AndHealth Rheumatology Welcomes Dr. Veronica Heitsch to Practice in Ohio

Dr. Heitsch brings specialized expertise in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions to AndHealth's integrated care model.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:19pm

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AndHealth has welcomed Dr. Veronica Heitsch, MD, MBOE, as Rheumatologist and Clinical Quality Lead for AndHealth. Dr. Heitsch, a board-certified rheumatologist and internal medicine physician with specialized training in adult rheumatology, is now accepting patients in Ohio and Indiana as part of AndHealth Rheumatology.

Why it matters

AndHealth's integrated care model combines convenient, affordable, and comprehensive specialty care with pharmacy services and health coaching support, making high-quality rheumatology care more accessible to patients in Ohio and Indiana.

The details

Dr. Heitsch brings a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to caring for people living with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis. Her clinical philosophy centers on understanding each patient's full experience and co-designing personalized treatment plans that support both day-to-day life and long-term well-being.

  • Dr. Heitsch joined AndHealth Rheumatology on March 30, 2026.
  • Appointments can be scheduled starting immediately.

The players

Dr. Veronica Heitsch

A board-certified rheumatologist and internal medicine physician with specialized training in adult rheumatology, who is now the Rheumatologist and Clinical Quality Lead for AndHealth.

AndHealth Rheumatology

A comprehensive specialty care provider for people living with chronic autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, offering integrated services including specialty pharmacy support, personalized care plans, health coaching, and more.

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What they’re saying

“What drew me to AndHealth is the ability to truly partner with patients—not just manage a diagnosis, but build a care plan that fits their real life. Shared decision-making isn't a buzzword here; it's how we actually practice. I'm excited to be part of a team that makes that kind of rheumatology care genuinely accessible.”

— Dr. Veronica Heitsch, Rheumatologist and Clinical Quality Lead, AndHealth Rheumatology

What’s next

Patients in Ohio and Indiana can schedule appointments with Dr. Heitsch by calling 614-526-4551, emailing appointments@andhealth.com, or visiting the AndHealth Rheumatology website.

The takeaway

The addition of Dr. Heitsch to the AndHealth Rheumatology team expands access to high-quality, patient-centered rheumatology care in the Midwest, leveraging an integrated care model that aims to improve outcomes and quality of life for those living with chronic autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.