OhioHealth John J. Gerlach Center for Senior Health
Geriatrics • Columbus, IN • Since 1891
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About
OhioHealth Gerlach Center for Senior Health (Gerlach Center) in Columbus is part of the OhioHealth nonprofit health system. It focuses on geriatric care and senior health services as part of OhioHealth’s broader network of hospitals and outpatient sites in Central Ohio. The organization operates 16 hospitals and 300+ ambulatory sites across 55 Ohio counties, with a large workforce and substantial annual revenue. For specifics about the Gerlach Center’s services, contact OhioHealth directly or visit ohiohealth.com to locate the Gerlach Center within Columbus and learn about programs like geriatrics, senior-focused clinics, and related resources.
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FAQs
What is the focus of the Geriatric Clinic?
Age-specific concerns and treatment within geriatrics; non-urgent geriatric consultation.
What is required before scheduling services?
A referral from your provider.
Pre-visit requirements
The following forms must be completed and returned before the first appointment. You may return the forms via email to SeniorHealth@OhioHealth.com, within MyChart, or fax the forms to (614) 566-1916. Forms include: Pre-visit questionnaire; Family Exchange of Authorization Form; Physician Exchange of Information Authorization.
Is a referral required to schedule a visit?
A referral from your provider is required before scheduling services at Gerlach.
What happens during the initial appointments?
An initial telephone conversation with a clinical social worker to identify concerns and discuss matters most important to you, followed by a medical examination with a geriatric physician, a registered nurse and a licensed social worker (appointment typically ~2 hours). Bring all medications, glasses, hearing aids, and ambulatory devices.
What services are provided?
Non-urgent geriatric consultation services; assessment results inform treatment plans with your primary care providers. Team specializes in aging issues and can provide information and referrals to community services.
What should I bring to the exam?
Prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, vitamins and supplements, glasses, hearing aids, and ambulatory devices (cane, walker, wheelchair). Wheelchairs are available on site.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals, WebMD: 0 ratings/reviews listed on major platforms (0)
Patients praise
- helpful to elderly patients
Common complaints
- concerns regarding the thoroughness of mental state evaluations
"They helped my elderly mother so much."
- Nextdoor user recommendation"My friend went there for evaluation of her mental state, she has issues that had been ignored and was told she was fine, but she's not."
- Olera user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Ohio State establishes Institute on Aging to advance discovery, care and healthy longevity - Jun 9, 2026
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- National Church Residences Opens Berwyn East Place, an Innovative Healthcare-Integrated Affordable Housing Community for Extremely Low-Income Seniors in Columbus | NCR - Feb 24, 2026
- Advancements in Geriatric Care at Ohio State – MedTechNews - Oct 25, 2025
- Leveraging Community Partnerships for Older Adults - Mar 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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