About Me
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
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Organ Transplantation
- Transplantation
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Diseases
- Liver Cancers
- Hepatitis
- Liver Cirrhosis
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
MD
8/13/2003 - 6/10/2007
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2008
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2011
Fellowship
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic, Madison, WI
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2015
Fellowship
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic, Madison, WI
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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.
93 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
5 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. Kelly has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Awesome care. Great doctor. Cares about you as a patient. Explaining everything needed. Very caring and understanding.
Best I have ever had! Dr. Kelly listens to what I have to say and my concerns. He addresses every question I have had. He does not rush on to the next patient.
Dr. Sean Was AMAZING As ALWAYS!!!
Dr. Kelly is a great care provider. Very personable and knowledgeable.
Excellent!
He is kind & knowledgeable Concerned & gets to the point/truth nicely.
Always ask about my health, asks about my husband & adult sons, knows/remembers one of my sons is a comedian & asks about his latest gigs & jokes. Even watch one of his commercials on YTube.
Dr. Kelly was very knowledgeable, explained everything well, and went out of his way to answer all my questions and make me feel comfortable! OSU is lucky to have him on staff and I am lucky to have him as my doctor!
Dr. Sean Kelly is the man!! He did an excellent job. And Excellent really isn't a good enough word. He was kind, and took time to discuss what was going on with my body, and he taught me the process and what we were looking for in the tests that he ordered. He was quite impressive. He has followed up with me several times already, through some of the tests he ordered. This guy is as cool as the other side of the pillow!! He is a great asset that you have at OSU.
Excellent doctor. Gives the best of care. Top notch doctor at OSU.
Dr. Kelly is a great, caring doctor.
Very nice and caring
He was very kind, knowledgeable, put me at ease, explained everything.
I was very impressed with Dr. Kelly.
Dr. Kelly is extremely knowledgeable and professional as well very thoughtful and caring.
excellent.
I live out of town & had done to the local hospital & treated for gallbladder. While there was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. When I was released from the hospital there was no mention of he cirrhosis or how to treat it or what doctor to see for treatment. It was already stage 4. Luckily, a friend of mine retired from Ohio State/Wexner and helped me get referred to Dr. Kelly. he is very thorough, explains things so I communicated. Makes me feel very comfortable and is reassuring. He is the best!
Couldn't be better! Excellent all the way around!
willing to listen to my views on my own health history respect for my perspective explanations that made sense as to ongoing issuesEasy to talk with
Very good experiences and nurse/assistant.
Dr. Kelly is wonderful. He spends as much time with you as you need. He is well versed on my condition. He answers all your questions no matter how trivial they might. Dr. Kelly is one of my favorite providers. Highly recommend him.
Very knowledgeable and showed concern for me
doctor was very informative, took the time to explain what all I have going on. very pleasant!
good
very compassionate
helpful and concerned
Dr. Sean Kelly is very kind and attentive to my disease and other health concerns that I have. Always prompt and answers all my questions.
Great manor - demeanor always good.
Fine Doctor
Dr Kelly has gone above and beyond. he encouraged me to send any questions, which I did via the My Health app, he has responded to each thoroughly and expediently !!He is also very understanding that, to the newbie (me), this is stressful and puts test results in perspective.
He went over everything with me. We discussed all of my past history, as this was my first visit. He explained the treatment he recommended. He ordered lab work.
Nothing bad.
All very good.
Dr. Kelly is extremely competent and had a great bedside manner. I also recommended him to my family doctor to send other patients to Dr. Kelly who may need his service & expertise. I highly recommend him!
Best doctor ever, always listens & if he doesn't know about something he will try to get answer.
He listen to me, he's very good Dr. Sean Kelly.
He always gives me the best information that I need. He is the best doctor I've ever had.