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
920 N. Hamilton Road
Gahanna, OH 43230
614-366-0375
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3890
in Outpatient Care Gahanna
920 N. Hamilton Road
Suite 500
Gahanna, OH 43230
614-293-4969
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 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
7/1/1998 - 6/30/1999
Residency
Presbyterian Medical Center/University of Pennsylvania, 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
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.
61 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 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
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.
He was phenomenal! He was genuine and treated me with a level of compassion that I have not had before from a doctor. He took the time with me to explain everything that was going on with me that I had never been told before and he patiently explained things in a way that I could understand. He showed me showed me respect and he also encouraged and congratulated me for my years of recovery. To me he set the bar really high and if I ever needed to see a neurologist again I would do everything I could to get scheduled with him again. I left feeling encouraged and built up and hopeful.
Dr.Kolb provided an excellent service to me with individualized care and showed concern and compassion to me.
I really liked him. Explained things well. Answered all my questions. He did not act like my questions were stupid. Empathetic.
No concerns
Professional and knowledgeable
Showed deep interest. So knowledgeable and explained things in a way I could understand
All good experience, some doctors notes were wrongly entered, I made him aware of this
I am very appreciative of Dr Kolb's knowledge of and careful evaluation evaluation of my condition. I left feeling very reassured.
Dr. Kolb spent more time with us than scheduled and gave us such care and explanation to my issue. I left the office with answers and a peace of mind.
Very helpful
Very good. We were satisfied with our doctor.
He was the most caring doctor I have ever seen. He was absolutely wonderful!
He was a super person
He is extremely knowledgeable and offered a diagnosis for my condition that other providers could not provide.
I loved him he was very knowledgeable about my condition.
Professional, courtious, attentive to my issue and comments, he was an interesting guy
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.
Enjoyed the enthusiastic and upbeat staff, very helpful and doctor is knowledgeable in his field
He was the first doctor that actually listened to our issues and concerns. Loved his time with us.
Seems easy to talk to and very open
Very explanatory with all details of ALS and pros and cons of medicine and future of the proper steps I need to take for a long life.
Wow He was awesome listened to all my concerns and pointed us in a direction for help. He is the most amazing doctor I have seen in the last Six years. Kind, Caring and Compassionate.
Communication could be better but all else is good.
Dr. Kolb never makes me feel rushed. He is very caring and very knowledgeable.
He listens well and is very good at explaining things.