Brad Rovin

Brad Rovin, MD

  • Nephrology
  • Physician What's this? A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.

Appointments: (614) 293-4837

Insurances We Accept

4.9 out of 5

70 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

11 Patient Comments

About Me

As a nephrologist, I specialize in autoimmune kidney disease. More specifically, I focus on how the immune system interacts with the kidney and causes renal inflammation and injury. My work includes both patient care and research, which together improve the way care is provided.

I provide cutting edge care to my patients who suffer from difficult and complex diseases mediated by the immune system. I’m able to effectively combine patient care with kidney pathology and experimental therapeutics. And, with the addition of our new glomerular diseases fellowship, I’ll be able to teach young people to continue our work into the future.

At The Ohio State University, I see many cases of pathology, which helps me learn all the various ways the immune system can attack the kidneys. With such a large network here at Ohio State, we have access to many resources to help improve our understanding and treatments of different diseases.

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time outdoors and attending Ohio State football games. I also have a great passion for fly-fishing, and I plan to fish in every country to which I am invited to lecture.

Highlights

  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2015
  • Lee A. Hebert Distinguished Professor of Nephrology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, since 2014
  • Donald V. Unverferth Award for Scholarly Excellence and Mentoring in Medical Research, 2012
  • “America’s Best Doctors” in Nephrology and Glomerular Diseases, since 2005
  • Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2015–2018

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
  • Lupus Nephritis
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System
  • Vasculitis
  • Kidney Diseases
  • Kidney Diseases, Cystic
  • Pyelonephritis

Locations Where I Practice

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Education and Training

Residency

Internal Medicine
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
7/1/1983 - 7/1/1986

Fellowship

Nephrology
Washington University Hospital
7/1/1986 - 6/30/1988

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My Background

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
9/10/1986

American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Nephrology)
11/1/1988

My Department

Internal Medicine

My Division

Nephrology

Reviews

70 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Clearly 4.9
  • Listens Carefully 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions 5
  • Knows My Medical History 4.9
  • Shows Respect 5
  • Time Spent Together 5

11 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2018

Very knowledgeable and showed that they wanted to get to root of my health issue so that I could get the best care and advice on how to handle my health concerns.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2018

He listens to what I say and reacts accordingly. He scheduled another test based on my question and the nurse called today (1 week later) with a day based on the test results. Great serviced!

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2018

Dr. Rovin is one of the best physician I have seen.

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2018

Excellent!

Reviewed on May 18, 2018

Always good experience with Dr. Rovin.

Reviewed on May 04, 2018

Very good.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2018

excellent

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2018

Dr. Rovin & Dr. Jessicare are the best care provider I ever have.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2018

Very good team - doctor and fellow completed a thorough history.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2017

I like Dr Brad Rovin as a doctor he always listens and answers all my questions always seems very concerned about my health.

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Consulting and Related Relationships

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As of 03/26/2018, Dr. Rovin has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office at 614-293-8000.

  • Alexion Pharmaceuticals
  • Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Biogen Idec
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • EMD Serono, Inc.
  • Genzyme Corporation
  • Gilead Sciences, Inc.
  • Mallinckrodt PLC
  • Pfizer, Inc.
  • Complexa
  • Pharmalink AB
  • BioMarin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Ra Pharmaceuticals
  • Rigel Pharmaceuticals
  • Trinity Partners