About Me
As a head and neck surgeon, I provide cutting-edge, personalized care for the hearing and balance impaired. I also offer patients access to clinical trials and new treatment options.
I’m passionate about all aspects of the ear. What first interested me were the ear’s detail and small scale. Once I started treating patients with hearing loss and balance disorders, I realized how fundamental these senses are. Because of technical and surgical advances, we can now help most individuals with these conditions. Cochlear implants, in particular, can be a life-changing treatment. There is certainly room for growth, and I feel lucky to be a part of this development.
What I enjoy most about working at Ohio State is the level of commitment, which I find both remarkable and contagious. I am motivated knowing that each individual here truly cares about patients, providing excellent care and advancing medical science. I believe that this sort of passion is necessary to provide world-class patient care.
I feel lucky that I have been able to work as a physician. I think a medical license is not just a piece of paper, but a privilege, and I hope to serve my patients here at Ohio State.
In my free time, I like to play tennis, run, relax with my family and enjoy the outdoors.
Highlights
- Director, Division of Otology/Neurotology and Cranial Base Surgery
- Professor, Department of Otolaryngology
- Vice Chair for Clinical Operations
- Included in Best Doctor’s in America, Patient’s Choice Award
- Board of Directors, American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACIA)
- Specializes in cochlear implant electrode development and hearing preservation in cochlear implantation
- Developed technology that may allow future implants to directly monitor the function of the inner ear
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Stapes Surgery
- Tympanoplasty
- Vestibular Diseases
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
- Hearing Disorders
- Hearing Loss
- Cochlear Implants
- Skull Base Tumors
- Neuroma, Acoustic
- Cholesteatoma
- Facial Nerve Diseases
- Meniere Disease
- Neurofibromatosis 2
- Otolaryngology
- Otosclerosis
- Labyrinthitis
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
2nd Floor, Suite 2C
Westerville, OH 43081
614-366-3687
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
4th Floor Suite 4000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-366-3687
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical University Of Vienna, Vienna,
Medical School
9/1/1993 - 3/1/1999
Military Hospital, Benin City,
Internship
3/15/1999 - 6/30/2000
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Fellowship
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2007
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, Philadelphia, PA
Medical School
12/31/2005 - 1/1/0001
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
6/1/2014
Academic Information
My Department
Otolaryngology
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.
192 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 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
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 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. Adunka 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.
- Advanced Bionics Corporation
- Advanced Cochlear Diagnostics
Dr. Adunka one year ago listened to my challenges with chronic migraines and urged me to pursue additional help with the migraine clinic. I took his advice and he helped me change my life.
I couldn't ask for any better care. I was so pleased I even recommended to two other people.
Wonderful doctor! The best!
OK.
All of them did their homework prior to visit!
Provided guidance I needed.
He always asks about my family.
Very good.
Doc Adunka is a top notch guy!
I have respect for Dr. Adunka's knowledge in this area. He advised me that the situation I face is a risky procedure to handle surgically, but it might be possible to achieve! Some improvement with radiation treatments.
Love the doctor
Excellent explanation of difficult surgery & process!
Very confident, knowledgeable dr. who shows genuine concern for the best care. A stellar listener & communicator. Giving the time needed & information to make the correct choice for care/procedure. THANK YOU Dr. Adunka!!
Dr. Adunka LISTENED to ME. I really appreciate being heard and taken seriously!
Excellent
Personable easy to talk to, feel like he takes my concerns seriously.
Felt confident to have the surgery.
Dr. Adunka is best. He is a very skilled surgeon, a caring person. He listens! He change my life. For that I will always be grateful.
Again, very courteous and friendly.
Dr. Adunka was leading my surgery back in Feb. this year and saved my hearing! I recommend him to any one need ENT doctor!!
Dr. Adunka explained his concern for my medical problem, concerns of further treatments. He informed me of the reasons that I needed to see an additional doctor (Dr. Palmer). He talked to Dr. Palmer personally. I was referred in a very timely manner I think Dr. Adunka and Dr. Palmer are excellent providers and I have confidence in both.
Excellent care.
Dr. Adunka is wonderful. He explains everything in detail and doesn't mind answering my questions. He truly listens to what I say and helps ease my mind and seems to genuinely care about me as a patient.
All good
Dr. Adunka was excellent! He listened, explained the medical condition completely - Using drawings, clarifying information and summarizing what was discussed. He was very knowledgeable and instilled confidence in resolving the medical condition -
Dr. Adunka was superb! Meghan Hiss is outstanding! Very understanding and flexible! Great team!
Great guy - fun to talk to after your check-up. Funny & explains very through.
Good experience.
Excellent - professional - caring - respectful.
He was amazing - very knowledgeable & thorough. He also made time to see me during his normal surgery day since I live 2 hours away!
Dr. Adunka is always very kind and caring. He's a good listener.
Dr. Adunka is very smart but he talks in terms me & my mom can understand which is very appreciated. He has always talked directly to me like my voice matters, and I began seeing him before I was 18. That is very respectful of him and I am grateful for that.
The experience was good & it was decided to wait & see if problem may continue to heal on its own. A follow-up appointment was scheduled.
Good.
Dr. Adunka is exceptional in his surgical and bedside manner skills. Please give him a raise!!
Dr. Adunka knows what he's doing. I feel safe w/him as my doctor.
Very good.
Meniere's disease has no cure, Dr. Adunka made 2 recommendations, but ruled out 1 - He explained my only choice very well - BOTH took into consideration that I'm VERY hearing compromised.
The top specialist that I see!
Dr. Adunka is very good - but takes the time to be certain. The patient is "onboard" with treatment plans.
Really appreciated his empathy for my condition and concerns. Provided clear options for treatment. Very professional.
Always on time, never have to wait. Best service I have ever gotten.
Great.
No problems - Great job!
Dr. Adunka always takes time to listen, answer questions & makes life better!!
Dr. Adunka is caring & takes time to listen & answer questions. He gives as patient risks & benefits of procedures in a way that's easy to understand. He has a pleasant manner that gave me confidence in him & quieted my concerns over the procedure. He exudes confidence & caring.
Except for this last experience with the 'fellow' I very much like Dr. Adunka and his staff. Laurie is a dear. I use My Chart to communicate and responses are right away. I feel he and his staff are great!! I do not have an easy issue and had surgery twice.
The best.
Well informed and not pushy.
Caring about the concerns I had.
Seemed to be in a hurry.
Good care.
Perfect.
Exceeded expectations - amazing bedside manner.
Dr. Adunka excellent as well. However, he tells me he won't need to see me annually from here on unless I develop problems with my implant.
All good.
Dr. was nice, could explain in detail better.
Very easy to talk with - answered all my questions and explained what was going on.
Dr. Adunka and the audiologist, Dr. Strieb worked well together to solve the problems I am having with by baja hearing unit. A solution is under investigation.