About Me
I became an otolaryngologist because I’m passionate about diagnosing and treating patients for inner ear issues and helping to improve their quality of life. In my role at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in cranial base surgery, and I commonly see patients for conditions including hearing loss, balance disorders, chronic middle ear disease, acute vestibular dysfunction and skull base tumors.
I prioritize shared decision-making with all my patients. When patients come to see me, they can trust that I’ll educate them about their diagnosis and treatment options and help them decide on the best path forward. I also try to avoid medical jargon and discuss complex medical topics in easy-to-understand terms.
My research is focused on improving the diagnosis and treatment of patients with vestibular dysfunction. I’m especially interested in improving the treatment of dizziness and other clinical outcomes after acoustic neuroma treatment. My experience includes contributing to the first-in-human investigations of a vestibular implant designed to restore inner ear balance function. While this technology is still being investigated in clinical trials, I’m hopeful for its potential to help many people with inner ear balance disorders.
Here at Ohio State, there’s a perfect mix of clinical excellence, top-notch research and medical education that places our patient care at the leading edge. I appreciate the multidisciplinary approach and the commitment to collaboration, which enhances the care we can offer to our patients. Ohio State is an institution that drives medicine forward and I’m excited to be part of this team.
When I’m not working, I enjoy relaxing outdoors, spending time with my family and trying new restaurants.
Highlights
- Desi Schoo, MD, treats inner ear and balance issues and performs cranial base surgery at The Ohio State University.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Hearing Disorders
- Cochlear Implants
- Facial Nerve Diseases
- Acoustic Tumors
- Cholesteatoma
- Hearing Loss
- Labyrinthitis
- Vertigo
- Meniere Disease
- Otitis Media
- Tympanoplasty
- Otosclerosis
- Hearing Aids
- Vestibular Diseases
- Ear Diseases
- Skull Base Tumors
- Neurotology
- Otolaryngology
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
2nd Floor, Suite 2C
Westerville, OH 43081
614-366-3687
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Iowa School of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
8/1/2009 - 5/1/2014
Residency
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
7/1/2014 - 12/31/2020
Residency
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
1/1/2021 - 12/31/2022
Fellowship
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
7/1/2021 - 6/30/2023
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology/Neurotology
7/7/2022
Academic Information
My Department
Otolaryngology
My Division
Otolaryngology
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.
158 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.7 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.5 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 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 09/30/2024, Dr. Schoo has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Very thorough and knowledgeable about his field.
All good.
Explained what medical information he wanted to take but he kept changing the dosage timese
Dr. Shoo is one of the finest Doctors that I have had a pleasure to be blessed with. I have been in numerous car accidents that required many surgeries and medical procedures. I went to Dr. Shoo with my ears ringing and episodes of headache and nausea and sometimes severe spinning and blackouts. He not only diagnosed me correctly he set up a vitamin, rehab, and other suggestions that reduced ringing removal of migraines and truthfully gave me my life back. For that I will be forever grateful!
Very willing to listen and answer questions
Dr. Was very knowledgeable. Overall experience was an A+
Pleasant, knowledgeable
Very impressed with Dr Schoo. He is a good listener and communicator. He was very thorough.
Very friendly, knowledgeable, listed to my concerns.
Dr Prince is a very good doctor who shows compassion and care when we connect. She sometimes responds to my request over the weekend which shows me her dedication to the patient Dr schamess who is my covid doctor and his staff does a excellent job in treating me for illness.
He was super thorough and provided several reason why to have a ear drum replacement and was not pushing me to have it but explained all that was happening with the current ear drum and what would be the possibilities of fixing it. He also took the time to draw out the eardrum now and what it would look like if he did replace it. I was very impressed with his professionalism.
The Dr. Was very informative about my vertigo and migraine triggers. Very easy to understand his instructions.
Dr Shoo is great.
He was great and caring and I felt very trusting with what he said.
Felt very confident of his expertise
Very thorough & knowledgable . Related very well to my condition.
Dr. Schoo is excellent, takes time and answers and responds to my questions.
Took extra time trying to help my acute illness
Very good
Dr. Schoo is the best! Fantastic Doctor!!!!
He is super. Takes time to go over everything and listens to any concerns I might have.
My experience with Dr Schoo was positive, because he's gifted in such a manner that is gentle and caring that keeps me calm during an exam or a procedure.
He was very attentive
Dr. Schoo was very thorough. He answered all my concerns and explained everything in terms I could understand. He's very kind.
Excellent listener and showed concern; has wealth of knowledge
Physician was competent and seem to listen and care.
Very knowledgeable and caring
We had a long wait; but Dr Schoo spent a good amount of time with me. Answered and explained information to me and my sisters
Dr. Schoo is the best Ear doctor I've ever had. He is nice, very knowledgeable and thorough.
Excellent
Dr. Schoo talked so fast that it was hard to understand him at times. This is all new information to the patient. It would be helpful if he slowed down a little when explaining things.
Dr. School is great. He makes you feel comfortable, and explains everything very well.
Dr. Schoo was excellent! He spent time with me going over ways to address my tinnitus.I couldn't be more pleased with the service he provided.
Dr. Schoo is very professional and caring.
Feel very confident in his abilities
Dr. Schoo is an exceptional doctor.
Doctor is caring and responds to portal messages in a timely manner.
Great communication easy to understand
He was friendly and listened.
Excellent care
The Dr was very kind and took extra time to listen to the problems I have. He examined very good and checked my dizziness out good. Gave me 2 prescriptions and said he was going to order balance Theraphy.
Knowledgeable, responsive
He's very thorough. Listens very well. Answers my concerns and explains everything so I can understand.
Dr Shoo was excellent in answering my questions and explaining everything. His physical examination with explanations was superb.
Very understanding of my concerns. Thorough
Provider responds promptly to questions on portal.
Kind, knowledgeable, and thorough
Professional, goid bed side manner
He is one of the few drs I've had that I feel like really listens
Very understanding and knowledgeable
He was excellent. Spent all the time that was needed to discuss my issues and suggest appropriate treatment. He seamed genuinely interested and helpful.
GOOD
Dr. Schoo is a great communicator and very comprehensive in his approach.
Dr Schoo is awesome!!!
Good
Dr. Desi Schoo had no understanding of my condition and recommended therapies that would not help me. He disregarded my own knowledge of the condition and pushed me after I told him I was not interested in the therapy he recommended. It was one of the worst medical appointments I have ever had.The audiologist who did my hearing test told me I still had "more than 50% of hearing, which is good," but did not mention that she had to turn up the volume so loud for me to have 56% of hearing that I am functionally deaf. She did not explain the results of the test. I had to read them in MyChart to get all the information.
All good
Dr Schoo is so professional. He answered all my questions. He is determined to help me as much as possible. A genuinely caring doctor.
Good
Dr. Schoo is one of the best doctors I've had anywhere! Takes time, kindness, gets you the help you need if additional is needed, follow up is great, and he spends time educating and helping you understand.