About Me
I’m a neurological surgeon specializing in open and endovascular neurosurgery. Because of my dual training, I can focus on the optimal approach to treat each patient rather than on a specific technique. I received my medical degree and PhD from Duke University and remained at Duke to complete a residency in neurological surgery and fellowship in endovascular/cerebrovascular neurosurgery.
My research focuses on exploiting the properties of RNA biology to better diagnose and treat thromboembolic disease as it pertains to cerebrovascular neurosurgery. I’ve received the American Heart Association’s New Investigator Award and Duke University’s RNA Award for Research within the Department of Genetics. In addition, I have been awarded multiple grants by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a novel and reversible drug to treat patients who present with acute ischemic stroke.
What I love most about The Ohio State University are the extensive resources that are available to patients. From the intensive care unit to the nationally recognized on-site rehabilitation institute, everything a patient needs for treatment and recovery is right here. Being at the forefront of new treatments for neurovascular disease fuels my passion in neurosurgery and helps me provide the most complete care to my patients.
Highlights
- Lawrence J. Mervis, MD, Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Neurosurgery
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine Leadership and Chair Award
- Speaker at TEDxOSU
- Best Scientific Paper Award at the cerebrovascular section meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
Locations Where I Practice
300 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
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Education and Training
Education History
Duke University Medical Center
6/30/2007
Duke University Medical Center
6/30/2012
Duke University Medical Center
6/1/2014
MD
Duke University School of Medicine
5/14/2006
Ph.D.
Duke University
8/11/2005
Academic Information
Board Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery
11/3/2018
My Department
Neurological Surgery
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.
88 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
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
4.6 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 12/20/2018, Dr. Nimjee has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Nothing bad.
Very professional, put me at ease and explained things in a way I could understand.
Best experience I've had @ OSU.
Dr. Nimjee was no doubt the most professional medical person I have ever encountered. He is a SUPERSTAR!!
Dr. Nimjee was able to explain things on a lay person's level. He treated my fear as legitimate, not taking it personally. He was ready with statistics to alleviate my concerns to some degree.
Very good.
Friendly/thorough/easy to understand in regard to diagnosis/the best!
Explained everything & was very cordial.
Dr. Nimjee treated me as a person rather than just a patient. He understood & diffused my anxiety so we could have an informed conversation about my medical needs. His expertise combined with his interpersonal skills make him one of the top MD's I have consulted for care. If I ever need a neurosurgeon, I will request Dr. Nimjee and will strongly recommend him to others.
The doctor was very easy to understand while explaining what to expect. By easy to understand I mean putting things into terms that were understandable and not technical terms that only doctors could understand.