Ciaran Powers

Ciaran Powers, MD, PHD

  • Neurological Surgery
  • Physician

Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery

Accepting new patients
4.9 out of 5
  • 89 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
  • 40 Patient Comments

Insurances We Accept

614-293-8714

About Me

I’m an endovascular neurosurgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of structural diseases of flow in the brain and spinal cord. These include diseases of blood flow causing Stroke and diseases of cerebrospinal fluid flow causing Hydrocephalus.

I received my medical training and PhD from Georgetown University Medical Center, and I completed my residency in neurological surgery at Duke University Medical Center. In addition, I finished fellowships in Neurointerventional Radiology at the University of Wisconsin and Duke University Medical Center. I have been a member of the Neurological Surgery faculty here at The Ohio State University since 2010.

My clinical interests include caring for individuals with various neurological conditions, including Stroke, Cerebral Hemorrhage, Vascular Malformations, Aneurysms, Carotid Stenosis, Hydrocephalus, and more. Currently, my research focuses on improving the care for patients with Stroke and Hydrocephalus. I also assist with editorial duties with the Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, and World Neurosurgery.

Working at The Ohio State University allows me to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and patients. I chose my specialty because of the rewarding opportunities to deliver positive outcomes, and The Ohio State University’s staff, resources, and personalized approach to patient care allows me to do exactly that.
Highlights
  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018, 2019.
  • Honorable Mention, LSI Longitudinal Preceptor of the Year, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2022 and 2023.
  • The Lawrence Mervis, MD, Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University, 2011, 2015, and 2022.
  • Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list.

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Neurosurgery
  • Intracranial Aneurysm
  • Cerebral Arterial Diseases
  • Fistula
  • Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations
  • Carotid Stenosis
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage
  • Brain Ischemia
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Stroke
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders

Locations Where I Practice

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

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Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
8/1/1996 - 5/31/2003

Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
6/20/2003 - 6/30/2004

Residency

Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2009

Fellowship

University of WI Hospital & Clinics, Madison, WI
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010

Academic Information

My Department

Neurological Surgery

My Division

Neurological Surgery

More About My Work

Reviews

The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

89 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.8 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.8 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Feb 09, 2024

    Careing and interested they have

  • Reviewed on Jan 13, 2024

    Excellent provider in his specialty. Explained my condition in detail and showed me pictures of my scans and opened previous scans to show me my condition was new in the last 6-12 months. He ordered 6 month follow up scans to see if condition is stable or advancing. He reviewed my interaction with me from 10 years ago before he met with me. This was the first time I saw him since that time for a new diagnosis. Glad he is still with osu. A total asset to the health system!

  • Reviewed on Jan 13, 2024

    He was very friendly and went out of his way to put us at ease.

  • Reviewed on Jan 13, 2024

    Really listened to me and really explained

  • Reviewed on Jan 08, 2024

    Dr. Powers not only replied to our email very promptly, he also gave me an appointment to come in to discuss my health with him soon after. During the visit, he was patient in providing information and discussed all my questions and options clearly. All these, he did even during the holiday season replying to my messages early in the morning (before 6 am) and after 5 pm!

  • Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023

    Good

  • Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023

    They explained everything and made me feel comfortable.

  • Reviewed on Nov 04, 2023

    Dr. Powers is always courteous and clear in our discussions.

Consulting and Related Relationships

At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.

As of 09/30/2022, Dr. Powers has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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