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 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
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL
MD
9/1/1979 - 6/10/1983
Residency
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
7/1/1983 - 7/1/1986
Fellowship
Washington University Hospital, 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.
89 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 11/21/2019, 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.
- AstraZeneca
- Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- ChemoCentryx, Inc.
- EMD Serono, Inc.
- MedImmune, Inc.
- Novartis
- Pfizer, Inc.
- retrophin
- Genentech
- Lupus Foundation of America
- MorphoSys
- Janssen Research
- Admirx
- Calliditas
- Chugai Pharma
- Human Genome Sciences Inc., A GSK Company
- Omeros
Dr. Rovin is excellent!! Dr. Rovin is easy to understand and explains situations very well.
Absolutely love Dr. Rovin and his entire. They are all very helpful and courteous. Would recommend to anybody.
I think he is the best in the business.
Very concern, friendly, washed hands, listen what I had to stay answered my question.
All good.
Good!
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.