Stephen Kolb

Stephen Kolb, MD, PHD

  • Neurology
  • Physician

Professor of Neurology

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-4969

About Me

I am a Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Biological Chemistry & Pharmacology at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I obtained my MD and PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, and completed Neurology Residency and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. I am Director of the OSUWC ALS/MND Multidisciplinary Clinic and Research Program, and serves as the OSU Neurology NeuroNEXT Principle Investigator. My research laboratory is focused upon the molecular and cellular mechanisms of motor neuron diseases with the goal of developing effective therapies.

I approach patient care the way I would expect my physician to approach me – with competence, honesty and a collaborative style.

I am a physician/scientist. I care for patients who suffer from Lou Gehrig’s disease and spinal muscular atrophy.

Working with people living with incurable diseases is a privilege. I take pride in playing a positive role in the lives of people who face increasing disability and their own death, with bravery and grace.

At the same time, being helpless to stop the progression of Lou Gehrig’s disease motivates me to get back to my lab and work with my colleagues to figure out how to stop it. My hope is that by the time I retire, this will not be an incurable disease. And at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we work hard every day to help turn that hope into a reality.
Highlights
  • Started program to connect clinics and researchers
  • Recipient of two NIH grants
  • Research focused upon diseases of the motor neuron
  • Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
  • Best Doctor in America, 2017

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Muscular Dystrophies
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy
  • Neuromuscular Diseases

Locations Where I Practice

Neurology

in Outpatient Care Gahanna
920 N. Hamilton Road
Suite 500
Gahanna, OH 43230
614-293-4969

Neurology

in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
2050 Kenny Road
Pavilion 3rd Floor Suite 3100
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-4969

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

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

University of Texas-Houston Dental School, Houston, TX
6/1/1990 - 6/30/1998

Internship

Presbyterian Medical Center/University of Pennsylv, Philadelphia, PA
7/1/1998 - 6/30/1999

Residency

Presbyterian Medical Center/University of Pennsylv, Philadelphia, PA
7/1/1999 - 6/30/2002

Fellowship

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
7/1/2002 - 6/30/2007

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
5/12/2003

Academic Information

My Department

Neurology

My Division

General Neurology

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.

41 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.8 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.8 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.7 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.8 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024

    Very good. We were satisfied with our doctor.

  • Reviewed on Sep 05, 2024

    He was the most caring doctor I have ever seen. He was absolutely wonderful!

  • Reviewed on Sep 04, 2024

    He was a super person

  • Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024

    He is extremely knowledgeable and offered a diagnosis for my condition that other providers could not provide.

  • Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

    I loved him he was very knowledgeable about my condition.

  • Reviewed on Aug 05, 2024

    Professional, courtious, attentive to my issue and comments, he was an interesting guy

  • Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024

    Liked his direct, forth-coming approach but didn't have enough time to respond to concerns/ questions about next steps. He was not able to treat whole patient/ only wanted to address one thing that he felt fell within his specialty.

  • Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

    Enjoyed the enthusiastic and upbeat staff, very helpful and doctor is knowledgeable in his field

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. Kolb has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.

  • CureSMA
  • Eikonolastes Therapeutics, Inc.

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