About Me
As a cardiologist who specializes in pulmonary hypertension, I’m committed to making sure our treatment plans focus on each patient’s unique needs and goals.
Pulmonary hypertension is a complex disease with a variety of causes in which the pressures in the arteries of the lungs are higher than normal. These high pressures can cause patients to feel short of breath and, in some cases, cause the right side of the heart to weaken.
I’m dedicated to increasing the awareness of the need to screen patients for this condition, and I believe that each patient with possible pulmonary hypertension should receive a thoughtful evaluation by a caring, experienced specialist.
Over the course of my 18 years as a doctor and researcher focused on pulmonary hypertension, I’ve studied the use of exercise testing to improve our ability to find this condition, and I’ve worked to identify the causes of some forms of pulmonary hypertension to help uncover new treatment options.
As the director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I have the honor of bringing together talented health care providers and researchers from many different backgrounds with one common goal: improving the lives of people with pulmonary hypertension.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy watching my son play hockey.
Highlights
- Awarded a National Institutes of Health Career Development Award to study the use of exercise in the early diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with scleroderma
- Assembled a multidisciplinary team to care for patients with pulmonary hypertension as a result of chronic pulmonary emboli
- Identified altered purinergic signaling as a contributor to the development of pulmonary hypertension
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Exercise
- Thromboembolism
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Hypertension, Pulmonary
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
452 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-8000
in Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
452 W. 10th Ave.
1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-7677
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
5th Floor, Suite 5B
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-7677
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
9/3/1998 - 5/13/2003
Internship
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
6/29/2003 - 6/30/2004
Residency
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2006
Residency
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2007
Fellowship
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2009
Fellowship
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/2009 - 8/22/2011
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
11/2/2011
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Cardiovascular Medicine
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.
80 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
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. Visovatti has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
He's is the best, very intelligent, caring, provides the best health care possible. I'm lucky to be his patient.
All good
I appreciate the way Dr. Scott V., values me and listen. Easy to talk to, works with the patient.
Excellent took his time, well informed of my complicated medical history
He knew my history without having to refer to my record. Obviously, he had prepared for my appointment thus saving us both time and making me feel I was more than just an unidentifiable patient.
Always one call away, always willing to tell a get any information you need !!!!!
Very good.
Peaceful when he enters the room, unhurried during my appointment, listens toy concerns and questions, explains what's going on with my heart.
I have met with 2 PCP, 4 ER a physicians, 2 hematologists but Dr. Visovatti was the most knowledgeable and actually explained my pulmonary embolism.
All good
Dr. Visovatti listened & explained. This was my 1st visit - I received excellent care & will continue to see him as my cardiologist. I would definitely refer him to my family & friends. He is awesome!
He asked me lots of questions to get to know mw and my condition
Very caring, took his time & explained thoroughly.
The best. Very happy with how I was talked to and treated. Wonderful provider!
Dr Visovatti did a great job interacting with me, describing what may be the cause of my problem, and scheduling a new test to help determine the cause of the problem. He was very professional, approachable, obviously knowledgeable, and interested in my overall health. My interaction with him was top-notch in every respect.
Good.
Excellent! I was nervous as I have to see a cardiologist annually due to my diagnosis. I had seen Dr.Benza in the past whom I really liked but was sent a letter saying he had left OSU, so was scheduled with Dr.Visovatti which made me nervous to have to switch doctors. However, from the minute Dr. Visovatti walked through the door I was very Impressed. I have to say he is the most kind, caring and compassionate physician I have ever seen. I pray he doesn't leave OSU as he is certainly an asset to your facility.
Provider was very knowledgeable
Professional
Excellent caring Service
All good!
Very good
This Dr. Knew all my previous medical info.So glad he is my Dr. Made me feel safe
None very helpful
Best doctor/visit I've ever had.
All good; with everything.
Explained my options very clearly.
Very professional, caring, friendly, listened to me and explained things to my satisfaction and understandable.
He listened to my concerns and answered my questions so that I could understand.
One of the nicest doctors I have ever met.
Dr. Visovatti is one of the best doctors that I see. He always has time to listen, answer questions. His memory is great and he makes you feel very relaxed, which is good because I have white coat syndrome, and I never experience that when I am seeing him.
Excellent
My provider was very attentive, cared about my health needs, listened to me, answered all my questions, and explain everything to me where I understood. I had a very positive experience with this provider.
Very good
Dr. Scott Visavotti is a true blessing in my life and medical care. He really listens and REMEMBERS, encourages, provides helpful information, and is pleasant to be around, considering that he is a Michigan graduate.
Very knowledgeable very helpful love working with her