About Me
I practice in otolaryngology, which focuses on ear, nose and throat health. I specialize in rhinology, an area of medicine emphasizing the nose and sinus conditions. My specialties include sinus surgery and endoscopic skull base surgery.
My goal is to deliver therapy that is tailored to each individual patient. I believe in engaging each patient to achieve this goal. I seek to first identify an accurate diagnosis and then recommend the best form of therapy for that patient.
I enjoy the people I work with at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I appreciate the positive atmosphere and dedication to excellent patient care. These are qualities that are exhibited at all times at Ohio State.
When I'm not on the job I take time to relax with my family, attend Ohio State football games and enjoy the outdoors. I also really enjoy playing the guitar.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019
- Outstanding Achievement in Patient Service Award, two-time recipient
- Director of Rhinology in the Department of Otolaryngology
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Oropharyngeal Cancers
- Mouth Cancers
- Lip Cancers
- Frontal Sinus
- Laryngeal Cancers
- Nasal Septum
- Nose Diseases
- Paranasal Sinus Diseases
- Skull Base Tumors
- Rhinitis
- Sinusitis
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nasal Polyps
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Maxillary Diseases
- Nasal Surgical Procedures
- Nose Cancers
- Otolaryngology
- Pituitary Diseases
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
Locations Where I Practice
6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016
614-814-7777
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
in Outpatient Care Dublin
6700 University Boulevard
2nd Floor, Suite 2C
Dublin, OH 43016
614-366-3687
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
4th Floor Suite 4000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-366-3687
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH
8/17/1998 - 6/7/2002
Internship
Mount Carmel Medical Center of Columbus, Columbus, OH
7/1/2002 - 6/30/2003
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2003 - 6/30/2007
Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2009
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
6/1/2008
Academic Information
My Department
Otolaryngology
My Division
Otolaryngology
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.
303 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 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
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 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 09/30/2024, Dr. Otto has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
I was shocked by the way the doctor spoke to me and how he failed to address any of my concerns. Instead, he transferred me to another doctor, which felt like a waste of my time and money.
The resident doctor spent very quality and professional time with me asking questions and checking me out. Professional and thorough.
Took the time to answer my questions
The appointment seemed very rushed and he didn't seem super interested in what was happening to me, felt like he was talking at me vs with me
Dr Otto was very kind and helped me determine the next steps needed for my health issues.
Dr. Otto is one of the most thorough physicians I have ever seen. He is kind, easy to understand and honest. I feel lucky to have been able to see him.
Helpful. Nice. He's cool.
He explained the issue clearly and recommended and plan of care with which I agreed.
Dr Otto is the best.
Did not know I did not take antibiotics but talked as if I did
Thorough exam and gave me some new information on the chronic condition I've been dealing with.
Listened carefully, and admitted that he probably did not have a solution!!
Dr. Kim, Dr. Otto and their staff has gone well above the standards I expected helping with my post surgery discomfort and pain. Great job!!
I had not seen Dr. Otto for a number of years. He knew my history from 2011 and found his notes and my images, etc. He gave me great advice on several problems, scheduled me for further testing, and responses quickly to my chart messages. He is delightful to talk to both professional and easy to talk to. One of the best doctors I have every interfaced with.
Dr. Otto was great. Spent a lot of time with me and discovered something others had missed.
Good experience with no concerns.
Caring
Dr. Otto, his residents and his staff are the absolute best... They're always thorough, attentive to detail and comprehensive in their care for every visit.
Very nice
Reviewed my situation and gave a sound course of action. Very pleased with visit.
Everyone was helpful and professional
Very good
Very professional yet friendly approach to exam
Dr. Otto was swift, friendly and explained things very well
It's always great when you hear there is no current problem.
Wonderful
Dr. Otto is conscientious and thorough.
He was very nice
Excellent job!
Very courteous and listened and explained everything
Very knowledgable and caring
Dr. Otto and his resident Peter; provided excellent care. They explained why I was experiencing my symptoms and what procedures I would need to correct my issues. Both were professional but also caring and friendly.
Absolutely one of the best
He was very kind and professional with me, he gave me options for my health problem.
All good
Dr Otto explainedThings very well. His personal phone call to deliver test results was appreciated.
Very knowledgeable about issues I was having
Dr Otto is always concerned about my overall health. He then provides the best treatment for sinuses. Keeping in mind the rest of my medical issues.
Dr.Otto made me very comfortable from day one. I never once was scared before or after he operated. I have told everyone I know that if the need a Doctor he is the one.
The doctor and his staff went above and beyond to help me save time to travel up there for another procedure following the surgery.
I wouldn't go anywhere else dr.otto could not have been nicer or more easy to understand at explaining and answering my questions
Dr. Otto is really great.
I felt like he listened to what was going on and explained everything to me very well. Things were gone over throughly to come up with a plan of action that best suits my situation moving forward.
I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Otto
Dr.Otto is a very knowledgable and personable physician!
Dr. Otto was understandably questioning why I had been referred by Dr. Kim. I explained my history with sinus issues and what my PCP's MRI had shown and what my PCP suggested. Dr Otto explained that I may not gain any relief from sinus pain but agreed that fixing my deviated septum and "cleaning out my sinuses" would be a good thing.
Everything was good
Visit was short and he answered all my questions and he removed stunt from tear duct.
Dr. Otto worked with me for months trying to prevent another surgery, I did have to have another surgery but Dr. Otto explained everything and always took time to answer questions.
Excellent
Timely
Informative, caring, and thorough
Dr. Otto is great, listens to what I have to say, knows what he is doing, minimizes discomfort. 10/10 would recommend.
Excellent care.
He very professional and nice provider. I felt like my voice was heard and listen to
He was very friendly and professional.
Everything was good.
Nothing really has taken place. CT Scan ordered. Dr pretty quickly seemed to decide that I didn't have a sinus problem, although I have drainage, blowing and coughing every day. It seemed as though he didn't believe the symptoms that I described.
Dr. Otto is such a blessing. Such an amazing doctor and so very knowledgeable!
Dr Otto is awesome! He is knowledgeable but doesn't explain things in complicated medical terms that the average person can't follow. He is thorough, listens to concerns, answers questions, never makes you feel rushed and overall leaves you feeling like you're in the best hands possible.
The provider did not listen to me first but took my story and info from the intern before he came in. When the Dr arrived he was dismissive of my questions and was unable to explain terms or his opinion on my care in a way I could easily understand. I left with many more questions than answers and was told repeatedly to "check MyChart" for conditions and medication he was talking about instead of explaining it. I was extremely disappointed, especially after waiting for 6 weeks for an appointment for a condition I'd been dealing with for 3.5 months. He was unsympathetic and dismissive.
All good
No problems what so ever.
Dr . Otto was very patient and showed a true concern and compassion for my condition. He makes me feel very confident in his diagnosis.
Dr Otto is superb. He listens well and makes me feel like a respected patient as opposed to only a case.
Good experience
The best doctor I've ever seen, very caring and helpful.
Dr. Otto is always very professional, conscientious, and thorough in his exam methodology. Has achieved outstanding results on my behalf as a result . . . Including this office visit.
I just think Dr Otto is a gem
Very knowledgeable, my husband was really impressed by him
He listened well and addressed my concerns in language I understood. He developed a good plan of action for finding the reason for and addressing the issues with my health problems.
Excellent. Very up on my overall health and proactive on care.
Excellent Doctor
This was my 1st visit with Dr Otto. He was very kind and explained everything about my visit.
Great job
Good
He was polite, friendly, knowledgeable, professional, caring and down to earth.
Good
Visiting with Dr. Otto is next level. He is fantastic.
Dr Otto should be cloned as an example for other doctors; welcoming, prepared, thorough, great sense of humor, relaxed and makes me feel important to him and doesn't take himself so seriously; very good explanatory teacher with patient options presented and opinions valued; good listener and professional problem solving with honest and open mind
Dr. Otto's passion for his work & for positive results on his patient's behalf is exemplified by his willingness to explain what he is looking for & share what he finds during the exam. Moreover, his ability to integrate his observations & responses to questions with concurrent pointers to his resident is a tribute to his teaching skills & leadership. Very fortunate to be in his care.
Absolutely the best there is.
My visit was great
Dr. Otto was very friendly , caring and professional!
Dr. Otto is great. I trust him completely. I have been his patient for 2.5 years.
The doctor took all the time I needed to explain my concerns and understand his explanations.
He was awesome! Took the time to listen and really figure out why I can't breathe.
Dr. Otto spoke too fast and talked about how he needed a grant to get the equipment to do the kind of surgery that might help me. The medical student did the examination of my nose. Dr. Otto stood clear across the room and suggested I begin a "Paleo diet" and some obscure kind of Gaviscon, because all these symptoms are from some sort of reflux and not the Effed Up septoplasty I had. FFS
Knowledge and very competent. Explains past and future care very well.
All good. Very very good.
He's great!
Professional, friendly, very knowledgeable.
He was excellent. Would recommend him.
I had excellent care from doctor. Great disposition. Made me very comfortable. Felt less anxious due to his knowledge & care. Would recommend.
Dr. Otto is my ENT surgeon and is beyond fantastic. He has consistently listened to my concerns, is incredibly knowledgeable and respectful and my surgery was successful. The follow up care he provided after my surgery was exceptional and included him advocating on my behalf for a post surgical medication that should help prevent my issue from returning which would require yet another surgery. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Otto! I would highly recommend him and his team to anyone having sinus issues. Life changing, positive experience.
He explained all the steps associated with my recovery process and why each step would be beneficial..
Very, very good!
Dr Otto listens and explains things very well
Friendly and very professional
Dr. Otto is great!!
Everyone was nice & VERY efficient.
Dr. Otto is the best! Always personable, caring and compassionate. Very knowledgeable!