Ciaran Powers, MD, PHD
Physician, Professor
Neurological Surgery
Make an appointment
614-293-8714
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Hemangioma
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Atherosclerosis
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Brain Diseases
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
Locations
- Brain and Spine Hospital
Academic information
Department: Neurological Surgery
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I’m an endovascular neurosurgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of structural diseases of flow in the brain and spinal cord. These include diseases of blood flow causing Stroke and diseases of cerebrospinal fluid flow causing Hydrocephalus.
I received my medical training and PhD from Georgetown University Medical Center, and I completed my residency in neurological surgery at Duke University Medical Center. In addition, I finished fellowships in Neurointerventional Radiology at the University of Wisconsin and Duke University Medical Center. I have been a member of the Neurological Surgery faculty here at The Ohio State University since 2010.
My clinical interests include caring for individuals with various neurological conditions, including Stroke, Cerebral Hemorrhage, Vascular Malformations, Aneurysms, Carotid Stenosis, Hydrocephalus, and more. Currently, my research focuses on improving the care for patients with Stroke and Hydrocephalus. I also assist with editorial duties with the Journal of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, and World Neurosurgery.
Working at The Ohio State University allows me to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and patients. I chose my specialty because of the rewarding opportunities to deliver positive outcomes, and The Ohio State University’s staff, resources, and personalized approach to patient care allows me to do exactly that.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018, 2019.
- Honorable Mention, LSI Longitudinal Preceptor of the Year, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2022 and 2023.
- The Lawrence Mervis, MD, Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Neurological Surgery, The Ohio State University, 2011, 2015, and 2022.
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list.
Conditions and expertise
- Aneurysm
- Atherosclerosis
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Diseases
- Brain Injuries
- Carotid Artery Diseases
- Endovascular Procedures
- Fistula
- Hemangioma
- Neurosurgery
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vascular Diseases
- Vascular Malformations
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology
- University of WI Hospital & Clinics, Madison, WI, United States
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010 - Residency - Neurological Surgery
- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2009 - Internship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States
6/20/2003 - 6/30/2004 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
8/1/1996 - 5/31/2003
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
10/3/2025 -
American Board of Neurological Surgery
5/16/2013
News and media
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Ratings and 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.
96 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Powers has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Care provider was excellent. I would definitely recommend.
Best Doctor I have had the privilege of meeting. He is very smart and could brake down the information in layman terms so I would understand. A great person!!!!
Was very pleased
He was knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate. I left with good information and optimism.
Very knowledgeable and explained everything very clearly
Thorough, caring, professional
Took plenty of time to explain my test results and how to move forward, percentages of risk for me and various treatments.
Very kind and easy to talk with . Took time to listen and explained my test
Perfect..explained my condition and answered all my questions
Great experience and bedside manner from the doc and the resident. Dr. Powers is awesome.
Excellent - addressed all needs and was very personable
He was extremely thorough in explaining things, to the point it was slightly difficult to keep up. But I appreciate the effort.
Dr Power is really nice and asks a lot of questions but he does that to help me remember stuff I could forget to tell him.
Dr Powers , came prepared with the electronic devices In hand for adjusting the valve on my VP shunt
He was very courteous and explained the testing and treatment plans very clearly.
Excellent communicator. Conservative approach. Great sense of humor.
I thought Dr Powers was very thorough in explaining what was happening to cause my concern. He also explained the procedure that would need to be done and the risks.
Good
Doctor Powers is exceptional! He gave factual information in a concise and pertinent manner with regards to my health care needs. He took extra time to answer my questions and discuss next steps in treating my condition. Doctor Powers is truly a remarkable physician!
Dr. Powers was very professional and put me at ease. He listened to my concerns and explained what would be best for me going forward.
Only good experience.
Great person, easy to understand, and spends aproprat amount of time with me.
Dr. Powers was awesome, he really took time to explain questions that I needed answers to, he also showed concern.
Outstanding Neurosurgeon
Seemed very knowledgeable and explained things throughly.
He explained everything about my procedure very clearly. And answered all questions I had about it.
Very unformed and honest on my health
Very good
Very friendly and professional
Dr. Powers made me comfortable with understanding the complexity of my problem and addressed all my concerns.
Dr. Powers had a plan in place right away for treatment, and the surgery was scheduled at this visit.
Great at explaining and listening
Good informatived good good
He is great, friendly, considerate and professional.
He explained all things well and made sure I was informed on a plan of care.
Again my care provider was exceptional and showed great concern for my welfare.
Very pleased listened and explained everything good
He was very polite and very professional and a very good attitude
Good information and very polite!!
Very friendly and seemed very knowledgeable about my situation, even tho I was a new patient to him.
Wonderful doctor
All very good at their job.
Excellent personality but remained professional
Very good
I am very satisfied and impressed with the care that I received
The doctor himself was very friendly explain it in terms I understood, did not mind me asking extra questions at all
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