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Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and General Pediatrics
Ohio State University College of Medicine (2002)
Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), depression, physical exams, and more.
3130 Highland Avenue Floor 2
Cincinnati, OH 45219

Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD is an internist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and general pediatrics. She graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD is affiliated with UC Health and The Christ Hospital Health Network.

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Office Locations

4440 Red Bank Expressway Suite 200
Cincinnati, OH 45227
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UC Health

3130 Highland Avenue Floor 2
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 584-7425
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Some issues Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

A1C test
blood tests
diabetes management
diabetes screening
glycated protein test

In 2023, Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD had a list price for A1C test, blood tests, diabetes management, diabetes screening, and glycated protein test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

lab tests

In 2012, Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD had a list price for lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD treated as an internist in Cincinnati, OH during 2012 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 40
lab tests 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD treated as an internist in Cincinnati, OH during 2013 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 55
doctor visit 170
preventive care 18
vaccines 18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD.

Gender
Male 24
Female 78
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 68
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 33
From 75 to 84 23
85 and over 12
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 40
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD treated as an internist in Cincinnati, OH during 2014 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 74
doctor visit 146
preventive care 11
vaccines 11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD.

Gender
Male 26
Female 67
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 61
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 34
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD in 2014

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD treated as an internist in Cincinnati, OH during 2015 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 73
doctor visit 141
preventive care 49
vaccines 49

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD.

Gender
Male 56
Female 138
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 130
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD in 2015

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD treated as an internist in Cincinnati, OH during 2016 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 33
doctor visit 174
preventive care 31
vaccines 31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD.

Gender
Male 41
Female 77
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 81
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD in 2016

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD treated as an internist in Cincinnati, OH during 2017 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 150
preventive care 15
vaccines 15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD.

Gender
Male 29
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 72
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD in 2017

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 23
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD treated as an internist in Cincinnati, OH during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 146
lab tests 13
preventive care 13
vaccines 13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 74
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 73
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 22
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD in 2018

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD treated as an internist in Cincinnati, OH during 2019 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 193
preventive care 30
vaccines 30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD.

Gender
Male 26
Female 86
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 83
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD in 2019

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD treated as an internist in Cincinnati, OH during 2020 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 13
doctor visit 122
lab tests 13
preventive care 29
vaccines 16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 85
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 73
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 61
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD in 2020

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD treated as an internist in Cincinnati, OH during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 181
preventive care 13
vaccines 13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 93
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 85
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 23
85 and over 11
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD in 2021

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD treated as an internist in Cincinnati, OH during 2022 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 18
doctor visit 163
lab tests 18
preventive care 39
vaccines 21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD.

Gender
Male 14
Female 108
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 98
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD in 2022

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD treated as an internist in Cincinnati, OH were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

blood draw 58
diabetes management 15
doctor visit 147
lab tests 17
preventive care 24
vaccines 21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD.

Gender
Female 79
Male 24
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 74
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 1
Age
85 and over 2
75 to 84 13
Less than 65 17
65 to 74 52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 1
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2002. She completed residency at University Health Systems, Pitt County Memorial Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine 006 and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2002)

Residency: University Health Systems, Pitt County Memorial Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine 006 (2008)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC Health
The Christ Hospital Health Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 423 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-02
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I was hesitant about getting a new provider since I was with my previous doctor for years. Dr. Abbott and her team were extremely friendly, welcoming, and kind. I am so glad I made the switch!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-08
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Dr. Abbott and I have a great relationship and I appreciate her so much. She listens to my concerns and we discuss what would be best for me. She is absolutely a great doctor for me!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-15
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Dr. Abbott was nice to deal with and efficient. She listened to my concerns and I felt what she was telling made me feel good.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-16
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Dr Abbott is amazing-she provides excellent care and truly listens to me and has my wellbeing in mind 100%
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-12
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Dr Abbott is very responsive and appears to be as wonderful a human being as she is a personal physician.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-20
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It was my first time meeting Dr. Abbott and I felt very at ease with her. I am glad she know my new PCP.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-05
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Dr Abbott is just the best! I cannot say enough good about Her. She is always so caring and cheerful.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-16
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Dr. Abbott is exceptional. We are so grateful we found her to keep our baby boy safe & healthy.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-10
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My daughter and my four grandchildren are Dr. Abbott's patients as well. Great doctor.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-26
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Dr. Abbott is an awesome physician. I trust her care.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Susan Brinkman Abbott, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
LIPOSCIENCE, INC. $124 NMR LipoProfile Test
$124
Cranial Technologies, Inc $31 DOC BAND
$31
Abbott Laboratories $15 Absolute Pro vascular stent system
$15
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $170

Biography

Dr. Susan Abbott's specialty is general pediatrics. She is a graduate of Ohio State University College of Medicine and a graduate of the University Health Systems, Pitt County Memorial Hospital's residency program. Clinical interests for Dr. Abbott include primary care, diabetes management, and depression. Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her hospital/clinic affiliations include UC Health and The Christ Hospital Health Network. She welcomes new patients at her office inCincinnati, OH as reported by The Christ Hospital Health Network.

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