About Me
As a hepatologist, I specialize in caring for patients with liver disease and liver cancer. I also treat patients in need of liver transplants.
I believe education is the foundation of effective, comprehensive care. I’m passionate about making sure my patients understand their diagnosis and are aware of all of the options available to them, especially patients who have struggled to access quality medical care in the past.
My research is focused on disparities in health care and how to improve access for everyone. I have published multiple peer-reviewed publications on disparities in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma and on efforts to improve outcomes in patients with liver disease. I have presented both nationally and in the state of Ohio.
It’s been a privilege to return to The Ohio State University and help to train the next generation of physicians in my role as an assistant professor. I completed my residency in Internal Medicine here, as well as additional training in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology. Before that, I completed my undergraduate education in chemistry at Bethany College and medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.
When I’m not working, I enjoy traveling, hiking and biking with my husband.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Colonoscopy
- Digestive System Diseases
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Hepatitis
- Fatty Liver
- Liver Diseases
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Cancers
Locations Where I Practice
181 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
614-257-3000
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
410 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-3333
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV
Medical School
8/1/2011 - 5/30/2015
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Internship
6/15/2015 - 6/30/2016
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Residency
7/1/2016 - 6/30/2018
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Fellowship
7/1/2018 - 6/30/2020
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Fellowship
7/1/2020 - 6/30/2021
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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.
94 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
4.9 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 09/30/2022, Dr. Sobotka has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
This was my initial consultation - very good experiebce
Dr. Sobotka is thorough, knowledgeable, patient, helpful, and kind. I am grateful to have her as part of my care team,
She saved my life. I will be grateful FOREVER.
Very personable and seemed to know my history well and had a plan for my care going forward.
Friendly & upbeat - great appt.
Doctor Sobotka was wonderful. Explained my issue in terms I could understand. I would recommend her to anyone.
Dr. Sobotka is polite, courteous, a good listener & you feel she is there for you. Easy to talk too. Discusses your condition with you & goals. Glad she is my doctor.
Excellent. Answered all questions
Very good.
Attention to detail and listening to my concerns
Good
Very good.
Good experience.
I have never had even the slightest indication of a bad experience. Each visit is positive and supportive.
Great concern, very knowledgeable. Spent additional time answering my questions/concerns. Easy to talk to.
Very friendly.
Good experiences only with the doctor. She listens and explains everything in great detail. She didn't make me feel that she was in hurry to get to the next patient.
Very thoughtful and honest. Excellent at putting me at ease with current health issues.
Dr. Sabaka it was awesome. Dr. Kirkpatrick recommended her and she seemed very knowledgeable about my auto immune disease.
Excellent.
First time meeting De. Sobotkg. I was thoroughly impressed with her knowledge, experience, demeanor, and overall care she gave me.
Very thorough and in detail when explaining things
The are all great.
Very nice ..all good
They all had good experience and was polite
Excellent. Kind. Sincere and thorough
Dr. Sobotta is very good - Knowledgeable and caring.
Excellent is the best word to use. Attentive, detailed and caring. Put a start plan in place. Followed up with a call and more detail for getting labs. It was really refreshing to have someone that cares, plus technically on top of issues.
Dr. Sobotka is great. She spends time with you and explains things in a way you understand.
She took the time to talk to me and gave me good information.
I had initially seen Dr. Hanje and then Dr. Sobatka during her fellowship program. Dr. Sobatka will now be my provider and I am thrilled. She is a wonderful physician. She spends time answering my questions and shows genuine concern for my thoughts and concerns.
She was great.
Really good.
Wonderful, charming, caring doctor.
N/A/good.
Knowledgeable, friendly, professional
She was great
Always a good experience
She was very good.
Satisfied
Great doctor/really looking forward to working w/her. Do NOT lose her!