About
Martha M. Orabella, MD, FACP brings a rare dual background to internal medicine: she earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from The Ohio State University in 1987 and completed a dietetic internship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston in 1988. She then earned a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from The Ohio State University in 1994. Nutrition has been her first professional passion throughout her career.
Dr. Orabella returned to medical school after welcoming three children to her family. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2008, the same year the Arnold P. Gold Foundation recognized her with its Gold Humanism Award. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati from 2008 to 2011. She holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and carries the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential. Her clinical focus centers on diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Society for Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition, and the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine. She aims to empower each patient to feel their best and prevent disease through personalized, evidence-based care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition, 1987
Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 2008
Residency
Internal Medicine, The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, 2008-2011
Additional Training
Internship: Brigham Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, Registered Dietitian, 1988; Postgraduate: The Ohio State University, Master of Science, Human Nutrition, 1994
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Orabella right for?
Dr. Orabella is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or obesity. Her dual credentials as an internist and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist make her especially well-suited for patients who want nutrition integrated into their medical care. Patients who value direct, unhurried access to their physician benefit from her same- or next-day scheduling and 24/7 availability. She serves adults across the Greater Cincinnati and Tri-State area who want a personal physician focused on prevention and long-term wellness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Orabella focuses on diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity. She treats these conditions within a broader framework of preventive internal medicine. Her nutrition background shapes how she approaches each of these diagnoses.
Yes. Dr. Orabella holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also carries the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential, which reflects her advanced training in human nutrition.
Dr. Orabella is both a board-certified internist and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She earned a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from The Ohio State University and completed a dietetic internship at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Few internal medicine physicians bring that level of formal nutrition training to patient care.
Dr. Orabella earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2008. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati from 2008 to 2011. Her earlier nutrition training took place at The Ohio State University and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
Dr. Orabella treats lifestyle and nutrition as core components of preventive care, not optional add-ons. She provides patients with custom nutrition and education resources. This approach reflects her belief, echoing Hippocrates, that food and medicine work together to build and protect health.
Dr. Orabella practices evidence-based, personalized medicine. She focuses on empowering patients to improve their health through lifestyle and nutritional changes alongside clinical treatment. She offers unhurried appointments so patients have time to ask questions and engage fully in their care.
Dr. Orabella holds an affiliation with The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati. This affiliation supports her ability to coordinate hospital-based care for her patients when needed.
Yes. The Arnold P. Gold Foundation recognized Dr. Orabella with its Gold Humanism Award in 2008, the year she graduated from medical school. During her undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University, she also earned multiple honors including Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and the Mortar Board National Senior Honorary designation.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026