Robert Pema, DO
Physician
Otolaryngology
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Vestibular Neuronitis
- Tongue Diseases
- Vertigo
- Tinnitus
- Thyroid Nodule
Locations
- Ear, Nose and Throat in Outpatient Care East
Academic information
Department: Otolaryngology
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
As an otolaryngologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in sinus surgery, sleep apnea, thyroid surgery and pediatrics. I have a special interest in sinus issues and implants for seizure disorders, as well as treating children for tonsil issues and ear tubes.
I believe using a holistic approach to patient care, and not just simply treating a patient’s symptoms. I think it’s important to listen to each patient’s concerns and work with him or her to resolve any issues.
I love my job and enjoy working with my patients to help improve their quality of life. The Ohio State University’s Department of Otolaryngology is ranked as one of the best in the nation, and our physicians work together to give patients the best care and medical therapy. I am very happy to have found my purpose as an ENT physician.
In my free time I enjoy running, playing tennis and spending as much time as possible with my wife and four children.
Highlights
- Presidential Achievement Award, two-time winner
- Residency director, Doctors Hospital's Otolaryngology program, 1996 - 2013
- Chairman, RPAC of CORE Ohio, a committee to expand educational opportunities for all osteopathic ENT residents in Ohio
Conditions and expertise
- Airway Obstruction
- Audiology
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Eardrum Perforation
- ENT Diseases
- Eustachian Tube
- Facial Injuries
- Goiter
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Hoarseness
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Labyrinthitis
- Meniere Disease
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nosebleed
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media
- Otolaryngology
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea Syndromes
- Sleep Disorders
- Snoring
- Thyroid Nodule
- Tinnitus
- Tongue Diseases
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Neuronitis
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Otolaryngology
- OhioHealth - Doctors Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1990 - 7/31/1995 - Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
- Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH, United States
1/1/1986 - 1/1/1990
Certification
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American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery
4/30/1996
Ratings and 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.
564 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Robert Pema has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Would not allow me to describe my still existing symptoms, cut me off constantly, did not listen well enough to even get summary of visit correct and did not tell me how to move forward with tinnitus, head pressure and constant headaches, did not refer my to anyone to get answers/help. First doctor I've ever experienced this level of unacceptable behavior. Basically shoved me out the door.
Excellent
I love that he has a sense of humor.
Dr Pema listened and answered my questions.
Excellent, been seeing Dr. Pema for many and he is an excellent doctor.
Excellent
He was an excellent listener, very patient, thorough, and was clear when discussing my condition as well as treatment.
Very nice and listen to my problems
Very good
Excellent experience, highly recommend.
The way he treated me was compassionate, gentle, respectful, completely understanding and intelligent.
Dr. Pema is always friendly and talkative. Ask questions about what's going on with situation and checks everything out and takes care of the problem.
Quick to offer solutions. Perhaps a bit too quick.
He was good at listening to me whine
Listened and understood