About Me
I am an anesthesiologist specializing in pain management at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I see patients for conditions including back pain, spinal fractures and diseases, isolated joint pain, nerve injury, extremity pain, painful neuropathy, cancer pain and failed back surgery syndrome.
My patients can expect an evidence-based approach tailored to their specific needs. I incorporate emerging approaches and well-tested methods to improve each patient’s quality of life and ease their pain. I also strongly believe in a multidisciplinary approach to patient-centered care and so I involve patients, their families and their other health care providers in treatment decisions.
My research interests include nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, vertebral augmentation and clinical research methodology and epidemiology. I have authored more than 130 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals in the field and have presented my work nationally and internationally.
I help educate the next generation of providers in my role as an assistant clinical professor of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and as the associate residency program director for Anesthesiology.
I have been honored with recognition for my contributions in clinical care and education. I am a top-searched anesthesiologist per Doximity Rankings, and within the Ohio State College of Medicine, I was named Clinical Educator of the Year for the Department of Anesthesiology in 2024.
Highlights
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Radiculopathy
- Spinal Fractures
- Low Back Pain
- Spondylosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Spinal Care
- Spinal Diseases
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
8/1/2013 - 5/7/2017
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2017 - 6/30/2021
Fellowship
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
7/1/2021 - 6/13/2022
Board Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology
9/15/2022
American Board of Anesthesiology
9/16/2023
Academic Information
My Department
Anesthesiology
My Division
Anesthesiology
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.
512 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 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. Hussain has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
I have the upmost respect for Dr Hussain. He is the best. He knows my pain and knows how to treat it. I consider him a friend.
It was great to hear he had already spoken with the surgeon that referred me to him so he was familiar with my issues and I didn't need to repeat them.
This was my first visit with this provider. I liked him, he explained treatment options
No issues he does a great job very attentive to his patients.
Always very responsive and thorough
Dr. Hussain is always professional, caring and supportive of my needs.
Dr. Hussain was fabulous! Very personable, knowledgeable, and willing to spend as much time as needed to get a plan together to figure out the source of the pain and get me some relief.
Listened, was not in a rush, explained things very well.
Excellent
Good
Courteous and respectful
Both resident and Doctor were easy to talk too
Everything was fine
Dr. Hussain is exceptional and one of a kind! He is compassionate, understanding, and goes above and beyond to find the root of the problem and figure out treatment options. He provides choices without pressuring you to choose a certain one and takes the time to explain everything. Despite my challenging case, he has remained patient and determined to help. Dr. Hussain is friendly, empathetic, and makes you feel comfortable, never dismissing your concerns. I truly appreciate his dedication and eagerness to find solutions for my pain!
Very friendly and understanding very helpful with questions
Dr Hussein is compassionate, responsive, went out of his way to ensure I received the care I needed right away.
He was generally nice, but was unable to help me with my problem that I'm having.
Very knowledgeable and patient
He is a very respectable person who asks how I am doing and means it.
Professional personable knowledgeable seemed to really care about helping me get better
Good service
Excellent doctor
Very knowledgeable
Top notch. Knowes his field of medicine very well and clarified all that happened day of surgery and what will happen next as I recover
He is excellent. I had been suffering with diarrhea and urgent bowel movements. He explained that if I received the injection in my spine on that day that I could feel much worse after.
Excellent
Trying to get help with pain I was having good visits
Doctor answered my questions, he had my records and spoke with the referring provider to provide the best care.
Dr. Hussain is my hero! He listens to my concerns and helps me with my pain.
No issues
Always great with my provider! I feel very comfortable with everyone in this group they are very caring
It was our first meeting. He was very compassionate, considerate, and asked relevant questions about how I wanted my care to go. We discussed setting basic foundations, and moving on from there with my goals as the chief priority.
This group of people were fun to be with in spite of the needles (shots) placed near my spine.
Always pleasant and helpful
Had a very good experience, went and got a shot and didn't even feel it.L
Doc H is amazing. I am very grateful for him, and him wanting to take over my case. I appreciate his willingness to connect me with resources and treatments that will make an impact and not just be a band aid.
Real good
Dr. Hussain was extremely knowledgeable and supportive of my situation. He discussed options with me and answered all my questions.
It was a little odd. One of the first questions was "what are you wanting to do?" and I was surprised. I don't even know what is wrong, how could I know what to do? He then had me perform a bunch of tests but didn't clearly explain them and seemed frustrated when I didn't understand what to do. It felt like each test barely lasted a few seconds, so I felt my back pain wasn't being taken seriously. I've also been waiting 5 days for a message about my results, which came in an hour after my appointment. Very frustrated.
Kind, considerate, informative
Very impressed with doctor Hussain. I have been looking for answers for 3 years and I think he has helped me tremendously
Dr. Hussain is the absolute best!! I have seen him a few times and he is very compassionate and helpful. He has truly gone out of his way to help me find the source of pain and figure out next steps. I couldn't have asked for a better doctor
Dr. Schamass was extremely thorough and kind.
He's great!
All good
He kept me informed during the procedure which helped me be calm and tolerated it.
Very friendly, concerned, knowledgeable
Knowledgeable
He is polite and making sure if I had any question's that needed to be answered
Good
Very good
Dr. Hussain is always very nice and he's super careful and exact with my injections. He treats me with kindness and respect and answers any questions/concerns. He is also extremely efficient and provides quick care without making you feel rushed/hurried. His expertise and skill is very much appreciated!
Amazing doctor
He was fantastic great person as well as excellent Doctor.
Wow! Definitely great. The procedure is painful and he was supportive and respectful. He was just kind. He clearly is knowledgeable and yet explained the procedure in a way that was understandable.
Very nice
Very good, very nice & helpful
I was very nervous and anxious about this appointment. But when the Dr walked into the room and introduced himself, I just got a good caring friendly vibe from him that made me feel at ease. He was very knowledgeable about why I was there. He had already discussed my condition with my Dr that referred me to him but he wanted me to tell him what had been going on and any questions and concerns that I had. And he addressed them all. I had a new issue happening with my right hip and leg, had already reported it to my main Dr and he had already informed this Dr at your facility about it. And he told me what was causing it and what he was going to do to try and help it as well as the issue I was already having with my right hip and right leg. I would recommend him to anyone.
Thorough
It was good
Dr. Hussain is the best
Dr. Hussain is absolutely THE BEST provider I could have ever hoped for. He's compassionate, professional and discusses options for my treatment which he believes will be best for my treatment. He is actually such a good doctor that I'm afraid someone in a prestigious hospital somewhere across the country in a better city (Columbus stinks) is going to snap him up, pay him millions, and I'll never get to have him treat me again. That gives me nightmares!
Knowledgeable and friendly
Compassionate and kind
She was helpful
He was friendly, concise and gave me what I hope for and believe is needed.
Felt like he was rushing through his time with me. Not much eye contact.
All Good
He was very knowledgeable about my case and on the options he could provide me.
This was an excellent experience. I explained to Dr Hussein where the pain was in my lower back. He listened and gave me an injection in the right location. I have been out of pain.
I appreciated that I didn't feel forced to try failed treatments, but I dont feel like much was done for me except a very quick check up
Dr Hussain is very good. But he is always rushed when I asked questions. There was a difference between what he said and what was in my chart. That is a concern. Only found it out by asking direct questions of Dr Hussain. Had to continually ask and veridy that the correct location was addressed. Should not have had to do that
Questions everything concerning my condition
He listened and came up with a plan
Very nice and caring. I did not feel rushed.
Very nice.. Answered questions etc
All good
It was my 1st appointment with the " spine " Dr. I was impressed with the knowledge, patience, kindness and also , he was very humble
Care provider listened to me, answered my questions, explained clearly what needed to be explained.
Made me feel like we were going to fix this
Knowledgeable, caring, listening
Friendly, and informative
Dr. Hussain is my hero!! I was experiencing terrible pain down my leg. Now, after my injection, my pain is just about gone. I would highly recommend him to everyone.
I felt he rushed me through and sent me for a back brace without explaining how and why to wear it. He never responded to my Mychart message requesting guidance about the brace.
The care provider didn't have any recollections of where my imaging was even though I'm a patient at OSU he had three months to look up my imaging and everything and did nothing.
Very knowledgeable and listened and understanding
Dr. Hussain is the best there is!! I very much respect this doctor!
Dr. Hussein's examination and recommended treatments were clearly communicated. He accepted and understood my reasons for wanting to defer injections, and his order for CT scans gave me more confidence that he would analyze my condition further.
Left with the same pain I went there for. He had my MRIAnd CAT scans. He knew the problem and never treated the areas of pain. First visit I had to go get my primary care to give me something for severe pain, which was shot and 6 day steroids. Second visit He was told by my neurologist to give me steroids in the neck, he had my tests, but he went C7- T1 and I left in same as I came.
Always s a pleasure to see the doctor and staff
Dr. Hussain is my favorite doctor. He is so transparent and I feel comfortable telling him anything about my health. I am so grateful that he is mine and my daughter's pain management doctor. Also, love his energy.
Good
The best ever. Very concerned about my well being. Very knowledgeable, kind, and listens.
Different diagnosis that my prior dr. Showed me my MRI and explained my problem
Everything was great
Good
Unstanding of my issues
Super smart! He was familiar with my case when he stepped through the door! He already had a plan on how to help my phantom pain in my ear and head. He explained it in an easy way so I was able to understand it! Being a "dumb grunt" I was impressed! LOL
Md was outstanding
Good
Just stated he would try a nerve burning Policy he stated gets in the way he had time to try helping me that very day and I traveled a 4 hour trip to see him and he had no regards to my bone on bone cracking and vertigo as bad it is I was only better that day some what because I had a Seen another Dr's to be on steroids for my chronic neck pain and no ability he says to do anything to help me that day..
Was concerned about my back problem and ordered more testing
Good
Dr. Hussain is absolutely wonderful! From the moment I met him he has been very nice, professional, and explained everything clearly. My case is complicated but Dr. Hussain has worked hard to figure out how to find the source of the pain and potential ways to treat it. I felt very comfortable talking to him as he is caring, empathetic, and does not dismiss what you have to say. He took his time examining me, answering my questions, and my follow up appointments were scheduled promptly.
Dr, Hussain has given me so much support with trying to control my spine pain and has helped me tremendously with the spine pain.He is a very nice and kind man . I consider myself lucky to have him as my physician.
Best staff in the world. I drive 3 hours to get care here.
I really really liked him! Very helpful
Very calming, explained every step of future procedures.
Caring approach
My doctor was very efficient and professional, and answered all my questions & concerns.
He's amazing
Very patient with me
Dr Hussein spent "maybe" 5 minutes with me in total. Another provider came into my room and did the initial assessment. She said she would speak with Dr Hussein and he would be in. He entered the room l, asked really no further questions regarding the extreme pain I was in. Asked if my previous injection was what I felt worked the best. Stated he would put in a referral for the injection and walked out the door.
VERY GOOD
He is great.
He seemed caring & competent.
Was very informative, ask a lot of questions and answered all of mine.
He was amazing
It was good it seems he listen to everything I had to say
Didn't bother asking me to look at my ct scans from pa. Went based off my X-rays from osu when I was seen in the er
Great visit. Knew what I was talking about and came up with a solution for my problem.
All good
He removed staples from my surgery. He did a great job and caused little pain. I was frustrated because I was told that they would be filling my pain pump at this appointment. He apologized for the miscommunication which was nice but it wasn't his fault.
Friendly, polite, informative, good bed side manner
Very thoughtful of making sure there was no post procedure complications.
No issues whatsoever
Dr Hussain seemed very confident
Excellent
Very good about telling me what would be happening and then telling me what they were doing. Very sure I was okay during and after procedure.
Very friendly, listening to me, answering my questions and a medical plan. Took time with me.
Very good
Great
Concerned, caring
Knowledgeable and experienced
Dr Husain is a champ. He worked diligently to figure out the origin of my pain, navigate the insurance bureaucracy, and get me the procedure I needed as quickly as possible.
He was wonderful. This was the first time a physician called and talked to me . I really feel confident in his decision on my care
Good provider
This was a positive experience. I felt really comfortable.
Paid attention to us and answered all questions over all
Dr Hussein is very Caring
Good
No complaints
Dr. Hussain listens well and is very conscientious about treatments for the patient.
Good experience excellent
All went well. He took his time answering my concerns and asking me questions pertinent to the treatment, I'm very happy to have him as one of the clinicians taking care of me.
Dr Hussein is the first doctor I have seen who really cared about the pain I am in. He gave me hope I can get better.
He's a great Dr & you can tell how much he cares
Dr. Hussain is very pleasant and easy to talk with, while maintaining professionalism throughout the appointment. He listened to my questions and answered them with enough information that I understood his answer.
Good experience
Good communication
I really like Dr. Hussain. This was my first visit to his office. Since then I've had a steroid injection with great results!
Everything WAS VERY TIMELY.
My care provider showed concern for me. He made time in his schedule to see me for a more urgent condition. He explained this well and provided good care.
Charismatic, good bedside manner, explained everything thoroughly.
Dr. Nasir Hussain is an excellent provider who is friendly, competent & customer/patient focused. He's the best!!
Good
Concerned and caring.
All good
My care provider was very knowledgeable and tended to my needs as I expected
The doctor was thorough, explained my options, and had great "bedside manner." I was very comfortable for our first meeting.
Dr. Hussain did some excellent work on me to overcome viral encephalitis. I AM STILL MEDICALLY DISABLED from that herpes virus right temporal lobe encephalitis.
Dr. Hussain is very personable and expressive. He shares information well and obviously cares. His resident Dr. Rob was also very good- professional and caring. The procedure was extremely painful to the point where I cried again which I hate. Dr. Hussain had suggested a se diatribe last time but forgot to provide the script. No one reminded me I could wear a tank top or bra. Being sedated and clothed would definitely have helped.
Very good. Excellent.
Listened to and addressed my concerns
Listened. Compassionate with pain I had to endure.
Dr. Hussain is a great dr.
Dr. Hussain is a great listener. Very easy to talk to.
Excellent couldn't ask for better
Dr. Hussain showed concern for my comfort during my procedure.
Considerate, meticulous.
Truly wants to help rid my body if pain using safest measure.
Absolutely amazing.
Never letting me know what to expect after surgery.
Outstanding!
He ducked in the door for a minute to say sorry it was taking so long. MUCH APPRECIATED! He was great! Spent a long time with us explaining everything! Favorite doctor so far!
Very good.
Dr. Nasir Hussain is very compassionate, friendly, flexible, communicative & sincere.
Care peovider takes time to make approval decisions for me to get procedure done
Excellent, friendly reassuring.