About Me
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.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017
- Best Doctor in America 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Internal Medicine
- Scleroderma, Systemic
- Vascular Diseases
- Venous Insufficiency
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Leg Ulcer
- Edema
- Lymphedema
- Carotid Artery Diseases
Locations Where I Practice
6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016
614-814-7777
in Outpatient Care Dublin
6700 University Boulevard
5th Floor, Suite 5B
Dublin, OH 43016
614-293-7677
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Oklahoma State University College Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa, OK
6/1/1985 - 5/30/1989
Internship
St. James Osteopathic Hospital, Olympia Fields, IL
7/1/1989 - 6/30/1990
Residency
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
7/1/1990 - 6/30/1993
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
7/1/1993 - 6/30/1994
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
9/22/1993
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Cardiovascular Medicine
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.
325 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
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
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 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. Dean 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.
Dr Dean is very professional and listens to my concerns. He explained previous test results in easy to understand way.
Dr. Dean is always well informed of my total health picture when he comes in to see me. He expresses concern and interest in what you have to say. He actively listens to my questions and answers them clearly. He is amazing in that he remembers things about my family and inquires into their well-being.
Kind, through, and professional
Friendly fun informative therapy working as expected.!
Very caring care provider.
Dr Dean is always attentive.
Dr. Was very knowledgeable and considerate.
Very professional and pleasant
Very Good
He was very kind and treated me with respect. He listened to what I had to say without being dismissive. His thorough knowledge about my condition validated the experience I was having. He was very detailed and clear about treatment options and what to do going forward.
He didn't rush. He listened and offered information that I didn't know. He made me feel comfortable discussing my health concerns.
Had clearly read Pat's extensive medical history, got right to the heart of the matter (an issue we had wondered about for some time.) Left with great clarity how the medical issue would be addressed and some incorrect guidance we had received in another state was corrected. Very kind & straightforward manner.
Confident, professional, helpful, friendly, experienced, knowledgeable.
Good
Great
Very nice all good
Received care and concern about an additional condition beyond what he was seeing me for. Very personal and professional with respect for my questions and concerns
Care provider was very nice and explained symptoms of my condition and answered all of my questions about lipidema.
Great
Dr Dean is the most compassionate, caring and knowledgeable doctor. He always tries to help me in whatever capacity that he can. We need more doctors like him.
Thorough, good listener, compassionate, I felt heard. I have hope to reverse effects of lack of treatment.
Care provider researched my skin problem not related to his area of vascular medicine, which I will mention In upcoming appt with dermatologist.
Both the Fellow and Doctor were professional, caring, built rapport, and were informative
Dr Dean was very courteous and knowledgeable
The doctor was excellent, he clearly knows a lot about lymphedema. My case is something he hasn't seen before, and cannot explain on the first visit, but he's ordered additional test and I'm confident we will find the answers.
Dr Dean is a great listener and takes time to assure that my concerns are addresses.
The best
Exceptionally nice
I was so grateful to get to see Dr. Dean and I thought he was great.
Dr was very patient with listening to concerns and explaining care.
Excellent experience. Very pleased with Dr. Dean.
He was very kind and listened well
Very understanding and knowledgeable.
I have confidence that Dr. Dean will get to the bottom of what is wrong with me.
Very good
He is extremely knowledgeable in what appears to be an underdiagnosed condition. He made a diagnosis that had caused previous decades of frustration and misunderstanding.
Dr. Dean is one of my favorites. He takes the time to explain everything and answers any questions I might have. Very informative and very helpful and always friendly.
Very knowledgeable and provided guidance to improve my condition
The provider explained my condition and gave me hope that his treatment could help.
Very thorough
Dr. Dean is an excellent doctor. I have seen him for 25 years. He always responds quickly to any my chart message. He is caring and always on top of any concern I may have.
All good
I think Dr. Dean is probably one of the easiest and most friendly doctors I have ever had. Took time with me, looked into concerns I had with my health and went above and beyond great care.
Dr.Dean was very knowledgeable and informative.
Everything was good
Caring, thoughtful and attentive
A wonderful doctor who listened well and gave me a lot of helpful information
Dr. Was was very nice and knew what he was talking about. I would have liked to explain more on my end of my experience but he still showed he knew what he was talking about. No major complaints.
Dr. Dean is always polite and courteous but I wish he hadn't spent so much of our short appointment trying to convince me to take Ozempic as a non-diabetic.
Dr. Dean really listens, and I never feel that he's rushed or in a hurry to get to the next patient.
Prepared and cared about the changes in my medical team at OSU
Excellent
He was pleasant
He was great. He was very straightforward about what he thinks might be going on. He had very good suggestions.
Good: Doctor's ability to use "My Chart" to verify some of my prior health issues and procedures.
Very professional. Great experience
He seem nice and knowledgeable, this was my first appointment with him .
Listened and explained everything
Excellent
Dr Dean took his time, checked my records when he wanted info, went over and above the basics. Took his time with me, answered my questions and gave me positive feedback and encouragement.
Time taken was perfect, knowledgeable, kind, caring. Listened to my questions and concerns and gave answers and open door for additional questions as they come up
Patient, interested, kind.
Everything was good
Good
He was very sweet ,kind and caring.
Both doctors, Dean and Chad (I forget his last name) were very informative and showed concern for my concerns, making me feel heard.
Excellent doctor, very knowledgeable and caring. Spends enough time with patients and answers all questions
He listens well and shows care.
Actually listened
Dr Dean is an excellent health care provider. He listens to concerns expressed, is polite and professional. He conveys confidence in his expertise.
He was very professional, experienced and knowledgeable of my condition, and made me feel better about what I'm dealing with
Excellent Dr Dean is the best
Dr. Dean Is very helpful and polite. He listens and is always able to give his input. I appreciate his willingness to help me find the perspective I need and the person who can help me.
The doctor listened to me and understood me. I havent had that when it came to lymphedema. I've been to some horrible doctor's that didn't believe anything except that I needed to lose weight. Or It was all In my head. I came away with a sense of hopefulness. Like finally I am not carrying the weight on my shoulders.
I thought he was very helpful explaining why I needed treatment and referring me to a therapist.
Invested and thoughtful
I had a very nice experience.
Dr Dean is top notch in his field. I would recommend him to to anyone whom needed his expertise.
He was very understanding, knowledgeable, and helpful. He gave me lots of information and a plan to deal with my medical concerns.
First time seeing Dr .but his staff of worker around him were great
He explained my condition well and what could be done to help it. He told me it would be better for me to take low dose prednisone pills when there is a flare up than so many shots of kenalog.
Knew my information and was prepared to discuss my condition.
Dr. Dean is awesome. Very knowledgeable, great bedside manner. I felt like I had a great doctor and that I was going to get helped with my problem. He's a great listener too.
Dr. Dean is an excellent doctor and he listens to your concerns.
Dr. Dean was very cordial and knowledgeable about my condition.
I love this doctor taking care of me! I trust him to be knowledgeable, thorough and forward looking.
Made me feel like he can help me.
I really appreciate his concern for my health, he knows my situation when he enters the room. Looks at records beforehand and knows why I am there.
He was awesome, really liked him. Knew about my past information with a previous physician. Very informative and positive.
Good Very Good
Dr. Dean is just the best! Very knowledgeable about my health issues, explained things clearly and is very personable.
Very thorough
Very thorough, takes as much time as needed, never rushes though an appointment. An expert on my condition.
The doctor was very considerate & attentive & taught me a lot about my condition.
My care provider showed me concern and also gave me great advice on how to go about maintaining my health and also encourage me to keep on doing good. Showed concern for my health and also described to me what I was going through in clear understandable instructions I was very thankful for my care provider I learned a lot more about my situation from him.
Kind knowledgeable and encouraging
Dr Dean is the best. Spends plenty of time with me and makes suggestions that I appreciate.
He was knowledgeable friendly easy to talk too
Dr Dean is truly an outstanding physician!
Dr. Dean listened about my concerns and discussed a new medication for me to try.
Attentive,helpful,caring,informative
Always ready to listen and assist with my medical condition
He was very knowledgeable of my situation, and of the care I needed and was helpful and further in my recovery
Dr Dean explained how I could have a high pulse and low blood pressure at the same time with my systolic dysfunction
Very good, considered many follow up procedures
Felt very relaxed and happy
Very knowledgeable with practical advise goingforward
Dr. Dean is wonderful. I have seen him before and feel my concerns are addressed whenever I leave his office.
Great experience
First, a young man came into the exam room and introduced himself and said he had a fellowship. He went over my history, did an exam, explained what he thought about my condition and told me Dr. Dean would be in next. Both were excellent in manner and explanation of things concerning my condition.
He cared , he listened , he has a plan for me. I feel like I now have hope !
Explained everything well
Dr. Dean is outstanding! Very patient, attentive and caring!
So friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Carefully examined my chart (all my physicians are OSU Wexner Center people) and reviewed various diagnoses and the treatment I am currently receiving or have received in the past. I think Dr. Dean is the kindest, most attentive physician I have ever visited.
Very understanding took time to answer all questions
Came right in and provided outstanding care.
Dr. Dean was wonderful! I couldn't ask for a better doctor.
Dr. Dean has always been extremely thorough regarding my care. He always takes the time needed and listens to my answers and any concerns. He's very caring and seems invested in helping me.
Very friendly and knowledgeable
Very competent
Dr Dean was one of the nicest and most respectful physicians I have encountered. He treated me like an intelligent person and answered every question I had thoughtfully and thoroughly.
Dr. Dean while very knowledgeable can talk down to patients. Was upset with his comment about my current weight.
Dr. Dean is a positive person. He has a great personality that puts you at ease. I have a lot of confidence in him.
He is good.
Dr. Dean is the most caring provider I have had in my 43 years. He is kind, friendly, compassionate, and actually listens to his patients. I am so happy he Is my provider.
Very professional - listened - ordered CT scan to verify issue. Great really like Dr. Dean have already recom. to family.
The doctor was very friendly and explained things very well
Very pleased and feel He has my best interest.
All good.
The doctors introduced themselves, asked questions, listened carefully and seem to be familiar with my chart. This was my first visit.
This was my first experience with Dr. Dean and my first experience with vascular. I felt very comfortable with and confident in Dr. Dean.
Pleasant, good at explaining my medical issues, encouraging.
Dr. Steve Dean was exceptional.
He's a very good listener and I like how he thinks outside the box using both medications & supplements.
Dr. Dean was friendly, patient and gave great feedback about ways to help improve my condition.
He is an amazing doctor - listens and is very concerned for his patients.
The Dr was very helpful, very nice, answered all the questions we had. He did not rush us thru anything, took time to make a plan for me.
Pleasantly got caught up since my previous visit reviewing my situation.
He was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me. He made me feel very comfortable
The care provider was excellent and knowledgable.
Good
Dr. Dean is first class! He solved a problem I have had for months.
Dr. Dean is just amazing. I tell him each visit that I wish I had known about him several years ago. One of the best drs. I've ever had!
Kind, thorough.
Dr. Dean is hands down the best doctor I've ever seen. My other doctors said nothing was wrong, and they didn't listen. When I saw Dr. Dean he knew exactly was wrong and how to treat it. After years of being disregarded from other doctors, I'm so thankful I found Dr. Dean. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
He spent the time needed to examine me, answer all my questions and offered to assist me with getting equipment I needed that my PCP was dragging his feet with knowing how badly I needed it and agreed I needed it.
Very knowledgeable.