Stephen Kirkby

Stephen Kirkby, MD

  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Physician

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-5822

About Me

I am a board-certified pulmonologist and critical care physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in diagnosing and treating patients with complex respiratory conditions, including cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, respiratory tract infections, and congenital lung diseases. I also have extensive expertise in lung transplantation and pediatric pulmonary medicine.

My patients can rely on me for high quality, compassionate care and honest communication in every encounter. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled experts to ensure each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and values.

In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of providers. I serve as a clinical professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatric am the medical director of the Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Sleep Disorders
  • Organ Transplantation
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Asthma
  • Respiration Disorders
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Transplantation
  • Intensive Care
  • Upper Respiratory Infections

Locations Where I Practice

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
8/11/1997 - 5/20/2001

Internship

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2001 - 6/30/2002

Residency

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2002 - 6/30/2005

Fellowship

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2010

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
8/23/2005

American Board of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease
11/12/2008

American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine
10/27/2009

American Board of Pediatrics/Pulmonology
11/8/2012

Academic Information

My Department

Internal Medicine

My Division

Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

More About My Work

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.

47 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.8 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    5.0 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    5.0 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.8 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    5.0 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

    He was fine.

  • Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

    He answered all our questions and was very helpful

  • Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

    Hey let me know exactly what I needed to do

  • Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

    Mostly good

  • Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

    Dr. Kirkby is amazing. Very skilled, competent and compassionate. Really works to solve my medical issues.

  • Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

    Absolutely zero negative feedback. I have a wonderful care team.

  • Reviewed on Jul 06, 2025

    Best experience I have had

  • Reviewed on May 16, 2025

    He was kind

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. Kirkby has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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