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​​​“I’m most passionate about the ‘family’ part of family medicine - treating patients like I am a member of their own family.”​

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Dr. Carolyn Ostrander, board-certified in family medicine, enjoys the wide variety of care she can provide – from kids to women’s health to the elderly. In her practice, she treats people of all ages and is interested in developing long-term relationships with patients and their families.​​

​​“I’m passionate about caring for people, their families and their communities,” she said. Her special interests include women’s health, end-of life and palliative care and behavioral health.

Growing up on a tree farm in rural northeast Ohio, she feels at home serving the health care needs of the Colby/Abbotsford area. I like the rural environment, the continuity and the relationships.”​​

She follows the “less is more” philosophy of health care.

​​“I see myself as the family member with the medical degree. I partner with patients to help them navigate the complex health care world and design a plan that suits their bodies, their families and their lives,” she said.

Her interest in family medicine began while attending medical school at Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio. She furthered that interest during a residency in rural family medicine at Ohio State University in Bellefontaine.​​

​​In her spare time, she enjoys living in rural Marshfield. “I’m an animal lover,” she said. “I’m always acquiring new pets.” Her husband is an electrician. She has two stepdaughters, Rayna and Navaya.

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  • Medical School
    Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH, United States, M.D. 2006

    Internship
    Ohio State University Columbus, OH, United States, Family Medicine 2007

    Residency
    Ohio State University Columbus, OH, United States, Family Medicine 2009

  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Family Physicians

    Board Certifications
    Family Medicine: 2012

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

    NPI
    1346450061

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.9
out of 5 (153 ratings, 30 comments)
4.8
Provider explanations of my problem
4.9
Provider concern for my questions
4.9
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.8
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.8
My likelihood of recommending this provider

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Comments are also gathered from the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered slander, libel or contain private health information, which will be removed prior to publishing.
Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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November 3, 2023
Excellent.
November 9, 2023
Always a good experience.
November 24, 2023
Very good
November 24, 2023
My provider is very caring, concerned and does an excellent job of explaining and answering questions. Does not rush my care and she makes me feel like we are a team in my care.
December 13, 2023
Dr. Ostrander listened to my issues and got down to business to get the problem solved.
January 5, 2024
The doctor and the nurses all were eager to help.
January 9, 2024
Really cared about helping me.
January 27, 2024
Good
April 3, 2024
Really good.
April 7, 2024
Very complete. Also had a student working with her. Dr. Ostrander listens which made this another great experience.
April 18, 2024
Carolyn is always concerned about her patients. She is an asset to your institution.
May 22, 2024
Good.
May 29, 2024
Always so friendly & concerned about you!
June 13, 2024
Best Dr. I ever had!
June 28, 2024
Dr O is the best Doctor I have ever had.
July 2, 2024
Dr. Ostrander is awesome.
July 16, 2024
Excellent care. She is very understanding and caring. This is the first time I actually felt like my doctor understood me and my concerns.
July 22, 2024
Dr. OSTRANDER IN MY OPPINION IS THE GOAT
August 14, 2024
Dr. Ostrander provides excellent information and follow up.
August 20, 2024
Need more dr.'s like Dr. Ostrander! Doesn't treat you as "I'm the dr. - you listen to me & only talk when I want you to". Very down to Earth - concerned about you - Problem, respect, friendly, explains things in our language not above!
September 12, 2024
Dr. Ostrander was very patient in addressing/answering my questions. She shows much compassion & genuine care.
September 18, 2024
Absolutely loved Dr. Ostrander. She clearly has a patient's best interest at heart and wants to get them the care they need in a way that works for their time/means/etc.
September 20, 2024
Dr. Ostrander is the best!
September 21, 2024
Very good
October 1, 2024
Very pleasant and shows complete interest in me.
October 3, 2024
I love that I was not pressured to do anything. Gave me something to think about if I am interested or not.
October 17, 2024
I am very glad that Dr. Ostrander had availability the day I was having extreme ear pain. I was confident that she would know what to do and would be able to help and I was not disappointed.
October 18, 2024
My physician is the best she has my health & opinions in my best interest.
June 4, 2024
Care was excellent that day.
March 25, 2024
Dr. O cares about more than just the person.
March 25, 2024
Dr. O cares about more than just the person.
June 4, 2024
Care was excellent that day.
November 3, 2023
Excellent.
November 9, 2023
Always a good experience.
November 24, 2023
Very good
November 24, 2023
My provider is very caring, concerned and does an excellent job of explaining and answering questions. Does not rush my care and she makes me feel like we are a team in my care.
December 13, 2023
Dr. Ostrander listened to my issues and got down to business to get the problem solved.
January 5, 2024
The doctor and the nurses all were eager to help.
January 9, 2024
Really cared about helping me.
January 27, 2024
Good
April 3, 2024
Really good.
April 7, 2024
Very complete. Also had a student working with her. Dr. Ostrander listens which made this another great experience.
April 18, 2024
Carolyn is always concerned about her patients. She is an asset to your institution.
May 22, 2024
Good.
May 29, 2024
Always so friendly & concerned about you!
June 13, 2024
Best Dr. I ever had!
June 28, 2024
Dr O is the best Doctor I have ever had.
July 2, 2024
Dr. Ostrander is awesome.
July 16, 2024
Excellent care. She is very understanding and caring. This is the first time I actually felt like my doctor understood me and my concerns.
July 22, 2024
Dr. OSTRANDER IN MY OPPINION IS THE GOAT
August 14, 2024
Dr. Ostrander provides excellent information and follow up.
August 20, 2024
Need more dr.'s like Dr. Ostrander! Doesn't treat you as "I'm the dr. - you listen to me & only talk when I want you to". Very down to Earth - concerned about you - Problem, respect, friendly, explains things in our language not above!
September 12, 2024
Dr. Ostrander was very patient in addressing/answering my questions. She shows much compassion & genuine care.
September 18, 2024
Absolutely loved Dr. Ostrander. She clearly has a patient's best interest at heart and wants to get them the care they need in a way that works for their time/means/etc.
September 20, 2024
Dr. Ostrander is the best!
September 21, 2024
Very good
October 1, 2024
Very pleasant and shows complete interest in me.
October 3, 2024
I love that I was not pressured to do anything. Gave me something to think about if I am interested or not.
October 17, 2024
I am very glad that Dr. Ostrander had availability the day I was having extreme ear pain. I was confident that she would know what to do and would be able to help and I was not disappointed.
October 18, 2024
My physician is the best she has my health & opinions in my best interest.
November 3, 2023
Excellent.
November 9, 2023
Always a good experience.
November 24, 2023
Very good
November 24, 2023
My provider is very caring, concerned and does an excellent job of explaining and answering questions. Does not rush my care and she makes me feel like we are a team in my care.
December 13, 2023
Dr. Ostrander listened to my issues and got down to business to get the problem solved.
January 5, 2024
The doctor and the nurses all were eager to help.
January 9, 2024
Really cared about helping me.
January 27, 2024
Good
March 25, 2024
Dr. O cares about more than just the person.
April 3, 2024
Really good.
April 7, 2024
Very complete. Also had a student working with her. Dr. Ostrander listens which made this another great experience.
April 18, 2024
Carolyn is always concerned about her patients. She is an asset to your institution.
May 22, 2024
Good.
May 29, 2024
Always so friendly & concerned about you!
June 4, 2024
Care was excellent that day.
June 13, 2024
Best Dr. I ever had!
June 28, 2024
Dr O is the best Doctor I have ever had.
July 2, 2024
Dr. Ostrander is awesome.
July 16, 2024
Excellent care. She is very understanding and caring. This is the first time I actually felt like my doctor understood me and my concerns.
July 22, 2024
Dr. OSTRANDER IN MY OPPINION IS THE GOAT
August 14, 2024
Dr. Ostrander provides excellent information and follow up.
August 20, 2024
Need more dr.'s like Dr. Ostrander! Doesn't treat you as "I'm the dr. - you listen to me & only talk when I want you to". Very down to Earth - concerned about you - Problem, respect, friendly, explains things in our language not above!
September 12, 2024
Dr. Ostrander was very patient in addressing/answering my questions. She shows much compassion & genuine care.
September 18, 2024
Absolutely loved Dr. Ostrander. She clearly has a patient's best interest at heart and wants to get them the care they need in a way that works for their time/means/etc.
September 20, 2024
Dr. Ostrander is the best!
September 21, 2024
Very good
October 1, 2024
Very pleasant and shows complete interest in me.
October 3, 2024
I love that I was not pressured to do anything. Gave me something to think about if I am interested or not.
October 17, 2024
I am very glad that Dr. Ostrander had availability the day I was having extreme ear pain. I was confident that she would know what to do and would be able to help and I was not disappointed.
October 18, 2024
My physician is the best she has my health & opinions in my best interest.
October 18, 2024
My physician is the best she has my health & opinions in my best interest.
October 17, 2024
I am very glad that Dr. Ostrander had availability the day I was having extreme ear pain. I was confident that she would know what to do and would be able to help and I was not disappointed.
October 3, 2024
I love that I was not pressured to do anything. Gave me something to think about if I am interested or not.
October 1, 2024
Very pleasant and shows complete interest in me.
September 21, 2024
Very good
September 20, 2024
Dr. Ostrander is the best!
September 18, 2024
Absolutely loved Dr. Ostrander. She clearly has a patient's best interest at heart and wants to get them the care they need in a way that works for their time/means/etc.
September 12, 2024
Dr. Ostrander was very patient in addressing/answering my questions. She shows much compassion & genuine care.
August 20, 2024
Need more dr.'s like Dr. Ostrander! Doesn't treat you as "I'm the dr. - you listen to me & only talk when I want you to". Very down to Earth - concerned about you - Problem, respect, friendly, explains things in our language not above!
August 14, 2024
Dr. Ostrander provides excellent information and follow up.
July 22, 2024
Dr. OSTRANDER IN MY OPPINION IS THE GOAT
July 16, 2024
Excellent care. She is very understanding and caring. This is the first time I actually felt like my doctor understood me and my concerns.
July 2, 2024
Dr. Ostrander is awesome.
June 28, 2024
Dr O is the best Doctor I have ever had.
June 13, 2024
Best Dr. I ever had!
June 4, 2024
Care was excellent that day.
May 29, 2024
Always so friendly & concerned about you!
May 22, 2024
Good.
April 18, 2024
Carolyn is always concerned about her patients. She is an asset to your institution.
April 7, 2024
Very complete. Also had a student working with her. Dr. Ostrander listens which made this another great experience.
April 3, 2024
Really good.
March 25, 2024
Dr. O cares about more than just the person.
January 27, 2024
Good
January 9, 2024
Really cared about helping me.
January 5, 2024
The doctor and the nurses all were eager to help.
December 13, 2023
Dr. Ostrander listened to my issues and got down to business to get the problem solved.
November 24, 2023
Very good
November 24, 2023
My provider is very caring, concerned and does an excellent job of explaining and answering questions. Does not rush my care and she makes me feel like we are a team in my care.
November 9, 2023
Always a good experience.
November 3, 2023
Excellent.

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