Veronica Heitsch
Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Experienced in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
2 Miranova Pl, 500, 
Columbus, OH 

Overview

Dr. Heitsch is a rheumatologist providing compassionate care to adults living with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis. She takes a thoughtful, collaborative approach to care, focusing on understanding each patient’s experience and creating treatment plans that support both daily life and long-term health.

Dr. Heitsch completed advanced training in both adult and pediatric rheumatology at The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, following a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, and holds a master’s degree in business and operational excellence from The Ohio State University.

With a strong background in quality and patient safety, Dr. Heitsch is committed to clear communication, shared decision-making, and making complex care easier to navigate. She is passionate about building trusted relationships and helping patients feel informed, supported, and confident in their care.

Dr. Heitsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriatic Arthritis.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Jagiellonian University- Collegium Medicum,, 2013
Residency
East Carolina University / Vidant Health System
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in OH
Board Certifications
Rheumatology
Fellowships
Fellowship, Rheumatology, Adult
Fellowship, Rheumatology, Pediatric
Hospital Affiliations
Adena Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Polish
Gender
Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Buckeye Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medical Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
Peak Health
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

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2 Miranova Pl, 500, Columbus, OH 43215
Sunday:Closed
Monday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Heitsch has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
Psoriatic Arthritis

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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