Karolina Zareba

Karolina Zareba, MD

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Physician

Associate Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-7677

About Me

As a cardiologist, I specialize in cardiovascular imaging and work closely with my patients to formulate individualized care plans with special consideration for their cardiovascular health. I treat numerous heart conditions including coronary artery disease, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and women’s heart disease. It’s important for my patients to be actively involved in their own care, so I encourage them to ask questions and stay involved. I begin the process of treatment by addressing any concerns that my patients or their family may have, before conducting a thorough evaluation of their cardiovascular health.

What I love most about The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team to advance patient care through clinical and research endeavors.

When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my son and husband, gardening and cooking.
Highlights
  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017-2019
  • Specialize in cardiac MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and CT (computed tomography)
  • Member, Society of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
  • Associate Program Director of the Cardiovascular Diagnostics Training Program
  • My research focuses on MRI techniques to better diagnose cardiovascular disease
Additional Languages I Speak
  • Polish

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Cardiomyopathies
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiology
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • Internal Medicine
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Echocardiography
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Primary Prevention

Locations Where I Practice

Heart and Vascular

in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
1800 Zollinger Road
2nd Floor East
Columbus, OH 43221
614-685-8800

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry, Rochester, NY
8/11/2003 - 5/6/2007

Internship

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
6/29/2007 - 6/30/2008

Residency

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2010

Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2013

Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
4/24/2015

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.

68 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.9 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

    Good

  • Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

    Very attentive and thorough (both Dr. Zarega and the resident). The nurse who administered the EKG and holter monitor also excellent.

  • Reviewed on Sep 01, 2025

    Outstanding- best physician encounter I have ever had

  • Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

    Great care always.

  • Reviewed on Jun 07, 2025

    The dr was very informative and helpful

  • Reviewed on May 26, 2025

    Professional, experienced, caring

  • Reviewed on May 12, 2025

    The doctor was excellent.

  • Reviewed on May 05, 2025

    This was my first visit with this cardiologist (who replaced my previous cardiologist who'd moved) and she was well-prepared. Again, everything was business-like, but friendly.

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 09/30/2024, Dr. Zareba has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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