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Tonya S. Define, APRN-CNP

Accepting New Patients

(128 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081

(614) 814-8100

Tonya S. Define, APRN-CNP is in Columbus, OH specializing in family medicine. Tonya S. Define, APRN-CNP is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

410 W 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

Address:

543 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203

Address:

6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081

Address:

6515 Pullman Drive
Orange Township, OH 43035

Some issues Tonya S. Define, APRN-CNP can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

doctor visit	7

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	178

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

doctor visit	221
injections	12
pain management	12

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
doctor visit	74
nail procedures	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43
skin procedures	43

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	25
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	62
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	81
doctor visit	116
nail procedures	81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	134
skin procedures	134

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Tonya S. Define, APRN-CNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Tonya S. Define, APRN-CNP treated as in Columbus, OH were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	48
doctor visit	122
injections	12
nail procedures	48
pain management	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	88
skin procedures	88

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Tonya S. Define, APRN-CNP.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	38
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	5
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	22

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Tonya S. Define, APRN-CNP From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Tonya S. Define, APRN-CNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	29
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	3
Cancer	3

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners-Family Nurse Practitioner and has a state license in Ohio.

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners-Family Nurse Practitioner (2017)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Tonya S. Define, APRN-CNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Tonya S. Define, APRN-CNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 128 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Tonya S. Define, APRN-CNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, OH.

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Biography

Ms. Tonya Define is a specialist in family medicine. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Areas of particular interest for Ms. Define include musculoskeletal problems and podiatry. She is professionally affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Her practice in Columbus, OH is open to new patients as reported by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.