About Me
I am a professor of medicine and director of the Division of Medical Oncology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. I also hold the Diane Nye and Michael Rayden Chair in Innovative Cancer Research at Ohio State and serve as associate director for translational research at the OSUCCC – James.
I am a board-certified medical oncologist who specializes in treating patients with rare cancers, including mesothelioma, metastatic melanoma, sarcomas and gynecologic malignancies. Another of my specialties is the study of new anticancer drugs and treatments for solid tumors. My work has been continuously funded for more than 20 years, including grant support for phase I, II and III clinical trials. I have been appointed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to serve on many committees, such as the NCI Gynecological Cancer Steering Committee, which approves the federally-sponsored randomized studies for gynecological cancers.
I was recruited to Ohio State in 2017 from the University of Vermont, where I was a professor of medicine, director of Hematology/Oncology, director of the cancer service line and co-director of the University of Vermont Cancer Center. I earned my master's degree and medical degree at the Université Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium and trained at the Institut Jules Bordet in internal medicine/oncology. I then completed a cancer research fellowship at the Stehlin Foundation for Cancer Research and an internal medicine residency training at the University of Houston followed by a medical oncology fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
In my 30 years as an academic medical oncologist, much progress has been made in treating some cancers through novel targeted therapies and immunotherapies — a result of the well-planned clinical and translational studies to which I have devoted the greatest part of my professional life. I am privileged to continue this mission at the OSUCCC – James, with which I share a vision of creating a cancer-free world.
Additional Languages I Speak
- Dutch
- English
- French
- Spanish
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Sarcoma
- Uveal Cancers
- Mesothelioma
- Carcinoma, Merkel Cell
- Carcinoma, Basal Cell
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- Gynecologic Cancers
- Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Ocular
- Melanoma
Locations Where I Practice
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3890
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Universite Libre de Bruxelles, B-1070 Brussels
9/1/1975 - 5/31/1982
Residency
Universite Libre De Bruxelles Faculte De Medicine Et De Pharmacie, Burssels
6/1/1982 - 6/30/1984
Residency
Universite Libre De Bruxelles Faculte De Medicine Et De Pharmacie, Burssels
7/1/1984 - 6/30/1985
Fellowship
Christus Stehlin Foundation for Cancer Research, Houston, TX
7/1/1985 - 6/30/1988
Residency
University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston, Houston, TX
10/1/1988 - 6/30/1991
Fellowship
Universite Libre De Bruxelles Faculte De Medicine Et De Pharmacie, Burssels
8/1/1991 - 7/31/1992
Fellowship
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
10/1/1992 - 9/30/1994
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Medical Oncology
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.
152 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
4.8 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.8 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.9 out of 5
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Skill and knowledge
4.9 out of 5
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Overall quality of care
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 09/30/2022, Dr. Verschraegen has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr Verschraegen was very patient and included us in the discussion with our mom. I was on my sisters phone by FT since I was out of state.
Dr. Old is a amazing doctor
Caring and compassion personified!!!!
Dr. Verschraegen gives me 100% attention when she is in exam room.
All treatment long, always very thorough, professional.
I have no complaints - - - only very complimentary to all staff & doctors -
Dr. and staff are excellent!
I'm treated as a person not a disease. Thank you for remembering that you treat people that have a disease process.
Excellent!
Dr. V is the most knowledgeable physician. She has taken care of all my medical needs, not just my cancer issues. She consults with other physicians as needed, depending on my specific medical issues.
Dr. Verschraegen is very knowledgeable & thorough.
The Melanoma Clinic in all circumstances is outstanding. The director who had been my doctor is excellent in all aspects of care. Even ALL her staff whom I dealt with praise her. She is both an excellent doctor and a wonderful manager. OSU - very lucky to have her.
THE BEST!
Everyone is very helpful and caring.
Dr. Verschraegen is one of best doctors I've ever met.
Dr. Verschraegen and her staff are wonderful all of them. Always well informed kind and very helpful.
Dr. Verschraegen is a compassionate & caring doctor. I trust her completely.
Dr. Verschraegen is an outstanding. So very helpful adjusting everything to my specific needs all the while with care & experienced knowledge.
The doctor & staff made us feel as though they REALLY cared & gave us hope that we did not have before. Thank you!
I am very pleased AND happy with my visit thus far with Dr. Verschraegen has kept me informed and concerned. It has eased anxiety in my continue of care.