About Me
I’m a senior transplant physician with more than 20 years experience in blood and marrow/hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (BMT/HSCT). I have expertise in managing Graft vs. Host Disease (GVHD) and post-transplant infectious complications. My passion is identifying, developing and implementing system improvements and processes that will improve the quality of patient care and safety.
Additionally I serve as medical director of quality at The James and physician advisor for Ohio State. I’m involved in more than a dozen clinical trials of new therapies to treat BMT/HSCT transplant issues and complications.
I’m pleased to have been honored by multiple years of clinical recognition by America’s Best Doctors, Top Doctors in Central Ohio, America's Top Physicians and Best Doctors in Columbus. I’ve been recognized for having high patient satisfaction, and was named as professor of the year from the College of Medicine.
I believe in the OSUCCC – James’ three-pronged mission of excellence in patient care, teaching and research to improve the quality of life for all patients. As I see it, the patient is my focus — not just his or her disease.
Being in an academic environment is very rewarding and I serve as a professor of clinical internal medicine for The Ohio State University College of Medicine. I enjoy teaching medical students and residents how to deliver quality, compassionate care. I view myself as having a critical role in educating the next generation of doctors.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2019
- Best Doctor in America 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Bone Marrow Cancers
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
9/1/1985 - 6/9/1989
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/1989 - 6/30/1992
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/1992 - 7/31/1995
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology
11/9/1995
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Hematology
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.
40 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
4.9 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.9 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.9 out of 5
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Skill and knowledge
4.9 out of 5
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Overall quality of care
4.9 out of 5
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. Penza has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
Although I'm in remission I always feel that my health is still a priority to everyone there.
Dr Penza spent quality time examining my blood work & both examining & explaining my current condition, like him a lot, very caring, competent n easy to talk with
Fantastic staff.
Dr. Penza and his team are excellent!
Penza went above and beyond on providing information, quality of care, and reassurance during my consultation.
Penza does a good job!