Francisco Magana, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Primary Care - Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Hepatitis C
- Preventive Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
- Diabetes Mellitus
Locations
- Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
- Outpatient Care East
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
- Additional languages
- Spanish
Biography
I provide preventive health care and treat infectious diseases in my role in the Department of Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I am especially passionate about ensuring quality care for patients in the LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities.
I regularly treat conditions including HIV, hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infections (STI), gender affirming care, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). My extensive experience includes treating patients at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, including serving in vaccination clinics.?
At The Ohio State University, patients benefit from a team-based approach. Practicing in such a prestigious academic environment allows me access to the latest innovations and recommendations in the field, which in turn helps me provide the best care possible to a wide variety of patients from around central Ohio. I also love training medical students, residents and pre-meds, while simultaneously learning from their perspective as well.
In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and dog. I like reading, cycling and playing the occasional video game.
Conditions and expertise
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Hepatitis C
- High Blood Pressure
- HIV
- Internal Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Infectious Disease
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2020 - 6/30/2022 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2018 - 6/30/2020 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2017 - 6/30/2018 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/5/2013 - 5/7/2017
Certifications
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American Board of Internal Medicine/Infectious Disease
11/13/2024 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/22/2023
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.
113 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Magana has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Magana is the best! He listens carefully, explains things well, personalizes the discussion to what I need or am concerned about, and provides evidence-based recommendations. I feel heard and respected.
Very pleasant and relaxed. Did not seemed pressed for time,
He is the best doctor. Proactive, empathetic, solution orientated, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable.
Dr. Ma?ana was very thorough with my concerns.
Provider seems to be scattered at times and maybe not always listening
Even though the computers were down, he still took time to ask questions and give advice and was respectful.
Dr Megana ivery caring, knowledgable and competent physician
Doctor listened and answered my quo
I would Never change droctor's from Dr Magana.
Dr Magana is awesome. He provides excellent care. I am lucky to have him on my health care team
Very thoughtful
Took a great deal of time to answer all questions
Dr. Magana is so personable and always deeply interested in what I have to say and helping me with any and all issues I may have. He is also wonderfully proactive in protecting my health and helping me understand any concerns I have.
Always informed and receptive to my opinions
Dr. Magana is great. He spent considerable time discussing my overall health, my concerns, future testing and appointments, and informed me of all options. Even informing me when he was giving me options that other times would be requirements. I can't see a way that he could have been more thorough or informative.
This was my first visit and I was very impressed by how well versed Dr Magana was with respect to my medical history.
Love Dr. Magana. He is kind and wonderful.
First visit with This provider, very Knowledgeable, very helpful, understood my concerns and answered questions, honestly and directly.
Great
Very knowledgeable, made care decisions that were best for me. I was happy to find the diagnosis and follow his advice. Spent enough time to allow me to ask questions and explain myself. Gave good advice for me to follow with over-the-counter medications.
His medication instructions were unclear but I was able to write him through MyChart.
Dr. Magana is always very open, honest, direct and very kind. I appreciate that he tells me straight out answers to me questions
He also does primary care and id go to him in a heartbeat.
Good
Amazing!! Hope they never leave OSU
He was extremely helpful and very kind
He is an excellent professional and person cares about his patients
I was scheduled with Dr. Magana because my usual provider, Dr. Bhatt, was fully scheduled. Clearly and impressively, Dr. Magana had reviewed my chart extensively prior to my visit.
Dr. Magana has been prepared for my visits and answers questions that I have had in a way a non-medical person can understand. I have already referred him to friends.
Dr. Magana is great. He listens, provides good advice, and always takes time to educate me. He has really helped motivate me to develop healthier habits.
Professional, caring, empathetic, communicative, smart. Dr. Magana always listens openly and never acts rushed. We discussed my concerns and he gave me answers and a plan to move forward with resources to accomplish my goals of better help. A follow up appointment was scheduled.
Thorough explanations, did not feel rushed, professional & I felt like I could ask any questions
Dr Magano was concerned, kind, took his time with me
Doctor was thorough in discussing my medical history & challenges. His manner was relaxed, caring yet professional.
Dr Magana is the best doctor I have beyond dr Sardesia which is in the OSUstephanie Spielman center at OSU.
I discussed prior care from specialists both within OSU network and outside OSU network and their suggestions to reengage with a neurologist with particular expertise in peripheral neuropathy. Before leaving the facility my primary care physician had made the necessary referral and staff had made a timely appointment.
Very detailed in my history
Best PCP I've had
I have nothing bad to say about him. He is so good to me. Very empathetic, respectful,n professional.
Warm efficient professional. Took enough time with me. Took the time to review my history. Went over preventative measures I could do to maintain health. I really appreciated that.
Good
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Magana as my provider. He is personal, listens, gives practical, useful advice that is easy to understand, and treats me as an individual.
Very good