Brian Carlisle

Brian Carlisle, MD

  • Palliative Medicine - Internal Medicine
  • Physician

Associate Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-2957

About Me

I am a board-certified Family Medicine physician specializing in palliative medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I focus on improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses by managing symptoms and providing emotional and spiritual support.

I am also board certified in Geriatric Medicine and feel passionate about caring for older adults. Part of my lifelong career focus has been helping older adults choose wisely regarding important health care decisions.

My past experience includes nursing home medical director, hospice medical director, inpatient palliative medicine medical director, outpatient comprehensive geriatric consultation, inpatient geriatric consultations, and providing inpatient hospice care. I currently run the CARDS palliative outpatient clinic at the Ross Heart Hospital caring for patients with heart failure, heart transplant, LVADs, and other serious cardiac issues.

My patients and their families can rely on me for compassionate, holistic care and honest communication. I work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives care that aligns with their values and goals. I grew up in Medina, OH and am dedicated to bringing excellent care across our great state to patients from both big and small towns.

In addition to my clinical work, I serve as an associate clinical professor of Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, where I am dedicated to teaching and mentoring future physicians.

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Palliative Care

Locations Where I Practice

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
7/1/2004 - 6/1/2009

Residency

Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2012

Fellowship

Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013

Fellowship

University of South Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine
6/23/2012

American Board of Family Medicine/Geriatric Medicine
10/3/2013

American Board of Family Medicine/Hospice-Palliative
11/7/2016

Academic Information

My Department

Internal Medicine

My Division

Palliative Medicine

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.

37 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.8 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 Oct 05, 2025

    This was the first visit to this office and initial meeting with Dr. Carlisle, and he was instantly a reassuring and helpful source of a new strategy for dealing with the quality of life issues that I am hoping to have as I face the prospects of living with cancer. This was uplifting and hopeful, and his understanding of me and how to ease this passage I face was positive and very much designed with my life exactly, which was very reassuring and even joyful. I am very grateful to be under his care and support.

  • Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

    Dr. Carlisle is one of my favorite doctors of all time. He's tentative, caring and genuinely a good listener. Would definitely recommend him to anyone.

  • Reviewed on Sep 02, 2025

    Dr Carlisle has always been concerned about my health and pain management and has taken appropriate action to help me feel better and get better. I am so happy to have him as one of my caring doctors.

  • Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

    Dr. Carlisle was very attentive and helpful. My daughter from out of state accompanied me on this visit and asked questions to Dr. Carlisle, which he answered in full. We had a very informative visit.

  • Reviewed on Jun 09, 2025

    This provider explained everything so my wife & I felt comfortable and understood the process.

  • Reviewed on May 11, 2025

    Dr. Carlyle and the staff treated me with respect, compassion and care at all times.

  • Reviewed on Feb 02, 2025

    Dr Carlisle has always been professional, caring and very concerning about my health.

  • Reviewed on Feb 01, 2025

    He was absolutely amazing

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. Carlisle has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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