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 Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- 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
614-293-3890
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Pennsylvania State University at University Park, University Park, PA
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/Pulmonary Disease
11/4/1992
American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine
11/3/1993
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Pulmonary, 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.
163 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 09/29/2023, 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.
I was reassured that my COPD is mild! Thank goodness because no provider has explained this to me.
Caring, competent, professional
Excellent
He was the first doctor I have seen in a long time that knew my history! He listened to me and talked to me on my level. He was awesome!!
Easy to discuss symptoms with him. He was very pleasant and informative. He spent time asking me questions and discussing my concerns. I am pleased to have him as a no pulmonologist.
Good
Dr. Diaz is simply THE BEST!
Dr. Diez is one of the top doctors in his profession he has went above and beyond to help me when my health declined to me he is a life saver someone who goes the extra mile to help his patients
Explained every so I could understand it
Always a good
Dr Diaz was very friendly, knowledgeable and had a plan of action.
Helpful
He is the best pulmonologist in the world
All good
Dr. Diaz is my favorite doctor. He's always very friendly and helpful.
Professional, good listener, caring doctor
I like Dr Diaz I think he is very knowledgeable and caring. He has helped me more than he probably knows.
Nothing bad
Easy to talk to.
Concerned and very patient
We talked about my wife dying of cancer in April. Doctor was very caring/compassionate.
Good listener and kind
Good
He always listens and gives feedback.
Dr. Diaz was so knowledgeable and took his time and answered my questions.
Great! It's always great to see this doctor! Nurses & assistants are always helpful & nice.
He was perfect! he listened to what I had to say. he was interested in listening to what I wanted to pursue for my care. he took time to review my CAT scan. The appointment did not feel rushed at all. I appreciated the amount of time and attention he gave to me!
Personable, is honest & up front. Jokes when approp. Thorough, compassionate. Sits & listens.
Patient with me and caring
All good.
Most excellent explained everything
ALL experiences excellent and profoundly professional!!
I think Dr. Diaz is a wonderful provider.
Good
Dr. Diaz is always kind and informative about any questions I have. He takes an interest in helping me improve my asthma condition and overall health.
Dr. Diaz listened to my history. He even "downloaded" outside CT to MyChart.
He was very informative and answered all our questions and concerns
Very friendly and professional
He is the very best very knowledgeable & goes out of his way to explain things very pleasant.
Good.
Absolutely wonderful
Dr. Diaz seems to be a physician at the peak of his profession. I have total confidence in his care giving.
My experience with every medical care office at ISU Wexner Medical Center facilities over the last thirty-nine years have been the very best and is the reason I stayed in Columbus after I retired twelve years ago!
The BEST - Listens very well and shows concern.
All good
Excellent. Listened and asked important questions to help him understand and to help me understand medication and how medications worked. Discussed with input from me, my case.
Dr. Diaz is empathic, an excellent listener, supportive and encouraging.
Good
Love Dr. D
All good.
Dr. Diaz was courteous, professional, and showed genuine concern.
I am taken great care of and treated w/exceptional respect. Everyone was wonderful! Dr. Diaz is an excellent doctor and I am pleased with his service to me!
Dr. Diaz always gives me the best patient/doctor experience. He's always concerned about my well-being.
All good.
Dr. Diaz is a great doctor
Good
Dr Diaz is very professional but yet very personable. Always gives me 100%.I would always recommend him.