has been with Columbus Podiatry and Surgery since March of 2005. As an Adult Nurse Practitioner, she focuses on conditions of the foot and ankle with a special interest in diabetic, pressure and vascular wounds. Working alongside Dr. Bhatia for many years, she has a keen interest in the prevention, education, and health of the diabetic foot along with providing advanced wound care to the lower extremities. She received her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at Miami University in Oxford, OH and received her Masters of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University. She is a nationally certified Nurse Practitioner and a board certified wound specialist. Raised in Canton, Ohio, home of the Football Hall of Fame, Marissa now lives in Hilliard with her husband Bill and their two beautiful daughters.
Marsha earned her BS in Physical Therapy in 1987 from Ohio University. Since graduating she has focused her efforts in orthopedic rehab with emphasis on the ‘whole'. She approaches the body like a mechanic looking for alignment issues in the body and uses manual therapy techniques to reset the muscles thus correcting the asymmetries allowing for more normal postures, gait, and pain reduction. She combines manual therapy and exercise based programs to allow patients to reach their goals and their full potential.
She is a busy wife and mother of two high school age children. One who plays competitive volleyball. She travels all over the country in her spare time for volleyball tournaments.
Dr. Abshier has been with our practice since 2010 and has a special interest in surgery and wound care. She is an advocate of preventative medicine and believes that patient education should be a priority in the field of medicine.
Dr. Abshier will be leaving our practice at the end of September 2022. To continue care with her at her new practice, please call (614) 291-5555
Hello, I am the office manager here at Columbus Podiatry & Surgery. However, when I began here in June 2007, I worked as a medical assistant. I enjoy the clinical aspects our practice very much, so you might see me helping in the back. I am currently finishing up my associate's degree at Columbus State. I plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management at Franklin University soon. I currently reside in Gahanna with my 5 year-old son. Outside of managing our practice, my largest interest is music. I play guitar and enjoy writing as well. I guess, you could call me a country music nut! If you have any questions or concerns regarding our practice, please feel free to call and speak with me at any time. Take care of those feet, and I look forward to meeting you soon!