Physician, Associate Professor
Primary Care - General Internal Medicine
Department: Internal Medicine
I am a primary care physician who specializes in preventive medicine. I enjoy coming to work every day knowing I have the opportunity to help my patients achieve a higher quality of life.
My patients can depend on me to be a partner in their health care journey. I rely on relationship-centered communication and empathic listening in order to provide the best care possible for each patient depending on their specific health needs. The most common conditions I treat in adult patients include obesity, hypertension, diabetes and depression.
I’m passionate about helping to train the next generation of physicians. I’ve been teaching medical students and residents for more than two decades. My previous position at the Northern Nevada Medical Center involved training internal medicine residents, with a focus on retaining physicians in an area that faced a shortage of primary care experts.
I’m excited to continue my medical practice at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I appreciate Ohio State’s commitment to improving community health and the visionary thinking of the leadership teams.
In my free time, I love to read, cook, exercise and write my blog.
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
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As of 11/3/2025, Darryll Patterson has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Supportive
Dr Patterson is excellent. He listens to my concerns and he has excellent follow up. He always responds promptly to my test results which I appreciate.
Professional
Superb. Very attentive and caring.
Best great place because of the team
Dr. Patterson is the best general practitioner I've had since childhood, and I'm a senior citizen. I was glad to switch from a doctor that churned patients. Dr. Patterson listens intently as he searches for solutions to health issues. I had only very minor issues to report (such as occasional leg cramps), and he took each issue as seriously as a major illness. Plus, he continues to search for solutions. Dr. Patterson is diligent about communicating with patients after the visit. In fact, I was surprised to receive an email message from him during a holiday. Dr. Patterson has referred me to me to expert specialists to diagnose complex issues, as he has for my wife too. In addition to his extensive medical knowledge, Dr. Patterson has a sense of humor, and he communicates well at levels that the Oscan understand.
Dr. Patterson is an exceptional doctor! Anyone I've ever shared my experience with my doctor has been both impressed and envious. I not only get awesome care, but I also very much enjoy the time spent with him - he's a great doc and a great individual.
Excellent
Dr. Patterson is the best primary physician I've ever seen.
Dr. Patterson took a lot of time explaining treatment options and the pros and cons.
He is great
Good listener; shows interest; gives good advice
Excellent
They take the time to make sure that all the necessary information is collected and clearly communicated.
Compassionate, kind and SMART
He was excellent. He listened to me and explained things very clearly.
Great listening skills!
The best!
Kind and open minded, listens amazing. Covers all in a yearly appointment.
Dr. Patterson is thorough, considerate and I believe thinks has my welfare and my wishes regarding medical care.