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,” 2015–2019
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
543 Taylor Avenue
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
MD
University of Illinois College of Medicine
6/10/1983
Washington University Hospital
6/30/1988
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
7/1/1986
Academic Information
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
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.
86 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
5 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
5 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
5 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
5 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 12/20/2018, Dr. Rovin has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
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Dr. Rovin always has all my pertinent medical history reviewed prior to my exam & is very thorough when reviewing my current medical condition. Although I get my lab results on My Chart, one of his staff also calls with the results.
Dr. Rovin is the best.
Excellent care.
Dr. Rovin is the best. Compassionate, knowledgeable, and funny. He is so easy to be around.
Dr. Rovin is the best.
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.
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!
Dr. Rovin is one of the best physician I have seen.
Excellent!