Ganesh Shidham, MD
Physician, Professor
Nephrology
Make an appointment
614-293-4837
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Renal Dialysis
- Chronic Renal Insufficiency
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Cystic Kidney Diseases
- Kidney Diseases
Locations
- Outpatient Care East
- Urology
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
- Additional languages
- Hindi, Marathi
Biography
As a nephrologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in chronic kidney disease, the prevention of kidney stones and other areas of nephrology. For the past twenty years I have been providing compassionate kidney care to all my patients.
I believe in spending a significant amount of time with patients to explain their diseases. I make sure to fully educate them about their diagnosis and discuss the options that are available to them as far as treatment. I like to get my patients and their families involved in the patient care process. I find that a patient who is both informed and involved is a healthy patient.
I enjoy working here at Ohio State because it’s an institution that brings together unique expertise from all specialties, which leads to well-coordinated patient care.
When I’m not working I like to spend time enjoying the outdoors, relaxing with my family and traveling.
Highlights
- Associate Professor
- Medical Director of the Dialysis Unit
- Chief, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) program
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017
Conditions and expertise
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Chronic Kidney Failure
- Chronic Renal Insufficiency
- Cystic Kidney Diseases
- Kidney Diseases
- Kidney Stones
- Pyelonephritis
- Renal Dialysis
Locations
Urology
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
2nd Floor Suite 2000
Columbus, OH 43212
2nd Floor Suite 2000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-8155
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Nephrology
- University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI, United States
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2002 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, United States
7/1/1997 - 6/1/2000 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- Madras Medical College And Government General Hospital, Madras Tamil Nadu, India
2/1/1988 - 11/1/1990 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- Madras Medical College And Government General Hospital, Madras Tamil Nadu, India
2/1/1983 - 2/1/1985 - Internship - Preliminary Medicine
- Madras Medical College And Government General Hospital, Madras Tamil Nadu, India
1/1/1982 - 1/1/1983 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University Of Madras, Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
7/1/1978 - 12/1/1981
Certifications
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American Board of Internal Medicine/Nephrology
11/6/2002 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/22/2000
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.
32 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Shidham has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
He listens, he's informative, compassionate and he is interested in what I have experienced and report to him!8
He was very detailed and reviewed my medical history with me instead of just reading it
He was very good about meeting me where I was at in terms of my knowledge base- he could pick up on what level of explanation and education I needed and make information digestible for me
Dr. Shidahm is excellent. I've been seeing him for several years.
Very informative and answered my questions in an easy to understand manner. Listened and treated me with respect. Would recommend him to family and friends.
Staff was professional, polite and did well helping me communicate due to hearing difficulties.
Great job