About Me
As a primary care physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in LGBT-QI care and HIV care. I am a certified HIV specialist through the American Academy of HIV Medicine and provide treatment to those affected by HIV including antiretroviral therapy (ART) and PreExposure Prophylaxis for HIV (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV. I see patients for HIV and primary care at my Upper Arlington location, and provide HIV specialty care in the OSU Infectious Diseases Clinic at McCampbell Hall.
I have completed additional courses through the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and provide gender affirming care including gender affirming hormone therapy and hormone blocking therapies for my transgender/gender non-conforming patients.
My other clinical interests include preventative health care and chronic disease management. I enjoy working with patients to help them achieve their long term health goals by focusing on heathy lifestyle changes.
I am originally from Western New York, but moved to Ohio in 2001. I joined the faculty in the Department of General Internal Medicine here at Ohio State in 2016.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and playing sports including volleyball, hockey, baseball and tennis. I am also a college football fan – go Bucks!
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2019
- American Academy of HIV Medicine Specialist, as of 1/1/18
- Member, Alpha Omega Alpha honor society
- Chief internal medicine resident, Mount Carmel Health System
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- AIDS
- HIV
- Primary Care
- Internal Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- HIV Infections
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2920
1581 Dodd Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-8000
in McCampbell Outpatient Care
1581 Dodd Drive
4th Floor Suite 400 Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-4854
in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
1800 Zollinger Road
3rd Floor West Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2130
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
MD
8/3/2009 - 5/31/2013
Internship
University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
6/24/2013 - 6/30/2014
Residency
Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2016
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/18/2017
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
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.
173 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
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 09/30/2022, Dr. Pollak has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. P. is awesome. You can tell he sincerely cares for his patients. I always feel respected and am confident in the care I am receiving.
Dr. Pollak is tremendous, thorough, attentive, and always upbeat and positive.
All good.
Dr. Pollak is the most thoughtful and caring physician I have ever had in my 66 years on this earth.
I wish I had been his patient much earlier in my life! He is the very best of the best! I trust him with my life. His knowledge is the very best.
Always good and I'm always very comfortable
I saw a resident and the Dr. And both were very professiona;
He's amazing. Smart, compassionate, forward thinking.
Excellent doctor - always answers any questions I have.
Excellent. Very nice, friendly, showed that he cares about my health and explained very well how my meds work and how to take them.
Dr. Pollak is the best example of modern medicine practiced at an expert level his brain is sharp as a tack, and he listens compassionately as I would sometimes ramble on. And then he'll be mentioning a test from 15 years ago in my record from a different university - something I don't remember - and things will come together plus (plus) he never appears rushed - How is that even possible?
I have nothing to say that's bad! He's such an amazing internist! I so wish there were more like him!
Made sure I had privacy
Very good doctor, kind, attentive and respectful
Pleasant and very thorough. I liked how clearly he laid out next steps and how quickly (unexpectedly quickly) I received a phone call from another department to schedule me for an appointment he thought I needed. He also quickly sent me the results of my x-ray.
Dr Pollack was excellent
I was treated with excellend careas always
I like that way they treat me
Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Brandon Pollak is wonderful. I had the same doc for 30 years and she moved out of state. She referred me to Dr pollak and never could I imagine I'd have another doc I liked as much. He's wonderful.
Excellent, went through all of my needs, questions and future expectations to maintain excellent health
Always good.
Dr. Pollak is a very caring competent physician!! He frequently asks additional questions to ensure he has all the Information. He's the best!!!
Dr. Pollack is very welll versed, friendly, and listens to what you have to say. He answers all questions and actually takes time to explain if you don't understand something. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing care.
Super good. Thanks.
Dr. Pollak is an excellent physician. He listens to me and discusses my treatment plan. He is kind and understanding.
The Doctor is one of the most thorough and highly intelligent doctor that I have had in my past years.
He is the best - Absolute best care I have ever received!
Dr. Pollak is incredible! He consistently shows such a high level of care and attention to detail and spent so much time with me to discuss all my health concerns. Dr. Pollak is by far the best PCP I have ever had.
It was a great experience as always
Dr. Brandon Pollack ALWAYS listens to any questions i have & answers each question with suggestions to solve all my issues!
Dr. Pollak is a great doctor! He is respectful, caring and listens to concerns & questions!
Excellent
Wonderful.
My experience is always handled well and taken care of
Very good
Dr. Pollak is always very diligent in addressing any concerns, following up on past concerns, and describing beset courses of treatment.
Dr Pollak knows me well, has a good grasp on my medical history and works well with my other specialists
Excellent.
Very polite and helpful
Spends more time on the computer than on the patient. Very impersonal, acts as though the patient is a "thing" rather than a human. Very arrogant. Acts "self-important."
He listened and gave very good advice. I'm pleased with my appt. And he followed up after appt.
Dr Pollock is always informative and knowledgeable with his practice
Dr. Pollak is the best doctor I've ever dealt with! I just wish he could take on new patients as I'd recommend him to everyone I know!
Is good
Always excellent care.
Dr. Pollak is an excellent doctor. Listens to me! He's clinically an expert. We discuss any changes to my treatment. I feel that he really cares!
I really feel comfortable that Dr. Brandon Pollack is very thorough and takes him time with you and does ask, "is there anything else we need to go over" ! He really covers all the bases !
I am very satisfied with Dr. Pollak and trust him implicitly!
Dr Pollak is the most caring doctor that I've ever had. He continues to be extremely concerned about my health and does everything to make sure that I'm in the best shape possible. He's absolutely the best.
My care provider is usually very busy, but thus time, in our first face-to-face meeting, the doctor had all the time in the world for me and discussed and helped me with issues which were most important and I hadn't thought to ask about.
Very good care provider.
He is an exceptional doctor, and has provided the best care I have ever received.
Dr Pollak gives great service and really listens to me. He never makes me feel rushed.
good
Excellent communication, described testing results, and reasons to repeat certain tests.
I mean he's 5 tier doctor for trans. patients.
I had never met this provider but he was amazing. I felt very comfortable and well taken care of even though it was not my normal provider.