Michael Wesley Milks, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Cardiovascular Disease
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614-293-7677Conditions and expertise
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Internal Medicine
Locations
- Heart and Vascular in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
- Heart and Vascular in Outpatient Care New Albany
- Executive Health in University Hospital – Pavilion
Academics and research
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I am a cardiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
I am originally from Upper Arlington, Ohio. I attended Dartmouth College for undergraduate studies, later earning my medical Degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
I completed internal medicine residency and served as a chief medical resident at the Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. I returned to Columbus to pursue training in cardiovascular diseases at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, serving as a chief cardiology fellow.
I a wide variety of clinical interests, including preventive cardiology, valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, echocardiography, and cardiovascular imaging. I have a particular focus in cardiovascular disease prevention, which includes management of lipid disorders and advanced cardiovascular risk prediction tools. I am a Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology.
I am board certified in echocardiography, internal medicine, and clinical lipidology.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2019
Conditions and expertise
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Internal Medicine
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Cardiovascular Disease
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2018 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC, United States
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC, United States
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2014 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC, United States
6/29/2011 - 6/30/2012 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/8/2007 - 6/12/2011
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
1/10/2025 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
10/9/2018 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/7/2014
Academics and research
My research interests include preventive cardiology, valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, echocardiography and cardiovascular imaging. I have a particular focus in cardiovascular disease prevention, which includes management of lipid disorders and advanced cardiovascular risk prediction tools.
I am associate professor of clinical medicine at Ohio State.
Research interests
- Preventive Cardiology
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Echocardiography
- Cardiovascular Imaging
Academic information
- Department:
- Internal Medicine
- Division:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
More about my research
Ratings and 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.
81 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
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As of 11/3/2025 Michael Wesley Milks 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.
- American College of Cardiology
- Wake Forest University
Listened and took care of my concerns
Dr. Milks is a great doctor. He has actally called me in the past to discuss test results. He is very caring and really listens.
Very professional
Very attentive; good listener & explained information well
My provider is very knowledgeable and can convey medical situations in layman's terms.
Dr.Milks is very knowledgeable.
Dr Milks is exceptional. Prepared, kind, extremely competent, and a true partner in optimizing health.
Very good
Was respectful of my hearing loss and spoke slowly and distinctly to help me understand and repeat if necessary
Good
He is well respected and I trust his professional judgement, concerning my health.
Great experience
Far better focus than my previous doctor in another state Very impressed with Dr Milks
Very engaging and thorough discussion
Very kind and took time to explain things. He wasn't in a hurry or rushing through. He took time to explain.
All good
Dr Milks is calm, thorough, engaging. I trust him, yet he listens to my unique concerns and creates a safe plan for me.
He was great; knowledgable and personable.
Thoroughly enjoyed my time with this provider, but had to wait >15 mins for his arrival.
Friendly, Attentive, Caring