About Me
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018, 2019
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal
- Skin Diseases
- Conjunctivitis, Allergic
- Hypersensitivity
- Dermatitis, Atopic
- Immune System Diseases
- Insect Bites and Stings
- Immunologic Tests
- Spirometry
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Drug Hypersensitivity
- Anaphylaxis
- Skin Tests
- Asthma
- Otolaryngology
- Sinusitis
- Paranasal Sinus Diseases
- Urticaria
- Angioedema
- Food Hypersensitivity
- Allergy and Immunology
- Immunotherapy
Locations Where I Practice
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
4th Floor Suite 4000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-366-3687
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine-Urbana, Urbana, IL
8/21/2006 - 5/9/2010
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
6/17/2010 - 6/30/2011
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2014
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2014 - 7/31/2016
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/7/2014
American Board of Pediatrics
10/9/2014
American Board of Allergy & Immunology
11/30/2016
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.
161 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 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 09/29/2023, Dr. Wada has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- The Crunchy Allergist, LLC
She was excellent. She listened and was very thorough in discussing my concerns.
My care provider is super to listen to my concerns and to discuss treatment options with me. At times, I forget what I was going to ask the doctor and usually write it down but on this visit, I forgot that too. Still, Dr. Wada was so very patient to allow me time for my thought to perhaps be recalled (but it just was not happening). Dr. Wada is a real asset to the Wexner Medical Center's physician group.
This was my first time with care provider. She was very concerned about my health. Sent me right over to get blood drawn. She took her time and listened.
Dr. Wada is an excellent practitioner!
Excellent. Dr. Wada is an excellent physician who cares about me and my care.
Dr. Wada is the best doctor I've seen since living in Columbus for over 15 years. She sat with me the entire time and went over every concern I had. I am so grateful for her.
Dr. Wada has been fantastic thus far.
She was fantastic. She listened to me and helped me walk though my issues and possible treatments.
Always helpful she is the best love her always have good experience
Dr. Wada is a very compassionate doctor who is knowledgeable about many areas which enables me to discuss issues I have and get a responsible answer. She is professional and provides excellent care to her patients. I can't say enough about her.
Excellent, attentive.
Dr. Wada is a professional competently educated immunologist who provides excellent care of me. My diagnosis is mastocytosis - A rare disease dx by Dr. Bertha Bouroncle. She 7 Dr. Doan in 1972 dx me and I have been followed by professional competent care givers at OSU. Thank you.
Dr. Wada always listens to my concerns and gives me helpful, individualized health advice. She sees my illness as more than a set of symptoms and recognizes how it affects my daily life. She is very attentive to my healthcare needs, and I never feel rushed while expressing my concerns during my visit. Cannot say enough good things about Dr. Wada and her care team!
Dr. Wada is extremely knowledgeable and shows great concern for my wellbeing. I fell very fortunate to have her as my physician.
The doctor was friendly and professional.
Very standard and well executed office visit
The Dr was great. I will go back to her with any concerns I may have.
Very good
Excellent Doctor with knowledge of my medical history. She spends the correct amout of time with me!
Needs to be more direct and specific. Needs to ask more questions to patient.
My first visit with Dr Wada was just exceptional. She spent time taking a careful history, asking and answering questions regarding my condition, all while providing pertinent, insightful, and helpful information. She has a relaxed and approachable manner that is stress reducing. She Is the "poster child" for the best that health care can offer, in my opinion.
She understood my questions and was able to help me then and there
Dr. Wada is a consummate professional who shows compassion and care for her patients. Very knowledgeable and listens to your concerns and is willing to discuss your labs and medical situation. Very personable...Exceptional doctor.
Great
Dr. Wada is AMAZING! Well worth traveling to see her. She is an expert in the area. Thinks cross disciplinary and is very patient centered. One of the best drs I have ever seen.
Dr Wada is wonderful. She takes the time to listen to you about what is going on, she thinks about the next best course of action and discusses options, and always answers any questions
Dr. Wada was very nice, knowledgeable, and seemed to listen to her patients. She never made me feel rushed, and really seemed to consider what I had to say.
Kara Wade helps me with my medical issues, when some doctors leave me hanging, or worse... never get back to me.
She explained things very thoroughly & came up with good solutions.
Had familiarized herself with my previous visits to her. Did not feel rushed during my visit. Good discussion of my current allergy symptoms.
Dr. Wada is an extremely bright doctor. I do wish she would explain things in more detail (expand on). I feel her answers are too vague.
Dr. Wada really seems to care and answers all of our questions.
Dr. Wada listens!
Dr. Wade provides me with common sense advice for my unique medical concerns - I have great respect for her and follow through with all of her recommendations.
Dr. Kara Wada was wonderful. Friendly, informative, patient, concerned. She took a lot of time talking to me and answered my questions in a way that I understood. I couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable, capable, and congenial doctor. I can recommend her to others and return to her myself.
Dr. Wada was very thorough, and professional. She displayed excellent listening and analytical skills!
Dr. Wada is awesome! She listens throughly and then offers her words of wisdom.
Dr. Wada follows me for a fairly rare disease, mastocytosis. She is very knowledgeable about it and recommends the latest medical treatments available for my symptoms. I feel very comfortable knowing she is there to help me have the best quality of life.
She is wonderful! I appreciate her friendliness, knowledge and care for me as a person.
Dr. Wada is wonderful! She took time to listen to me and was caring and understanding.
Kara Wada was great.
Dr. Wada is one of the best. Usually really listens, believers, and wants to help.
It was truly a delight to meet with Dr. Wada.
I appreciate that Dr. Wada wears a mask and the time she takes with me. She is very good to answer my questions & takes her time. She is very thorough.
Dr. Wada is willing to listen to and discuss my question and info from new research, and how my overall health & other conditions are impacted. This is much appreciated.
She was great. She took her time with me, really listened to my concerns, explained next steps clearly. When I read my wrap up everything was documented just as I had told her my concerns/health history. Traveled from several hours to see her.
Dr. Wada is excellent. She is a great listener and very kind.
Dr. Wada is an exception physician, very holistic and pragmatic. I always enjoy talking with her about health issues.
All good
Nothing bad at all!
This was my first visit with this provider. I was totally satisfied with her explanations and recommendations. Excellent caregiver.
Dr. Wada is an excellent doctor who treats her patients well and listens to their concerns. Her suggestions are very helpful.
Thank you to Dr. Wada (& the dr. who worked with her) for listening to my issues and being willing to try new things/explain my condition & options to me when other drs. have given up. My life is greatly affected & Dr. Wada understands this.
Dr. was well versed on my recent medical history - obviously read my chart. Asked questions based on treatments I received and medicines I was taking.
Dr. Wada is the greatest! I just love her!
Felt like she was in a hurry. Usually she spends more time for discussion of symptoms & treatments, needed a new script, got a new script.
Dr. Wada is the best allergist/doctor I've ever had. I recommend her all the time!
She is just the best of the best! I really trust her and her guidance.
Have seen multiple physicians at OSU Wexner Medical Center for the past 30 years. Dr. Kara Wada has been the BEST of all!!! Engages the patient, demonstrates appropriate concern, listens carefully, responds substantively, and appears highly knowledgeable and competent in her speciality. Also, ONLY PHYSICIAN I have seen at this medical center who truly COLLABORATES with the patient and asks how one wants to proceed with tests and treatment. She is what every physician should be professionally and personally!!!
Dr. Wada was great. Listened & looked at the big picture like all health care systems follow up is lacking.
Care provider was excellent taking plenty of time to talk and listen. I felt comfortable, cared for and understood.
Dr. Wada is a model provider in terms of listening, addressing concerns and including me in decisions about my care.
Dr. Wada is awesome! If she weren't, I'd go look for an allergist closer to my home.
Very knowledgeable.
Dr. Wada is super relatable and easy to talk with.
Very good.
Dr. Wada took the time to give me answers on another condition and arranged for me to see a specialist in that area. Very thoughtful, and listens carefully, and definitely cares about what I to say.
Care provider was good and she provided the information after the allergy test.
Dr. Wada & her resident were excellent! I know I am in great hands with Dr. Wada.
Dr. Wade was fantastic. A true ace.
Everything was great
Dr. Wada was pleasant & knowledgeable.