About Me
As a hepatologist at Ohio State, I treat patients with abnormal liver tests, hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver and other liver diseases. I am honored to be part of this interesting field and help patients through a potentially stressful part of their lives. I strive to provide very thorough and attentive care with a focus on every patient's individual goals. Establishing a friendly, trusting relationship with my patients is extremely important.
My favorite part about working here at Ohio State is interacting with so many different people. I enjoy helping people to understand their condition and achieve better health.
When I’m not working, I like to spend time with my wife, family and friends. I enjoy running, cross country skiing, music and watching sports of all kinds.
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
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Organ Transplantation
- Transplantation
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Diseases
- Liver Cancers
- Hepatitis
- Liver Cirrhosis
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2920
181 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
614-257-3000
410 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-8000
in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-6255
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
8/13/2003 - 6/10/2007
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2008
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2011
Fellowship
University of WI Hospital & Clinics, Madison, WI
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2015
Fellowship
University of WI Hospital & Clinics, Madison, WI
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterolo
11/10/2015
American Board of Internal Medicine/Transplant Hep
11/2/2016
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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.
138 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
4.9 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 09/29/2023, Dr. Kelly has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
He was very nice and spent extra time with me and my husband.
Great,friendly and a great listener
Always pleasant and very thorough.He alleviated any concerns
Sean Kelly is THE BEST doctor I have ever had. He is very professional and yet very caring and interested in what I have to say. I am very thankful for him and OSU!! Keep up the good work!
Dr. Kelly is a great physician
Dr Kelly was fantastic. This was my first visit to a hepatologist, after a diagnosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis. Dr Kelwas friendly and caring. He Spent a good deal of time explaining the disease and what I should expect. I left the appointment with much more confidence due to his information.
Through, and easy to understand. Very pleasant.
Dr Kelly is like visiting an old friend who has become family. We love him!
Explains issues in detail
Sean Kelly is the best. It is difficult to schedule an appointment with him instead of a NP.
We discussed whether or not I was a good candidate for a new MASH therapy recently approved. Also discussed my risk factors and reasons for certain tests/monitoring to ensure early detection of potential issues so treatment can be implemented if needed quickly to address any risks
Good
Superior.
Helpful and informative
The absolute BEST! Dr.Kelly was extremely friendly, very knowledgeable about my medical history, explained everything thoroughly and listened to me. I felt very valued as a patient.
He really takes time to listen to me and explains things at my level of understanding
He is a very good doctor, extremely knowledgeable and always pleasant and caring!
Everything was fine
Dr Kelly always take time to either call me or send me mychart conversations regarding my questions or concerns.
Excellent experience as always very comfortable environment and made you feel great.
He read over my entire file before seeing me
Excellent care by Dr. Kelly. Takes the time to listen carefully and explain diagnosis and treatment plan. Caring and trustworthy.
Dr. Sean Kelly is a wonderful, caring, attentive physicianhe cares about my health & always responds to any concerns I have!
I can't say enough about how wonderful Dr Kelly is!
He is my transplant doctor I always listen to what he tells me
Very good
Always cheerful and polite comforting
Knowledgeable
Very good
Very concerned about my Health and with the past with my health and the future, and described a lot of things to me and explained things to me really well and was very friendly and easy-going
Doctors were all attentive and listened carefully to my concerns. They explained everything going on with me in a way I could understand.
Good
His excellent, always explains what's going on.
Super nice and shows concern
Special place in my heart , save my life getting me a new liver
Cares about the entire person, not just lab results. Easy to talk to. Listens.
Everything is fine
Very professional with a good amount of compassion
Dr Kelly is always above and beyond what I expect
Very good- I trust the care
Dr Kelly is awesome. Very personable. Very thorough. I can tell he truly cares about my well being. Great communication.
Friendly, comfortable to talk to, spent enough time with me, encouraging
Good
Warm and friendly knowledgeable and sincere dedication.
Dr Kelly is AMAZING! It was my 1st time seeing him, yet he had read my records THOROUGHLY & walked in the room with so much compassion & concern about my health issues this past year. He even asked if he could hug me & made me feel I was going to be OK!!! It's been an EXTREMELY DIFFICULT YEAR and still have a way to go but he put me TOTALLY AT EASE. He also ordered test to be ran IMMEDIATELY!!!! I wish he could be my Primary Care Provider!!! Words can't describe how awesome he is!
Ok
Very knowledgeable, very professional and courteous.
Obviously knew what he was doing
Was my first appointment with him but I can say that he is excellent doctor.I will see him again in a year.
He is a good man he talks about your problems your medication he cares about his patience
A simply WONDERFUL, COMMUNICATIVE, CARING, KNOWLEDGEABLE Doctor AND Human Being. ONE OF A KIND for sure!
Very helpful
Great knowledge and compassionate to my condition, options to treat condition.
Honest , friendly
Upbeat and optimistic about my health great sense of humor great for the patient doctor relationship
They are very nice and very good.
No problems - good care - competent professionals.
I can't tell you how much I enjoy Dr. Sean G Kelly! He is an excellent teacher. He has a great presence about himself. He is interested in my well being. I wish I could see him as my primary care doctor as well. All time favorite doctor ever.
Dr. Kelly is great, wish the medical field had more like him.
Very caring. Wants to know me as a person not just a patient #.
Can't wait to see him next year.
He is the best.
It was all good
Ohio State tries to be as thorough and complete & as quickly as possible.
Dr Kelly is extremely knowledgeable & dedicated
Pleasant and interested in how my condition is staying stable.
Loved Dr. Kelly taking his time to explain things to me
Dr. Kelly is a kind physician, outgoing & friendly. He takes time with me & listens.
Very pleasant
Very caring, very knowledgeable, easy to understand.
Dr. Sean Kelly is a wonderful, caring, and excellent provider.
Very good , he is a excellent professional!, knowledgeable, experienced and listening, a great specialist!!
Good but very busy.
He was an excellent communicator. Very knowledgeable and professional. I felt in extremely good hands.
Dr. Kelly is professional, he is very easy to talk to so I feel comfortable with and confident in his care.
Dr. Kelly has a great bedside manner. He is obviously very knowledgeable of his field. He listened carefully and answered my questions honestly and thoughtfully.
My doctor was incredibly good, perhaps the best I've ever had! He was in tune to my health needs before he walked into the room and had read my chart and understood my situation. He was compassionate and kind and explained that we would get through this situation together and that he would be there to help me through. I felt as though I had known him for years when I walked out the door, although I just met him for the first time.
Very understanding and respectful.
Detailed, spent time discussing my issues.
I have been a patient of Dr Kelly's for years for a serious condition. I have autoimmune hepatitis with resulting cirrhosis of the liver. In an earlier question I was asked if I call the office. Why would I do that? I communicate directly with Dr Kelly all year long on My Chart. I text him every time my medication changes as some may adversely affect my liver. He answers me most generally within hours. I couldn't ask for a better Dr/patient relationship. I hope he never leaves OSU.
I saw the provider for a second opinion. I was so impressed with Dr Kelly and the time and knowledge he spent with me. Went over my test and blood work and explained things so well offering even more information to my condition. Was so happy I drove 3 hours for this second opinion, walked away with peace of mind.
Dr.Kelly is phenomenal in caring for me.He listens to my questions and concerns and is super nice and friendly
Courteous, informative, empathetic
Nothing bad. He was right with me when I told him how scared I was, started to cry and he did also, always knows the information before I see him, always on top of things.
Was detailed on my condition and in the test results that where done prior to visit. Explained on level I could relate to.
Dr. Kelly is an excellent specialist!
This was my first visit with Dr. Kelly, and I was very pleased with my visit. I like Dr. Kelly and respect his knowledge. He kept me informed and explained things well. He will take good care of my health.