About Me
I believe that people should have their care personalized to fit their needs and situation.
I specialize in orthopaedic sports medicine surgery for active people. I enjoy helping people develop, maintain or return to an active lifestyle.
What I’m most proud of at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is our program that addresses anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury treatment, prevention and outcomes. Our research program has resulted in numerous research publications that have helped shape the care of ACL injuries across the country.
In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and climbing mountains. I have climbed mountains in Ecuador, Peru, Japan, Tanzania, Switzerland and across the U.S.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2015, 2017 and 2018
- Ohio State Department of Athletics Medical Director
- Professor, Department of Orthopedics
- Published in more than 100 medical journals
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “America's Top Doctors,” 2010–2019; "Regional Top Doctors," 2019
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Leg Injuries
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament
- Menisci, Tibial
- Knee Injuries
- Medial Collateral Ligament, Knee
- Athletic Injuries
Locations Where I Practice
2835 Fred Taylor Drive
Columbus, OH 43202
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
MD
9/1/1979 - 6/1/1983
Residency
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
7/1/1983 - 6/30/1985
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Cleveland, OH
8/1/1988 - 7/31/1989
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
7/12/1991
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Subspecialty: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine)
11/9/2007
Academic Information
My Department
Orthopaedics
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.
121 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
4.5 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.7 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. Kaeding 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.
- U.S. Council for Athletes' Health
- Arthrex
Always taken go care of.
Dr. Kaeding has provided me with excellent level of diagnostics and cure of my injured knee and fractured leg - follow-up care is excellent. I highly recommend Dr. Kaeding! He is THE BEST!!!
Very very good.
Excellent knowledge, listening, and care.
All experiences were great
Dr. Kaeding provided comprehensive information so I could make a well informed medical decision. Amber (Dr. Kaeding's) assistant was very proficient and prioritized my needs.
Simply the best!
Excellent care - expert provider.
Dr Kaesong is very personable. He listens to my problems, examines me, gives some idea of what is going on and orders MRI. He fixed my knee problem before and I know he will again.
Outstanding, truly concerned about me and my progress in healing.
The Doctor is extremely nice...understanding and helpful
Good.
Caring , gentle exam, knowledgeable , Empathetic
Just wonderful Dr.s and support staff.
Couldn't be better!
Dr. Kaeding is an excellent physician and provides great patient care
Very satisfied with Dr Kaeding's concern for my specific injury and potential treatment options
I love Amber, Dr. Kaeding's scheduler. She is on top of it and super pleasant and personable. You can tell Amber likes her job, and people. Rare! Dr. Kaeding was exceptionally kind about my personal life (my brother had just recently passed) that came up in our exam. I can always count on him for GREAT medical care, but it was nice to feel like a human being and not just another number.
Professional - Ratio of care to wait time was excellent.
excellent
Excellent.
I have the utmost trust in Dr. Kaeding. Always communicates with me so I understand. He makes sure to ask if I have questions.
easy to talk with and explained everything completely
definitely listened well and gave me options
Everyone was SIMPLY FANTASTIC! I mean it.
I was looking forward to my visit with Dr. Kaeding as he was highly recommended to me. I was very disappointed with the overall visit because Dr. Kaeding was running very late and it was obvious to me that he saw my visit as an opportunity to catch up on his schedule. He came in 33 minutes after his scheduled time and spent exactly 7 minutes with me. He delivered disconcerting news that the only thing that could solve my problem was a knee replacement, which is the first time I heard this from anyone. He asked if I had seen my xrays and I had not. I was left wondering how would I have possibly seen them? No one came in the room before me to go over them. He told me he was a surgeon and that he didn't do knee replacements. He did ask if I had any questions, but I was so blown away by his diagnosis that I needed a minute to regroup. But he was obviously in a hurry. He said that he would recommend I do gel injections and would refer me to his PA and also to another dr. for conservative treatment. It would have made all the difference in the world if he had slowed down and spent the time with me that I was most likely scheduled for. I can literally say I have never spent just 7 minutes with any dr. I have ever visited.
I was so impressed by him. he is a wonderful doctor!
Dr. Kaeding is great!
Courteous, patient, efficient, knowledgeable, experienced.
Excellent. He listens and tailors clinical recommendations and options to the individual instead of medicine by pure algorithm. A gem in this era!
No bad experiences.
Dr. Kaeding is truly one of the best kindest doctors I have ever seen. I love that he always sits down to talk WITH you - does not stand and talk AT you. Thank you!
Dr. Kaeoing was without a doubt the best physician I have worked with for any incident/condition. I am very thankful for everything the did for me.
Excellent!!
Kaeding is "the best."
I have seen Dr. Kaeding since 200 for a surgical procedure. I could not imagine a more complete & professional doctor. I credit him for keeping me ambulatory & as pain free as possible. I am fortunate to have him as my orthopedic doctor.
Dr Keading is world class and explained future options
Dr. K. is always so clear, comforting, and knowledgeable - The best!
very knowledgeable
Excellent. Review of my history, review of my X-rays, to options for care and surgeon referral-
prompt
As usual, did as expected.
Dr. Kaeding is top-notch. He takes the necessary time needed with his patients, listens and explains things well. He really cares for his patients.
What a rock star! Very engaging and explained the issue i was having in real terms.
Dr. Kaeding is always so caring and personable. He explains procedures in an easy to understand way.
Dr. Kaeding was great as well as all is his staff. He made a very important early diagnosis of my injury which was important in this case.
Great
He was excellent.
Professional & efficient.
Very nice and easy to talk to.
awesome understanding