About Me
My focus is on caring for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). I also specialize in pulmonary rehabilitation for all patients who suffer from lung disease.
I believe in providing specialized, state-of-the-art and compassionate care to individuals with lung problems. Educating my patients is important to me. I feel very strongly about providing them an opportunity to participate fully in their own care.
Helping individuals make good decisions about their health is fundamental. My goal is to work together to achieve the best quality of life possible for them. Being able to do this makes me passionate about my career.
I love working at Ohio State. As the only academic medical center in central Ohio, we have the opportunity to provide world-class medical care, which includes the latest innovations.
When I'm not working, I like to relax with my family. I also enjoy sports. I'm an Ohio State football fan. As an undergraduate, I was captain of the Brown University tennis team.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2015, 2018 and 2019
- Elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1988
- America's Best Doctors, 2002–present
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Study Section “Infections, Reproductive, Asthma and Pulmonary Epidemiology (IRAP),” Member 2009–2013
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2015–2019
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Sleep Disorders
- Intensive Care
- Intensive Care Units
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Rehabilitation
- Pneumonectomy
Locations Where I Practice
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
2050 Kenny Road
Suite 2200 Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Penn State University, University Park, PA
MD
9/1/1982 - 1/1/1986
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
1/1/1986 - 1/1/1989
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
1/1/1989 - 1/1/1992
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
9/13/1989
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Pulmonary Disease)
11/13/2012
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Critical Care Medicine)
10/9/2013
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
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.
154 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
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
4.7 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 10/25/2021, Dr. Diaz 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.
It was a good experience. Dr. Diaz was very informative and professional. He followed up with me a couple of times to see how I was doing which is very rare in my opinion
1st time I have seen him & was impressed, relieved & happy that he seemed interested in my condition, i.e., I wasn't just a body passing through.
He was great.
Very good & helpful.
All good
Good
NOT CONDESCENDING! Friendly, direct, questioning. This was my first visit on a referral.
Dr. Diaz is the most knowledgeable talented doctors by whom I have ever been treated. When my wife, my son and I first met him in his office we were struck by how gentle his eyes over his mask were and how thoughtful with his words regarding my illness and option. He saw what was missed by others because he asked questions others did not. I could not think more highly of his acumen talents and skill.
Very professional
I have never had a bad experience and consider every physician taking care of me to be exceptional in their field! The same goes with physical therapists in the arthritis pool and all personnel I have interacted with!