About Me

I try to provide the best medical care possible to all my patients. I listen to patients and respond to their wishes and concerns in developing a treatment plan.

I specialize in stroke treatment. I became interested in stroke treatment as an intern when I mentored with a stroke neurologist. I’m also interested in the genetic and hereditary aspects of stroke.

I’m involved in a number of clinical trials that relate to stroke treatment and secondary prevention of stroke.

My favorite part about working at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the intellectual stimulation of my colleagues.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading and watching movies.
Highlights
  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014
  • Involved in genesis of stroke treatment in Columbus
  • Recipient of multiple teaching awards
  • Principal investigator on multiple pivotal clinical trials
  • Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2015–2019
  • Best Doctor in America, 2017

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Vasospasm, Intracranial
  • Carotid Artery Diseases
  • Brain Ischemia
  • Susac Syndrome
  • Vasculitis, Central Nervous System
  • MELAS Syndrome
  • Cerebrovascular Trauma
  • Intracranial Arterial Diseases
  • Vertebral Artery Dissection
  • Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Amnesia, Transient Global
  • Dementia, Vascular
  • Basal Ganglia Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases
  • Leukomalacia, Periventricular
  • Sneddon Syndrome
  • Vascular Headaches
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations
  • Stroke
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders
  • Intracranial Hemorrhages

Locations Where I Practice

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Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
MD
7/1/1977 - 6/30/1980

Internship

U. of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

6/1/1980 - 6/1/1981

Residency

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH

7/1/1981 - 6/30/1984

Fellowship

New York Hospital-Cornell Med Centr, New York, NY

7/1/1984 - 7/1/1987

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Subspecialty: Neurology)
11/30/1985

Academic Information

My Department

Neurology

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.

101 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.8 out of 5
  • Explains Things Clearly
    4.7 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.8 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.7 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.5 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.8 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.8 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Jun 05, 2021

    Physician is quite astute and provided excellent care.

  • Reviewed on May 25, 2021

    good

  • Reviewed on May 11, 2021

    informed and caring

  • Reviewed on May 03, 2021

    Good experience - knew Hx. Answered my questions.

  • Reviewed on May 02, 2021

    Answered all my questions

  • Reviewed on Apr 27, 2021

    All nurses were very polite.

  • Reviewed on Mar 31, 2021

    The best ever!

  • Reviewed on Mar 27, 2021

    Explained fairly well. Able to include family on phone to listen to test results.

  • Reviewed on Mar 16, 2021

    He was very educated.

  • Reviewed on Mar 10, 2021

    excellent

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Consulting and Related Relationships

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As of 11/01/2020, Dr. Slivka has reported no relationships with companies or entities.