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, 2018
- 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 Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL
MD
9/1/1979 - 6/10/1983
Residency
Barnes-Jewish Hospital / Washington University, St. Louis, MO
7/1/1983 - 7/1/1986
Fellowship
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
7/1/1986 - 6/30/1988
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
9/10/1986
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Nephrology)
11/1/1988
Academic Information
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.
53 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 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
4.9 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 10/25/2021, 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.
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals
- AstraZeneca
- Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- ChemoCentryx, Inc.
- Novartis
- Genentech
- Lupus Foundation of America
- MorphoSys
- Janssen Research
- Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
- Calliditas
- Human Genome Sciences Inc., A GSK Company
- Omeros
- Biogen
- LuCIN
- Kezar Life Sciences
- BioCryst
- Galapagos
- Principia
- Travere
Love Dr. Rovin he has help me with my kidney disease and all my problems.
Dr. Rovin is an excellent doctor. He is very thorough and explains my condition and options to me in detail. Dr. Rovin worked with me to balance the needs of his care for my kidneys with care I am receiving from other doctors for heart conditions.I feel very fortunate to have found Dr. Rovin and be under his care.
Dr. Rovin is very helpful & his staff very professional.
Very good.
Dr. was very friendly and explained my questions thoroughly.
Excellent!
All good experiences.
Kind, made sure he had all information and explained things clearly.
My care provider was a good listener. He explained my condition well and was a great problem solver.
In depth interest taken in my medical history
I was very please with Dr. Rovin.
Dr. Rovin is a very knowledgeable & dedicated physician. He is a valuable asset to the OSU nephrology clinic.
Dr. Rovin is always very knowledgeable and thorough. My case is unique and he takes great interest in it; always shaving and explaining the most up-to-date information on it to me. I'm lucky to have him.
Dr. Rovin is excellent!
Very good experience with care provider. Talked with both myself and my wife freely about our concerns and didn't rush the visit.
Dr. Rovin is the best. He really listens.
Very professional and caring
Excellent, professional, kind courteous & caring.
He was engaged and asked a lot of questions regarding my condition. He took the time to explain plan of treatment and follow up care. Also, what types of exams he wanted to do.