Timothy Obarski, DO
Physician, Associate Professor
Cardiovascular Disease
Make an appointment
614-293-7677
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Coronary Care Units
- Primary Prevention
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Nuclear Medicine
Locations
- Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
Timothy Obarski, DO, FACC, FACP, is a cardiologist and an assistant professor of clinical internal medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Dr. Obarski earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He went on to complete his residency and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Obarski received multiple awards while in school including the Chief Cardiology Fellow Award, Clinical Research Fellow Award and Intern of the Year.
Dr. Obarski is involved with the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians as a Fellow and serving on numerous professional committees. He is a founding member and past president of the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echo Labs, and on the board of directors of the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
Dr. Obarski is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Obarski’s clinical interests include transesophageal echocardiography, mitral valve dysfunction, pericardial disease and nuclear cardiology.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2019
Conditions and expertise
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Coronary Care Units
- Echocardiography
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Internal Medicine
- Nuclear Medicine
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Primary Prevention
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Cardiovascular Disease
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, United States
7/1/1987 - 6/30/1990 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, United States
7/1/1984 - 6/30/1987 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- St. James Osteopathic Hospital, Olympia Fields, IL, United States
7/1/1983 - 6/30/1984 - Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
- Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL
9/4/1979 - 5/31/1983
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
12/20/2025 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
11/8/1989 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
9/16/1987
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.
125 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
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 11/3/2025, Dr. Obarski has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
All good
Dr. Timothy is the BEST! He is knowledgeable, personable, trustworthy and the consummate professional.
Considerite, professional, knowledgeable and caring.
Dr. O is kind, compassionate, and competent. He looks at me I terms of my overall life experiencenot just as a heart patient with symptoms x,y,and z.
Dr Timothy Obarski, DO Is one of my favorite doctors. He takes so much time to listen and address my concerns.
Excellent and high level of Trust
Excellent physician
I think Dr. Obarsky is definitely an asset to Ohio state. One of the finest doctors I have ever had.
Love for Dr Obarski He is a doc star!
Always gives me a lot of time to talk about life and family.
Very knowledgeable and ask questions about any symptoms. He listened to my questions and concerns.
Dr Obarski engaged with me and was friendly and personable
Dr.O'Barski takes real interest in what you have to say. He also wants you to know he can be reached quickly through My Chart.
Great doctor
Very good
Very good
Explains things well. Very good "bedside manner".
He always listens and remembered something important that we had discussed a year ago.
Very professional and listened to my concerns and ordered tests to verify the concerns I had and also changed some of my prescriptions to help with my concerns. He is very caring and I trust his expertise. I would recommend him to anyone that needs a heart specialist.
Both physician & his resident? Were exceptional at interviewing. Both well informed, courteous, listened well.
He is an excellent cardiologist, always listens, patient and explins things,
I have all respect. No complaints.
Dr. Obarski is the best! He takes time to listen to my concerns and answers me in a way that is easy to understand.
Excellent advice
Dr Obarski always reviews my medical records before seeing me to see If my other conditions Impact the treatment/medication he prescribes.
All good.
He provides excellent care. I drive almost 3 hours to see him.
This was my annual appointment with Dr Obarsk. He is down to earth and easy to relate my concerns to.
Excellent
Alway good and helps me understand things and always asks about how I feel.
Friendly, welcoming, caring, professional and prepared.
Very personable, set me at ease. Very caring.
He gave me excellent advice regarding my heart issue.
If I pick up phone and call I can usually talk with some one and they are very helpful
Always spends a great deal of time talking about my life, not just my health.
Always very thorough with questions and the assessment. Outlines a plan of care so that both of us have a clear understanding of what will happen. Follow up call or messages related to any labs or procedures and reinforces plan for the office follow up appointment. Have complete confidence in the care he provides to me.
My cardiologist spent much time with me. Went through my conditions and medicines. I'm very satisfied with him.
Dr. Obarski is great he listens and explains things thoroughly. I put my trust in him to guide my cardiac health.
Dr Obarski has been my cardiologist for more than 15 years. He has great knowledge of my medical condition. I trust his expertise completely.
Knows my history well. Very sincere and personable. Very interested in my well being.
Very receptive what I wanted to say and took time and answered all my questions.
I've been seeing Dr. O'barski for 17 years. He seems to like me personally and takes good care of me since my heart attack by changing meds when needed and ordering tests.
Excellent doctor! I always enjoy my visits with him and he listens carefully and offers sound advice and genuinely cares
Dr. Obasrski is very thorough. We discussed in detail my medicines, Sotalol in particular and alternatives. We decided to continue on with Stall for the time being and discuss again on the next visit.