About Me

I’m a neurosurgeon specializing in the surgical management of brain tumor patients, associated with one of the cerebral spinal fluid pathologies such as hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation and intracranial hypertension. I also help surgically manage patients with trigeminal neuralgia.

I received my medical degree from the University of Iowa. I completed my residency at The Ohio State University and received post-residency training at The Royal London Hospital. I have experience in most areas of neurosurgery. I have been a neurosurgeon at Ohio State in the Department of Neurosurgery since 1991. I also serve as an associate professor of clinical neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery, Department of Radiology, Department of Radiation Oncology and Department of Otolaryngology.

The best part of working at The Ohio State University is the chance to work with our great healthcare teams who are committed to offering the highest quality of care. My goal is to increase patients’ understanding of their conditions and to help them make the best decisions possible regarding their care. The Ohio State University gives me the resources and collaboration I need to serve my patients.
Highlights
  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2019
  • Director of Neurosurgery Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Program
  • Past President of the Ohio State Neurosurgical Society
  • Co-chair of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Neurosciences Institute Quality Management Committee
  • Best Doctor in America, 2019

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Gliomas
  • Astrocytoma
  • Oligodendroglioma
  • Ganglioglioma
  • Neurosurgery
  • Glioblastoma
  • Glioma, Subependymal
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Brain Stem Tumor
  • Brain Cancers
  • Radiosurgery
  • Aneurysm

Locations Where I Practice

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Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
MD
1/1/1980 - 1/1/1984

Residency

Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH

1/1/1984 - 1/1/1990

Fellowship

The Royal London Tru, London, EN

1/1/1990 - 1/1/1991

Board Certification

American Board of Neurological Surgery
5/31/1996

Academic Information

My Department

Neurological Surgery

More About My Work

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.

275 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.8 out of 5
  • Explains Things Clearly
    4.8 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.8 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.7 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.8 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.8 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.8 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020

    this was my first visit with Doctor and I was very pleased with the questions he asked , my exam and how thoughtful he explained my X-rays offered words of encouragement and method of care

  • Reviewed on Oct 07, 2020

    No bad experiences! All very good!

  • Reviewed on Sep 10, 2020

    Very good.

  • Reviewed on Sep 08, 2020

    Answered all questions, attentive, concerned for all my needs.

  • Reviewed on Aug 30, 2020

    I love Dr. MacGregor he is very knowledgeable and caring Great bedside manner

  • Reviewed on Aug 25, 2020

    can't say enough positive things about Dr. McGregor. he is very kind, warm, and positive. he spoke to us in terms we understood.

  • Reviewed on Aug 17, 2020

    Very polite & understanding.

  • Reviewed on Aug 16, 2020

    Very good

  • Reviewed on Aug 06, 2020

    Patient, kind, very thorough in explanations. Communicates better than any doctor I've ever used. Returns calls immediately.

  • Reviewed on Jul 20, 2020

    Great Dr. I am very pleased with the care I receive and his willingness to show personality.

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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. McGregor has reported no relationships with companies or entities.