Sean Kelly, MD
Physician, Professor
Gastroenterology, Transplant - Hepatology
Make an appointment
614-293-6255
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Cancers
- Hepatitis
- Liver Diseases
- Liver Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
Locations
- East Hospital
- University Hospital – Rhodes Hall
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
- Additional languages
- German
Biography
As a hepatologist at Ohio State, I treat patients with abnormal liver tests, hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver and other liver diseases. I am honored to be part of this interesting field and help patients through a potentially stressful part of their lives. I strive to provide very thorough and attentive care with a focus on every patient's individual goals. Establishing a friendly, trusting relationship with my patients is extremely important.
My favorite part about working here at Ohio State is interacting with so many different people. I enjoy helping people to understand their condition and achieve better health.
When I’m not working, I like to spend time with my wife, family and friends. I enjoy running, cross country skiing, music and watching sports of all kinds.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018, 2019
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Conditions and expertise
- Hepatitis
- Liver Cancers
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Diseases
- Liver Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Transplantation
Locations
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-6255
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Transplant Hepatology
- University of WI Hospital & Clinics, Madison, WI, United States
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016 - Fellowship - Gastroenterology
- University of WI Hospital & Clinics, Madison, WI, United States
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2015 - Residency - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2011 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2008 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/13/2003 - 6/10/2007
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
9/24/2024 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Transplant Hepatology
11/2/2016 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
11/10/2015
Ratings and 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.
252 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Sean Kelly has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Extremely knowledgeable and empathetic to my needs and wishes
I love Dr S Kelly . He is wonderful , thorough, clear concise with plan . He is the best
Excellent in listening and explaining my questions in detail and terms that I could relate to and understand. Always feel at ease about my condition after discussions with Dr. Kelly. Always has a plan for my future progress and health.
Always outs my concerns first.
Always good
Very friendly and seemed to care
He was very informative about my current health ,addressed it appropriately and discussed that I no longer need monthly testing unless I have a set back.This was really great news for me.
Dr Kelly is the best doctor I've ever met!
Message dr Kelly through the osu app and always get a quick response. This is not from when I had the actual visit but I had a medical issue and he actually called. Dr Kelly really cares about his patients.
Excellent
Good listener. Before leaving the office we had a plan.
Very good
All good
Personable, kind, caring, friendly.
Dr. Kelly is very caring, clearly cares for his patients, enjoys listening and talking with them.
Dr Kelly was very informative and sent a lot of time addressing my concerns and questions
All good
Dr. Sean Kelly treated me with professionalism, yet he put me at ease with "plain speak" regarding my conditions.
He was very positive. Made me feel better about myself and health.
Great