About Me
As an anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician here at Ohio State, I specialize in anesthesiology, pain medicine and neuromodulation. I’m also credentialed in acupuncture.
I strongly believe in patient education. My approach to patient care involves educating each of my patients so that we’re able to work together to create individualized care plans. I take the time to help them understand the risks and benefits of treatments, possible interventions and medication management. I like to make sure my patients know all of their treatment options, ranging from the most conservative to more invasive.
I’m passionate about my career mainly because pain has the potential to cause so much disability. I work with patients to help them through this process in order for them to achieve the fullest life possible.
My favorite part about working at Ohio State is the amazing staff and team of physicians. We all share the same goal of providing the best comprehensive care to our patients.
When I’m not working, I like to spend time with my family and enjoying the outdoors.
Highlights
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018, 2019
- Member, North American Neuromodulation Society
- Member, International Association for the Study of Pain
- Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists
- Member, American Academy of Pain Medicine
- Member, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Executive Committee at Ohio State
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Spinal Diseases
- Spinal Care
- Pain Management
- Chronic Pain
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH
8/27/2001 - 5/13/2006
Internship
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
6/1/2006 - 6/30/2007
Residency
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2010
Fellowship
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
7/1/2014 - 8/31/2015
Board Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology
4/15/2011
American Board of Anesthesiology/Pain Management
9/19/2015
Academic Information
My Department
Anesthesiology
My Division
Anesthesiology
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.
165 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 09/30/2024, Dr. Tornero-Bold has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Best provider who really cares about the patient (me). Consults with my other providers to offer best solution.
Very knowledgeable and caring.
Always a great informative experience
Dr.Bold explains everything that she will be doing, and she makes sure you understand it.
A very caring and knowledgeable Doctor. She gave me extra time for my care.
Dr Bold listens and addressed my concerns
Dr Bold is the BEST. I cannot speak highly enough of her. From my very first I take appointment with her, she has shown compassion, empathy, concern... She listens to me and doesn't make me feel like I'm exaggerating or seeking (like some previous providers have- not OSU). I actually enjoy my visits with her, despite the reason for needing to see her. She explains things very clearly, sends links for support for breathing exercises and other alternatives for seeking relief from pain and stress. I am so very thankful that I was referred to her years ago. She has been LIFE CHANGING for me.
I can't imagine going to anyone but Dr Bold
Great, caring physician. Wish all physicians were the caliber of Dr Bold.
All of my appointments with this provider are excellent as I have been a patient for several years. I find Dr. Tornero-Bold to be among the best doctors I have ever had!
I always enjoy time with Dr. Bold. She always takes as much time with me as we need. Never feel rushed even when we have lots to discuss. Excellent doctor!
Dr Bold is very good, knowledgeable and helpful
Dr. Bold is very compassionate and dedicated to complete care of the whole person.
Dr Bold is an outstanding physician who considers all of your medical concerns and needs.
Dr Bold is fantastic
Always friendly and very caring
Dr Bold is caring yet professional.
Dr Bold is the kindest and most caring doctor I have ever had. She has made my life 150% better. If you could clone Dr Bold it would be wonderful for all patients. Do n't ever lose her she is a blessing to everyone she cares for.
Good experience in general. Dr. Bold has been attentive and responsive to my pain management questions and. She appears to have a good understanding of my medical concerns specific to a recent surgery I had. Her medical advice has been helpful to have a better understanding of my condition.
Dr. Bold was extremely thorough.
Dr Bold has always been excellent!
She is a remarkable Dr. Caring, respectful, brilliant.
If not for her, I would not be able to do HALF of what I can do. She is absolutely the best
Although Dr Bold took copious notes that were supposed to passed on to me, these have not materialized. This Is frustrating. The notes that were promised contained contained after visit advice for pain management amongst other things. Follow up calls and MyChart requests with Dr office to get this Information seem to fall on deaf ears and get no response from anyone. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME.
Dr. Bold is excellent spent an hour with me discussing options for my pain needs.
Dr Bold listened to my concerns and spent a lot of time with me.
The best specialist I ever had for her knowledges ,skills and personality.
She is the best. So caring and willing to spend time necessary to provide care
Dr Bold is always well prepared and aware of the facts in your chart and history and very concerned for your well-being. She is very caring and compassionate.
Good
She is the BEST! But I always wait at least an hour to see her.
Dr Melissa Bold is outstanding; she is calm & reassuring and demonstrated thoroughness in understanding my condition and its history from my chart. She was so caring and compassionate about my pain. I think she is so knowledgeable, skillful and truly a compassionate physician. I feel blessed to have her as my spinal care specialist with my severe pain from sciatica.
Great doctor!! Always shows her concern with my problem. Willing to listen to my concerns.
Knowledgeable listened gave me excellent advice. The options were explained completely .
Dr Bold is a top notch Dr in her field, she is very smart and thoughtful and truly cares about her patients.
All good.
She was very knowledgeable concerning my situation.
All was good
Care provider met all expectations. I was scheduled with another provider but took the earlier appointment option with this provider after reading the reviews. She is a great Dr.
Always professional and shows concern for any need. Goes the extra mile to help my health issues I express.
Dr Bold is an amazing Doctor and is and should be an example to all great Doctors thank goodness.
Always caring
My provider is the best. She remembered me from years ago - even the smallest of details like grad school or my son's name. It truly left a great impression of how amazing of a clinician she is.
Dr. Boyd is extremely professional and explains everything in detail. She was concerned about all aspects of my health, not just immediate issue.
Dr. Tornero-Bold is the best! I have recommended her to many, Many, MANY of my friends and family. She takes time with her patients. You never feel like you are being rushed through. She makes sure you are at ease with her and that all of your questions are answered before you leave your appointment. She makes you feel like you are the only patient she has to see all day, and doesn't make you feel rushed out of there.
Dr Bold is one of the best doctors I have ever had, she is top notch, if she left OSU I would follow her.
Dr Bold is extremely compassionate. She listens and develops a long term plan for my chronic pain, always trying to help improve my quality of life.
I love Dr.Bold. Extremely good listener and evaluator. Been with her many years!
Best Dr OSU has.
Extremely kind, caring and excellent at providing information. Called the same evening to ask how I was feeling.
She is a great and caring doctor. I am very happy with her concern for my problem. I would recommend her to anyone.
Goodnogh
Dr. Melissa Bold is by far the best doctorI have ever had as I have a lot of health issues and specialists and she listens to me, takes me seriously, and then puts in effort to find a solution for me. She has changed my life in helping me get diagnosed.
Patient and listened to me
I love Dr. Bold. She is so caring and positive. Great bedside manner. She didn't make you feel rushed.
Dr Bold was very kind, thoughtful informed, Smart!
Wonderful caring provider. Very up to date about my health
Dr. Bold is amazingShe asks the right questions and responds appropriately I would never trust anyone else to complete a spinal procedure on me except herShe is exceptional!
I have never had a bad experience with Dr. Bold! She goes above and beyond for all her patients, including me.
Provider is very caring and takes time with me. Works hard to help me with whatever problem I am having.
Dr. Tornero-Bold is the best doctor anyone could hope for. She goes above and beyond. She's brilliant and quick. She's kind and warm. Professional and skilled. I truly think this human being is an angel.
Dr. Michelle T-Bold was Amazing! She knows her Expertise, extremely through and explaining all that I needed to know, and do. Did some Routine tests on me, I asked her many questions and she provided the answers for me. Told me what the next steps would be towards helping me improve the quality of my Spine. She walked with me to show me where to check in to get my X-rays done, next get scheduled for Physical Therapy and a later date for an MRI. She truly Cares about her Patients, taking enough time to get to know her patients with Respect and Dignity! I would refer anyone I know to Dr. Michelle T- Bold. I learned so much that day about my Spine and I couldn't Thank her Enough!
My provider is caring, knowledgeable and supportive in providing me with the best care possible.
Dr Bold was caring and compassionate yet professional.
Nothing bad. She was great.
Absolutely love Dr. Bold. She spends an amazing amount of time catching up on all my history from the last time I saw her. She asks many questions to be fully aware of everything that is happening. She does not rush. She apologizes for being behind but always says she spends plenty of time with each patient and I love that!! I don't mind the wait. I appreciate Dr. Bold wanting to know all my background and history that has happened. Dr. Bold was on vacation and still had her laptop and was responding to patients. She replied to my request for refills and wrote me a message. She was out of the country!! Dr. Bold goes above and beyond for her patients.
Dr. Bold cares deeply for her patients!
Caring and informative. She scheduled a procedure very quickly.
My favorite doctor. She cares for her patients
She is very thorough & caring.
Dr. Bold, is very nice, she answers any questions about visit or not.
Dr. Bold is the most compassionate and caring doctor I've ever had. She has followed up each/every time I've had a procedure, she goes above and beyond to care for her patients!
Dr. Bold really cares and is concerned for her patients - she always gives whatever time is needed.
No bad experiences & with good results!! Thank you - Dr. Bold.
Dr. Bold is a wonderful doctor. She has always gone out of her way to help me with my shoulder pains.
Dr. Bold is an outstanding physician She is very thorough and respectful I trust her 100% I would never let anyone else deal with my spinal issues
Loved her
All excellent
She took the needed time to talk to me to prepare me for my procedure and offered a second procedure as part of my treatment
Dr Bold was very willing to explain everything and not rush through. Every question answered
Dr. T. Bold is the best pain specialist I have ever met. She has the best personality, knowledge & skills. The way she handled my chronic, severe neck pain, I was able to completely stopped pain medication (Tramadol 50 mg. 2 a day) which I've been taking for about 20 years every day. I decided to stop pain medication since I don't have any more that severe neck pain and I did it stop to take permanently without causing me anymore severe pain. My buddy who was my PCP was surprised and told me that I thought you will remain on it forever since you have had arthritis.
Dr. Bold asks the right ?'s and discusses concerns well. I consider her to be an extremely good dr.!