Ciaran Powers

Ciaran Powers, MD, PHD

  • Neurological Surgery
  • Physician

Clinical Professor of Neurological Surgery

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-8714

About Me

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.

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Vascular Surgical Procedures
  • Endovascular Procedures
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Stroke
  • Brain Injuries
  • Vascular Diseases
  • Aneurysm
  • Neurosurgery
  • Carotid Artery Diseases
  • Intracranial Aneurysm
  • Fistula
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri
  • Brain Diseases
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure
  • Hemangioma

Locations Where I Practice

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

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
8/1/1996 - 5/31/2003

Internship

Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
6/20/2003 - 6/30/2004

Residency

Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2009

Fellowship

University of WI Hospital & Clinics, Madison, WI
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010

Academic Information

My Department

Neurological Surgery

My Division

Neurological Surgery

More About My Work

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.

89 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.8 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.8 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Sep 21, 2024

    Outstanding Neurosurgeon

  • Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

    Seemed very knowledgeable and explained things throughly.

  • Reviewed on Sep 09, 2024

    He explained everything about my procedure very clearly. And answered all questions I had about it.

  • Reviewed on Sep 07, 2024

    Very unformed and honest on my health

  • Reviewed on Sep 01, 2024

    Very good

  • Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

    Very friendly and professional

  • Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

    Dr. Powers made me comfortable with understanding the complexity of my problem and addressed all my concerns.

  • Reviewed on Jul 13, 2024

    Dr. Powers had a plan in place right away for treatment, and the surgery was scheduled at this visit.

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. Powers has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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