Physician, Associate Professor
Primary Care - General Internal Medicine
Department: Internal Medicine
As a general internist, I work as a primary care doctor. What does that mean? I like to think of it as the doctor who knows you best, and the first one that you turn to with your health concerns. One of the great things about being a primary care physician is the long-term relationships that are formed with patients–and in many cases, their families, too. This really allows me to work with patients to meet their individualized health care goals in the larger context of who they are as a person and with respect to some of the personal challenges that they face in their daily lives.
Practicing general internal medicine allows me to provide a wide breadth of care for patients across different specialties. This ranges from preventive health care (diet, exercise, cancer screening, vaccinations) to acute illness to management of long-term medical conditions such as diabetes. I love the intellectual challenge that this provides.
I am most passionate about educating the future doctors that are training at Ohio State, and it is quite likely that you may meet some of them when you come to see me. I also devote two months per year to working as the attending physician on some of the OSUWMC’s hospital teaching services and spend one day per week supervising the Internal Medicine Resident Clinic.
I’m proud to be a United States Air Force veteran.
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
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As of 11/3/2025, Kevin Goist has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Very good.
He is the best been coming for years
Excellent advice and understanding
Care provider was very welcoming, professional, and engaged. Dr had reviewed my health record and was well informed as to why I was visiting the clinic. We reviewed my results, discussed my progress, and reviewed when I should contact the clinic if symptoms returned.
Good care, friendly,prompt and professional
Dr. Goist is very professional, respectful, knowledgeable, considerate and shows a lot of care. He makes sure that I understand everything I need to know about my Healy and the different alternatives for treatments and their short and long term impact on my body. He gives the peace of mind that I need to feel that I am in good hands.
Dr. Goist is the best he nails my diagnosis right one
Showed interest in my overall well-being, as well as performance of medical procedures
He's easy to talk to. He listens to my concerns, and explains everything clearly. He gives me his undivided attention. Very friendly. I enjoy talking with him. He's a really great Doctor.
All good
Dr Goist took time to talk about general health questions as well as some questions that I had about my flight physical. We discussed my physical activity. I inquired about any changes that I should make in my activity level as well as if I was overdoing (while sharing my Orange Theory App data with heart rate). He suggested that I keep to the current level and that it seemed like a safe level.
Was aware of things going on in my life.
Friendly, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and he cares about his patients.
Excellent
As always, thoroughly discusses and explains previous test results, what tests and why he wants completed, as well as thoroughly answers any questions I have, down to a level I can fully understand. Never seems bothered or annoyed at the number of questions or the simplicity of my questions or concerns.
Good
Very concerned asked a lot of questions.
Very good as always..dr goist is the best
He is EXCELLENT! We are new to the area, and I am astounded at the time Dr. Goist took with me and the care he is providing.
Excellent
Very supportive.
Dr. Goist is easy to talk to, attentive listener, and thorough.
He came up with having an inner ear MRIThat no one else had ordered.
Dr. Goist takes the time to listen and thoroughly explains his recommendations.
Show great concern of my questions. Very professional in providing cares for my problem. My skin problems seem to be cured greatly.
He sometimes confusing because he will tell me one thing at an appointment then contradict himself the next time. Sometimes I have a friend with me who has heard these contradictions.
Dr Goist is the best personal physician I've ever had.
Very happy with dr goist
Excellent experience
An exceptional provider, caring, knowledgeable, pleasant, and experienced. A true role model!
Excellent!! Best doc I have had in 5 decades of life!
He focuses on me and my issues. Answers my questions.
Been with him for years and have nothing but good to say about him
Excellent in every possible way
Great Doctor, very clear and thorough
Dr Goist has been an excellent provider. He listens, makes pertinent recommendations, and is well aware of my medical history whenever I see him. I trust him.
All Good
Excellent
All good.
Excellent doctor. Efficient and very well planned ahead. Always have a response for any message before, during or after the visit.
Good discuss on medications
Dr. Goist is always focused on me and he is always responsive to my questions and concerns.
Dr Goist is an awesome guy. Easy going, excellent listener. I always enjoy my conversation/ with him.
Entire staff was friendly, courteous and professional.
All good
Dr. Goist is easy to talk to. And he knows his stuff. Always good visit.
Phenomenal explaining issues and how to address
Dr. Goist is always thorough and professional. He is a great doctor
Dr. Goist paid good attention to what I (and my wife) said
Dr Goist...exccelllent.
Dr. Goist is very sharp. Nails conditions. Refers immediately when needs too. He listens but mostly impressive he remembers things about me. Personal, history, meds, my children, things you would feel he was too busy with others to remember. He cares. He immediately answers My Chart messages quickly. We converse that way a lot.
Provider was and always is, interested in learning my concerns and conducting a thorough exam to diagnose the problem and recommend proper treatments.
Very caring
Knocked on the door and said Hi as he walked in. Asked how I was doing. Then we discussed my blood work and my overall health.
All the staff was great and very personable
All good
Dr. Goist is a good listener, asks good questions and shows a genuine interest in my wellbeing.
Dr Goist is excellent and I like him a lot
Excellent listener and caring - took time to talk and get to know me
All good
As Dr. Goist has been each and every time I have seen him, very professional, yet very friendly, courteous, very calming and very thorough!! Zero bad experiences to report.
Went smoothly
Goist is the best primary care doc I have had in 20 years.
He is the best
Always good
Simply the best doctor in the system
Very professional and caring.
He took time with me to share information.
Very nice person.
Very professional, knows his business, very measured and knowledgeable, very competent, remembers things I told him about my health and my family years ago.Very concerned about my well-being.
Excellent!
Good experience to know options to lower Blood Pressure
Dr Goist goes above and beyond.
Great Experience with Dr. Goist.
Dr Goist is the best.
Good
Familiar with my medical history. Listened to questions. Gave helpful feedback/ suggestions.
Dr. Goist is very thorough. He show sincere care for my medical concerns. His follow up to any messaging is very prompt
The care providers all listen to my questions and concerns,& respond with intelligent answers.
Everything good
All seemed like quality golks
Caring and understanding. Professional.
My provider is one of the best doctors I have ever had. He truly cares about my mental and physical health. He asks me many questions about my condition.
Excellent.
Excellent experience
Explains my issues to me.
Outstanding! Extremely knowledgeable, caring and compassionate physician.
Dr. Goist is the best!!
Excellent
Dr Goist is excellent. He explains things well, makes good suggestions, listens, has an excellent memory.
Good
Couldn't be better