Bela Bhatt-Koshal

Dr. Bela Bhatt-Koshal serves as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Her clinical expertise bridges primary care and specialized osteopathic manual treatment.

Her educational foundation includes:

• DO from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
• BS and BA from The Ohio State University

Dr. Bhatt-Koshal's practice centers on prevention through lifestyle medicine, nutrition counseling, and osteopathic manipulation. She develops personalized health frameworks emphasizing sustainable habit formation, viewing patient education as critical for long-term wellness. Her approach integrates biomechanical correction via OMT with nutritional and behavioral interventions to address root causes of dysfunction.

Board certified in both Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, she maintains active clinical practice while training medical students. Her student health experience at The Ohio State University shaped her belief that early health interventions create ripple effects across patients' lifespans. Though not research-focused in the traditional sense, her clinical work generates practical knowledge in preventative osteopathic care.

Contact is available via bhatt-ko@ohio.edu or 740.593.0875 for clinical or academic inquiries regarding her specialty areas.