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
- HIV
- AIDS
- 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
1581 Dodd Drive
4th Floor Suite 400 Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-4854
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
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.
169 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 10/25/2021, Dr. Pollak has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
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.
always good
Dr. Pollack was very good in assessing my situation and reviewing details on my chart with me.
Friendly
Dr. Pollak always answers my questions with clarity. He's also patient and kind and provides ample time to address my concerns. He shows concern with all my health issues and provides handouts that have been of help.
Dr.Pollak was very professional, very thorough, and attentive. He answered my questions, made recommendations, and discussed my options for my approaching enrollment into Medicare.
Dr. Pollak is always very knowledgeable & explains all things well. He always listens well & addresses any questions I have. I have & would recommend him!!
All good.
great doctor, has great empathy for his patients and the communities he serves
Dr Pollak discussed my care, listened to my concerns and together we made plans and decisions.
I think Dr. Pollak is a fine doctor. I think he is very knowledgeable. He listened to my questions and concerns. I will probably never get use to a doctor standing there typing into the computer for most of the visit. It is not his fault, I forget that I was with Dr Para for between 10-15 years. Dr. Pollak is a very good doctor. I am thankful to have him as my doctor.
Dr. Pollak is the best provider I have ever had, he listens to me, doesn't rush, asks pertinent questions, always follows up, and is excellent regarding communicating with me through MYCHART.
Dr. Pollak is great.
Very good experiences regarding my care provider.
The problem was not going to be solved by upping my meds and he also respected that.
Fine doctor.
All v. good experiences & explanations.
I am very happy with Dr. Pollak. Very thorough review of medical history and treatments. He even followed up with a phone call to me about an issue he was working on for me. Very caring. Very professional. Very thorough. I feel fortunate to have him as my primary care physician.
Dr Pollack is a caring, listening, very communicative provider
Also great, have been seeing him for years so he must be doing something right!