About Me
I am the vice chair for Academic Affairs and director of the Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery Programs at the OSUCCC – James. I joined The Ohio State University in 2010 and became a professor in 2017.
My medical journey began in Brazil, where I attended medical school and finished my residency. I then completed a fellowship in neuroendocrine and pituitary surgery at the University of Virginia and another in skull base and cerebrovascular surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.
I specialize in brain and skull base tumors, and I am a pioneer in endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) and other minimally invasive techniques for brain tumor removal. I am one of only a few neurosurgeons in the world who have performed more than 1,000 EEA cases. This technique allows surgeons to access the base of the skull, the intracranial cavity and the top of the spine by operating through the nose and paranasal sinuses.
My current research focuses on developing minimally invasive approaches to the brain and skull base that will result in the best surgical tumor resection possible with the least amount of disruption to normal tissue.
Our individualized patient approach, combined with opportunities for research, makes The James a very fulfilling place to work. There are few places that offer the types of highly specialized surgery that we do, and I’m proud to be a part of our patients’ care.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018, 2019
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Director of Comprehensive Skull Base Center at the OSUCCC – James Director of Pituitary Surgery Program
- Chair of Promotion and Tenure of the Department of Neurological Surgery at Ohio State
- Best Doctor in America recognition for the last 10 years
- Chair of Skull Base Surgery for the Executive Committee of the Tumor Section (American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons)
Additional Languages I Speak
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Brain Cancers
- Skull Base Tumors
- Pituitary Tumor
- Spinal Cancers
- Metastasis Cancers
- Nerve Compression Syndromes
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Glioblastoma
- Prolactinoma
- Meningioma
- Spinal Cord Tumors
- Hemangioma
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Universidade Federal Do Parana, Curitiba, Parana
7/1/1994 - 7/31/2000
Residency
Hospital Nossa Senhora das Gracas, Curitiba
1/1/2001 - 1/31/2005
Fellowship
UVA Health Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA
2/1/2005 - 6/30/2006
Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
8/1/2006 - 6/30/2008
Academic Information
My Department
Neurological Surgery
My Division
Neurological Surgery
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.
312 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
4.8 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.8 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.8 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 09/30/2024, Dr. Prevedello 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.
- Integra Lifesciences Corporation
- Stryker Corporation
- 3 rivers LLC
- KLS Martin USA
- Soliton LLC
- Mizuho America, Inc
- BK Medical
Dr Prevedello is a top notch surgeon who is very passionate in what he does.
We feel blessed to have found Dr Prevadelo. He came very highly recommended by family members that are neurologists as well as the president of Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is the most caring and genuinely concerned Dr that that we have ever met and OSU is very lucky to have him.
The whole experience was very good there
This was a second opinion and Dr. Prevedello was excellent from the time he walked in the door!
Staff is very good and compassionate
Dr Prevedello is a fantastic physician!
Great experience with the staff, very helpful and caring.
Dr Prevedello is amazing! He is not only a good surgeon but is a caring person as well!
Incredibly thorough, comprehensive. Well communicated and comforting. Gave me great confidence in them.
I got excellent care
A-OK
Very helpful and understanding
The doctors and the staff were wonderful
Dr. Prevedello is wonderful
Every one was great
I am always treated with respect. If I call after a visit with related questions or concerns I receive a call back from staff with reply from physician in reasonable time (24/48 hrs. If he is in town.) Have not had any bad experience from anyone.
Dr Prevedello and his team were professional yet warm and caring.
The Dr was the absolute best. I can't convey how happy I am with his care. The whole team was really cool.
Dr Prevedello has high marks from me regarding the amount of time he spends with me, his willingness to explain everything, etc. I do not feel rushed; I feel cared for, which is a huge rarity in the medical field.
Dr. Prevedello and his team were excellent, covering all of the details of TN and how the surgical procedure is performed. He answered every question, confidently and completely.
I can't sing the praises of dr Prevedello loud enough! He is the best dr and I'm so lucky that him and his teams took care of me. I had a 13 hour brain surgery and I'm doing better and feeling like my old self.
We have complete trust with Dr Prevedello and the entire team.
My care provider juxtaposed MRI photos taken before and after inner ear tumor (benign) removal surgery (retrosigmoid craniotomy). This proved the overall success of the procedure.
I have always found the staff at the James to be exceptional
Dr. Prevedello is very informative and explains procedures and progress very well. He is kind-hearted and listens to my concerns very well and gives reassurance.
After the Dr left the room I had another question and he stopped back and helped me. Thanks!
I do not believe I would be here today if it were not for Dr Prevedello and his team.
Excellent interaction Confident in his skills.
Good
Like I said before Doctor Prevedello is awesome, his assistant Kami is wonderful as well.
The Surgeon, his team, and staff truly listened and cared about my wellbeing and peace of mind, a rare medical experience.
Dr. P was amazing. Great customer service and explained everything to me very well.
Every question was answered, not rushed, made me feel comfortable
I liked Dr Prevedello & Staff very well. They seemed very interested in my history and treating me on a going forward basis.
Dr. Prevedello is an excellent physician. He is a knowledgeable and caring practitioner. He always takes the time to explain what is going on with my issue and the treatment plan for the issue.
Wonderful staff, very kind
5 stars for Dr. Prevedello and staff.
A great Doctor. But first just a Good Man. I was blessed to have him as a Doctor!!
Great people.
Dr. Prevedello always listens to our questions and reassures us, if after reading the MRI report, something is of concern, they will contact me. But he does review the actual MRI on the screen, while we are there.
I changed jobs in order to get insurance that would allow me to come to The James and see Dr. Prevedello.
Great care from providers. Answered all questions
Dr.Prevedello is the best. The most pleasant neurosurgeon I have ever met.
Dr Prevedello Took a lot of time and had a lot of patience when discussing my options for my upcoming surgery, including me, walking through the MRI images with him.
Very appreciative of every one
Dr Prevedello and his team are extremely patient and kind. I felt I was listened to and valued as a patient.
It is my good fortune to have been treated by Dr Daniel Prevedello. He has amazing skill. His caring about & for me is outstanding. He explains procedures very well, includes me in all decision making, & is very responsive to my every question or concern. I am very grateful to Dr Daniel Prevedello and the entire staff.
Dr Prevedello and Dr Ghalib are fantastic doctors.
Dr. Prevedello was excellent. I really like him and his team.
EXCELLENT bedside manner! He LISTENED and answered/clarified questions. Quite impressed!
Dr Prevadello was amazing and very knowledgeable! His staff and doctor collegues were so nice as well! I did not feel rushed and felt confident In the answers I received! I would highly recommend him!!
I feel that I'm in very good hands for my surgery
I'm so thankful for every second of time that Dr. Prevedello takes to listen to my concerns & fears with my highly unusual & complicated case. I just cannot share enough how truly grateful I am that he continues to hang-in here with me through it all!
I wouldnt have had the confidence or the courage to go through this process If It weren't for all of the team who walk through this with me
Goes the extra mile to help understand.
Dr Prevedello is the best!