About Me
As a neurologist, I have dedicated much of my career to treating patients with Huntington’s disease, a rare, inherited disorder that causes nerve cells in the brain to break down. I have been serving as the medical director of Ohio State’s Huntington’s Disease Clinic since 2000. We are one of only 56 centers in the country designated as a Center of Excellence by the Huntington’s Disease Society of America.
I am proud to lead an exceptional multidisciplinary team that includes neurologists, a genetic counselor, a social worker, and physical, occupational and speech therapists. We provide genetic counseling for people at risk for inheriting Huntington’s disease, as well as confirmatory genetic testing and help with ongoing symptom management.
In addition to my clinical work, I am highly involved with research. Our clinic is the only one in central Ohio with a large Huntington’s disease clinical trial program. I have been the primary investigator on over 20 trials. I am currently the North American co-primary investigator of the international PROOF-HD phase 3 clinical trial of pridopidine for those with early-stage Huntington’s disease. I also work closely with the Huntington Study Group, which is an international consortium of academic centers focused on advancing Huntington’s Disease research. I serve as co-chair of the group’s Executive Membership Committee.
My role includes helping to train medical students, residents, and fellows as they rotate through the Huntington’s Disease Clinic. I am a professor in the departments of Neurology and Neuroscience at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
When I’m not working, I love taking long walks with our family dog, an energetic Shetland sheepdog. I enjoy reading, gardening, cooking and drawing.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2017 and 2018
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Alzheimer Disease
- Huntington's Disease
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Cognitive Neurology
- Memory Disorders
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Myoclonus
Locations Where I Practice
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3890
in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
2050 Kenny Road
Pavilion 3rd Floor Suite 3100
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-4969
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
9/30/1982 - 6/14/1985
Internship
University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL
6/25/1985 - 6/30/1986
Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
7/1/1986 - 6/30/1989
Fellowship
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
7/1/1989 - 7/31/1991
Fellowship
Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA
8/1/1991 - 9/30/1994
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
10/30/1990
Academic Information
My Department
Neurology
My Division
General Neurology
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.
82 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. Kostyk 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.
- National Institutes of Health
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Huntington Study Group
- Huntington's Disease Society of America
I love Dr. Koystk!!
I am getting worse and she was able to help me get ready for a new medicine to help
She always takes the time to address any issues and is very thorough.
Very caring and thorough in trying to find the correct and helpful prescriptions
Always a good experience!! She has been my neurologist since 2009/2010. Remembers the smallest details.
Great
Dr kostyk is the best. She always spends plenty of time explaining med changes and examining me
Listened well
Dr Kostyk always listens to our concerns and explains things thoroughly.
Knowledgeable
Have trust in dr Sandra
What can I say?? My " care provider" was Doctor Kostyk. She is the BEST!
Excellent
Very caring and informative
She is amazing! Dr Kostyk is vital to my existence!! She is also vital to my entire family as my disease is a family disease with no cure.
Great appointment with Dr. Kostyk. She always listens to our concerns and explains how we can address them.
Listens very carefully.
Dr. Kostyk answered my concerns.
My provider is the absolute best!! I gave her a big hug before leaving because I genuinely love her like family. She has helped my family and I tremendously in navigating my terminal illness for which their is no cure.
Always listens and takes the time she needs with us
We love Dr. Kostyk.