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 the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2017–2019

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Lip Cancers
  • Laryngeal Cancers
  • Oropharyngeal Cancers
  • Mouth Cancers
  • Nose Diseases
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases
  • Skull Base Tumors
  • Rhinitis
  • Sinusitis
  • Nasal Obstruction
  • Nasal Polyps
  • Nosebleed
  • Nose Deformities, Acquired
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
  • Frontal Sinusitis
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Maxillary Diseases
  • Meningocele
  • Mucocele
  • Nasal Septal Perforation
  • Nasal Surgical Procedures
  • Nose Cancers
  • Otolaryngology
  • Palatal Cancers
  • Papilloma, Inverted
  • Pituitary Diseases
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
  • Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
  • Rhinitis, Atrophic
  • Rhinitis, Vasomotor
  • Rhinoscleroma
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures

Locations Where I Practice

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Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, OH
MD
8/17/1998 - 6/7/2002

Internship

Mount Carmel Health System, 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 Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA

7/1/2007 - 6/30/2009

Board Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology
6/1/2008

Academic Information

My Department

Otolaryngology

More About My Work

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.

514 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Clearly
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.7 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Nov 19, 2020

    Highly qualified/courteous/professional.

  • Reviewed on Nov 13, 2020

    He has a very good knowledge of my problem and the best way to fix it.

  • Reviewed on Nov 05, 2020

    I have been very pleased with the service/care Dr. Otto has provided. I'm still in the healing process but have been pleasantly surprised with the outcome and lack of bruising or pain after the surgery.

  • Reviewed on Oct 27, 2020

    He was awesome. I probably didn't schedule with the right person, but he was very respectful of my concerns and answered all my questions.

  • Reviewed on Oct 26, 2020

    Got to the point, laid out options well with little pressure.

  • Reviewed on Oct 22, 2020

    all very good

  • Reviewed on Oct 17, 2020

    Doctor is the best - feel lucky to have him as my ENT. He offered clear options for a chronic condition including a new option and explained how I could access that option since it requires me to use another office in the same building.

  • Reviewed on Oct 17, 2020

    none - Dr Otto and his care team are great!

  • Reviewed on Oct 13, 2020

    friendly and understanding of my health problems that I was seeing him for

  • Reviewed on Oct 05, 2020

    Very friendly, easy to talk with, very direct - which I appreciate

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Consulting and Related Relationships

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As of 11/01/2020, Dr. Otto 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.

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