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
- Leukomalacia, Periventricular
- Sneddon Syndrome
- Vascular Headaches
- Dementia, Vascular
- Basal Ganglia Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases
- Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Intracranial Hemorrhages
Locations Where I Practice
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
543 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
2050 Kenny Road
Pavilion 3rd Floor Suite 3100 Columbus, OH 43221
543 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
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 Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Subspecialty: Neurology)
11/30/1985
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Subspecialty: Vascular Neurology)
5/9/2005
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.
106 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.7 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.7 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.5 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 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 11/01/2020, Dr. Slivka has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
The best ever!
Explained fairly well. Able to include family on phone to listen to test results.
He was very educated.
excellent
Dr. Slivka listens & explains every question. Best dr. I've went to in a long time!
Dr. Slivka has followed since my basilar artery stroke on 2005 and I have complete confidence in his care.
All positive. He is a great doctor, listens, communicates well and doesn't talk down to me. He seems genuinely concerned with me as his patient and goes the extra mile to make sure he answers all of my questions and addresses all of my concerns. One of the best docs I have seen in my 79 years.
Very professional.
Good.
He was not in there very long. But he was pleasant and knew what he was doing.