About Me
As an electrophysiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. My primary areas of interest include atrial fibrillation and left atrial appendage closure. I am passionate about providing treatments that can have a major impact on patient survival, well-being and quality of life. I try to understand my patients’ overarching goals and tailor treatments that are specific to their needs.
My favorite part about working at Ohio State is the unique collaboration that we have among multiple disciplines. Working at an academic medical center allows clinical care to merge with basic science and research, which ultimately benefits our patients.
When I’m not working I enjoy spending my free time traveling and sailing.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2015, 2019
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2015–2019
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Catheter Ablation
- Pacemaker, Artificial
- Defibrillators, Implantable
- Device Removal
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Bradycardia
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices
- Electric Countershock
- Syncope
- Syncope, Vasovagal
- Coronary Care Units
Locations Where I Practice
452 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA
MD
7/1/1983 - 5/30/1987
Internship
Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
7/1/1987 - 6/1/1988
Residency
Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
7/1/1988 - 6/1/1989
Fellowship
Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
7/1/1989 - 6/1/1993
Fellowship
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/1992 - 1/31/1993
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
9/12/1990
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Cardiovascular)
11/4/1993
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
11/10/1994
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Cardiovascular Medicine
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.
296 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.7 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.7 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.6 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 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 11/21/2019, Dr. Hummel has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
I chose my physician for a "second opinion" and was extremely pleased in how attentive he was to my health issues and he was an excellent communicator. As a result I am switching to him as my specialist to provide my ongoing treatment!
I speak as a a physician who has a 7 office practice employees over 50 people. My experience was as good as he gets in every parameter.
I have seen Dr Hummel for over 15 years, and consider him in the highest regard.
All contacts with Dr. Hummel have been very good.
Excellent!
This was my first visit and he was very thorough & explained a good plan to get the necessary medical information to proceed.
Dr. Hummel is excellent. Very caring and helpful. So glad I could have him for my doctor.
Very good.
at age 82, I feel good because of them.
Great.