Amythest Gauthier, MD

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Amythest Gauthier, who serves patients in Westerville, Ohio.

Dr. Gauthier is an attending family physician and Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. As such, she is passionate about working with people of all ages, races, genders and backgrounds to help improve their overall health and quality of life. She enjoys taking care of families, including children, to help tailor patient care to the individual to best improve their health and meet their goals.

“I enjoy working at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center because we’re a community of health care providers who truly care for the health and well-being of our patients. We have a collaborative environment that allows us to provide the highest level of care to our patients and their communities. At my practice, I focus on creating lasting and successful relationships. My goal is to learn more about you as an individual and about your values and health goals. By using shared decision-making and evidence-based practices, together we’ll ensure that you receive the best health care possible” expressed the doctor.

In her clinical role, she specializes in general primary care; managing chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension; mental and behavioral health; preventive care; prenatal care; mom and baby care; and acute problems including respiratory illnesses, rashes and minor musculoskeletal injuries. She also has a special interest in women’s health, as well as women’s health procedures such as colposcopy.

Before embarking on her professional journey, Dr. Gauthier graduated with her medical degree from the Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2018. She completed her residency in family medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in 2021, and obtained her Master of Public Health degree from The Ohio State University College of Public Health in 2022.

With an unwavering commitment to her specialty, the doctor is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

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