Columbus Short North Health Center | Equitas Health

About this location

When you get care at Equitas Health, you will work with a team of healthcare workers whose goal is to provide you with the best care possible. Services include:

  • Primary care
  • Specialized HIV care
  • Gender affirming care
  • PrEP care
  • Mental Health & Recovery Services
  • HIV/STI testing and treatment

See the boxes below for more details about our services. We want to make it easy and comfortable for you to get the care you need, in a way that works for you.

Address

Equitas Health
1033 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43201
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Phone

(614) 340-6777

Fax

(614) 572-0914

Office Hours

MON 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
TUE 8 AM – 5:30 PM
WED 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
THU 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
FRI 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
SAT 8:30 AM – 12 PM
SUN Closed

Mental Health & Recovery Telehealth Extended Hours:
(Reception & Phones Closed)

MON & WED 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

TeleHealth

Equitas Health now offers virtual appointments for new and existing patients. Call usat (614) 340-6777 to schedule a TeleHealth appointment or change your in-person appointment to a TeleHealth visit. Your provider or therapist will let you know if it is necessary for you to conduct your visit in person.

Take the Bus

The following COTA bus lines service the Short North Medical Center at 1033 N. High St.: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 12, and 102. Stops for these lines are as close as 150 feet. Visit ride.cota.com to plan your bus trip to this location.

After Hours Care

To speak to a doctor or nurse after hours, call (614) 340-6777. You will be connected to our answering service and then to the doctor or nurse on call.

Pharmacy

Our on-site pharmacy makes filling your prescriptions quick and easy. In addition to your meds, you can also pick up snacks, convenience items, gifts, and more. Click here to learn more.

MyChart

Use MyChart to attend TeleHealth visits, contact your care team, keep track of appointments, and view lab results.

Holiday Closures

Check out our holiday service and hours changes, so you can plan ahead for prescription refills and other needs.

Affordable Healthcare

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Providers

Amber Budd, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
She/Her
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Amy Castillo, PA-C
She/Her
Physician Assistant
DaleShannon Larry
She/Her
Nurse Practitioner
David Persinger, NP
He/Him
Nurse Practitioner
David Tessier, MD
He/Him
Interim Chief Medical Officer (iCMO)
Kayla Stemmer, MSW, LSW
She/Her
Therapist
Keith DeLong
He/Him
Nurse Practitioner
Michael McDonnell, LISW-S
He/Him
Psychiatric Consultant
Polly Sohn, MSW, LSW
She/Her
Therapist
Ryan Lahti, MSW, LSW
He/Him
Therapist
Sheila Santa, MD
She/Her
Physician
Siema Eljack, MSW
She/Her
Therapist
Summer Lawson, APRN
She/Her
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner