About Me
I am a physician assistant in the Adult Reconstruction division at Ohio State, I work with adult patients undergoing reconstructive surgeries, with an emphasis on hip and knee replacements, and I also treat conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. I see patients in the office as well as assist in the operating room with my supervising physician.
I’m proudly helping to grow the Outpatient Total Joint Program here at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, which has led to enhanced care for our patients. This role includes helping to train other advanced practice providers to support the division.
I have been specializing in orthopedics for more than 15 years and I am deeply passionate about providing quality patient care. I listen to my patients’ concerns and thoroughly explain treatment options that are tailored to their individual needs and goals.
I especially enjoy working in academic medicine because of the opportunity to work alongside fellows, residents, medical students and physician assistant students. The trainees provide ongoing education that advances my own career growth in the field of orthopedics, and it’s a privilege to share my knowledge and experience with them.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Sports Medicine
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Osteoarthritis
- Hip Replacement Arthroplasty
- Knee Replacement Arthroplasty
- Hip Fractures
- Orthopedics
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
- Arthritis
- Joint Diseases
- Musculoskeletal Pain
Locations Where I Practice
6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016
614-814-7777
543 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
614-688-6400
6515 Pullman Drive
Lewis Center, OH 43035
614-688-7140
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Graduate
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
1/2/2007 - 8/6/2009
Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
7/30/2009
Academic Information
My Department
Orthopaedics
My Division
Orthopaedics
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.
180 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
4.8 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
It was a good experience, Sarah checked with Dr Greco, when he returned from some days off. She let me know what he suggestedI.
I came in for regular injection for my left knee. However, the person was short and not very sympathetic to future needs to have a knee replacement and needing to go to a rehab facility and argued with me about what OSU does, which is not what you do when you have Medicare and don't wait till the last minute to set up a facility and you have to have prior authorization to go to facility or even have the surgery. She did not seem to understand any of this and was unsympathetic. I'm in a lot of pain all the time with other many physical problems which do not allow me to go straight lfrom a media place but to home as an outpatient due to living alone. I wear braces on my feet, hands, elbows, etc
Sarah Babka is always the utmost pleasant and professional clinician. Sarah is always on time and prepared for our appointment
Always respectful and understanding of my needs.
Friendly, Caring, helpful, professional.
Very good
Sarah is one of the best! Attentive, engaged, extremely knowledgeable. Very pleased with care given by Dr Beal, Sarah, and all office staff
Very professional
Showed real concern about my problem and tried to help the best they could
The provider was very thorough in her examination and attentive to my questions and concerns.
Courteous, professional care
Sarah, as always is very professional, caring and informative
Sarah answered all my questions and explained what to expect going forward.
Great experience
All good
Well informed about my condition and willing to talk about my personal health issues and how they affect my ability to recover in the best way possible. I had to call a day after my visit to ask for some prescription medication and was helped very quickly and with compassion.
Sarah Babka from Dr. Greco's office is an excellent provider. She worked closely with me while I was recovering from knee surgery, always ensuring my pain was well managed, and at the same time working to wean me off of the pain meds as soon as possible given my medical history with addiction. I never felt judged or persecuted for being a recovering addict. On the contrary, I was treated with respect and dignity.
Helped me understand healing process
Offered reasonable explanations for issue & 2 alternatives for treatment -- I chose one.
Sarah Babka is the best provider I've had and she more efficient and knowledgeable as a physicians assistant than the actual surgeons are. I wish she was a family provider and not just orthopedics.
Sarah is excellent. I feel extremely comfortable asking her questions & advice about the injections for my right knee.
Exceptional
My experience with the provider was good.
Dr. Babko is absolutely so professional, kind and caring. I appreciate her so much.
Excellent
All good
Extremely knowledgeable- able to assess accurately and provide guidance to move toward healing and wellness
Sarah is always friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about the condition I see her for, and caring to listen about other conditions I need a referral for.
Exceeded mt expectations
Was very concerned about my issue & went above & beyond to help me.
Sarah is always open to my questions, explains everything well, shares my xrays & tells me what I'm looking at. She remembers my knee replacement journey & reassures me that the replacement is stable. I am very confident in the knowledge & care that Sarah is giving me.
Everyone that I dealt with was very professional, knowledgeable and helpful.
excellent
Great experience all around. Nothing negative to report.
Good
Very good care
Took time for my appointment, answered questions, gave great directions to follow up healing at home.
She was awesome
All good.
Sara was able to reassure me about my concerns.
Dr. Sarah Babca is always very kind and concerned. Listens to my needs. I have great trust and respect for her. Thank you
Sarah Babka, PA is so very wonderful and caring. She always thoroughly evaluates my health problems and presents appropriate treatment options.
Felt I was important to her
Examined my calf muscle, checked my activity level, and discussed optionsRescheduled my follow-up for hip replacement and x-ray to include my calf muscle
Sarah is excellent!! She listens to my concerns & questions. She has helped me on this entire recovery for this very extensive knee replacement. I appreciate her caring approach.
Doctor was very knowledgeable, kind and informed
Good
She is the greatest
She was Wonderful and explained my situation with me so that I could understand.
A very caring and professional provider.
Sarah was kind, knowledgeable, took the time to answer all my questions and was thorough with explanations as to what could be the causing the numbness in my calf and foot. She demonstrated additional exercises I could perform to help strengthen my leg muscles.
This was a pot-op visit. Hospital course was complicated due to blood clots and a UTI. This was the first visit after surgery and was with the PA. She was very kind and knowledgeable not just about the knee replacement but about the complications. She ensured all medical needs were met and answered and placed a referral to urology. We were there for her knee but this PA provided "personalized healthcare".
Sarah is always attentive and makes sure everything has been covered. She really helped my understand why I was having the issues.
My care provider was the best as always when it comes to orthopedics
Good
Did not address the concerns I presented to my satisfaction.
Personable and listened to everything I had questions on
She explained my options and what would be the next steps.
Friendly and knowledgeable
Always nice seeing Sarah, she is a warm and kind person.
Attentive and careful, as well as thorough in testing my injured knee
Good
Excellent professional care
Helpful.
Sarah is wonderful. Takes her time to ask questions and give thoughtful and expert answers. I have utmost confidence in her care and advise.
Sarah Babka is awesome and I have total confidence in her!
Sarah is extremely supportive and knowledgeable in helping me fully recover from surgery. She is great at suggesting alternative exercises and/or treatments to help keep me improving. And she is equally attentive to my questions and concerns. She has definitely help me stay positive during my recovery.