Physician, Professor
Vascular Medicine
Department: Internal Medicine
Steven M Dean, DO, FSVM, RPVI, is the director of the Vascular Medicine Program, Director of Cardiovascular Medicine's Noninvasive Peripheral Vascular Laboratories and Clinical Professor of Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. His postgraduate training included a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in vascular medicine at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Dean has published many articles and book chapters on topics related to vascular medicine and is a frequent lecturer at national meetings on vascular related diseases. He has co-edited three vascular medicine textbooks including the Color Atlas and Synopsis of Vascular Medicine (winner of the 2014 "highly commended" cardiology textbook award by the British Medical Association) . Dr. Dean is an examination writer for the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and is a board member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Medicine and is a board member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society.
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Caring, friendly, helpful
Dr. Dean is by far the best doctor I have ever seen. He is always caring, attentive and makes me feel welcomed when I am at the facility.
Great Experience: REALLY like Dr Dean and I am so happy that I am under his care. He is very kind and polite, which makes me feel at ease. I highly recommend him.
Dr. Dean was absolutely caring and knowledgeable about my diagnosis. Took lots of time with me to explain condition and options.
Asked lots of questions
Very concerning. Knew what was going on my condition. Pleasant!
Dr Dean also had a cardiology fellow working with him and she took my history and did the initial assessment. When he joined us, he confirmed her findings and pointed out some additional things that provided support for the diagnosis I was seeking (lipedema). Since it isn't a widely recognized condition, I appreciated that he is helping newer clinicians and us patients learn about it. Both of them listened to me and validated my concerns, and provided me with options with respect to managing the condition.
Excellent. On time, carong, knowledgeable
Very attentive. Answered all questions I had. No problems.
Dr Dean has the most amazing bedside manner and actually listens to every word you say. I have never experienced the level of compassion that Dr Dean shows his patients. He genuinely cares for me and is working with me to eleminate my pain and find the perfect surgeon. I am incredibly grateful
Excellent doctor know a lot about my issues with my leg no one else did glad I found him
It was good to talk with someone who was so knowledgeable of my condition and options for me to do for my care.
Dr Dean arranged for a nurse to come in and change my patch--a two person procedure.
Everything was great. I just wish they could figure out the problem I am having out.
Dr Dean is outstanding in
Excellent
Dr. Dean is the best! I have been seeing him for many years and feel fortunate to have him as one of my healthcare providers.
Oh my gosh! I've never had a doctor so well prepared (reviewed my records in advance), who gave such a thorough, skillfully and professional exam, and who demonstrated empathy about my concerns.
My care provider is caring, professional and respectful.
Very nice and very knowledgeable about what I was concerned with