About Me
As an electrophysiologist, I specialize in the care of cardiac arrhythmias. I take a multidisciplinary approach to care. My team and I consult with the appropriate specialists if additional input is needed to provide the best outcomes. I’m passionate about being able to deliver therapies that can significantly improve my patients’ quality of life.
My research interests include evaluating new technologies for ablation of cardiac arrhythmias and advancements in cardiac device therapy, specifically pacemakers and defibrillators.
I enjoy working at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center because it’s an institution that continuously strives to improve the quality of care, and I always receive the necessary support to perform advanced arrhythmia therapies.
When I’m not working, I enjoy golfing, fly fishing and spending time with my family and dogs.
Highlights
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2015–2019
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
- Castle Connolly Doctor of the Year, 2017
- Medical director, Electrophysiology Lab, 2007–present
- Member, Heart Rhythm Society, 2006–present
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Atrial Flutter
- Heart Block
- Ventricular Premature Complexes
- Bradycardia
- Tachycardia, Ventricular
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Tachycardia, Supraventricular
- Defibrillators, Implantable
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Sarcoidosis
- Electrophysiology
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Device Removal
- Catheter Ablation
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Coronary Care Units
Locations Where I Practice
452 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
452 W. 10th Ave.
1st Floor Columbus, OH 43210
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
MD
9/1/1982 - 6/1/1986
Internship
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/1986 - 6/30/1987
Residency
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/1987 - 6/30/1991
Fellowship
University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/1991 - 6/30/1993
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
9/13/1989
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Cardiovascular)
11/6/1991
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
4/1/2020
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.
41 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 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
4.7 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 10/25/2021, Dr. Kalbfleisch has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Professional.
Approach, concern. Professionally, explained it so simple; amazing could continue - exceptional
Thorough about everything , expressed concern about my questions
Dr. K took his time to listen.
I wish I could have gotten more in depth info on sarc/cardiac - This has been a long difficult & frustrating journey with so little known about sarc.
Dr. Kalbfleisch explained to me what they could and could not do regarding my PVC'S in my heart. He explained that where the malfunction was located would determine what they could do.
all excellent
Discusses medical information in a comfortable manner
Dr. Kalbfleish has always been the same.
Dr. Kalbfleisch was awesome. He was so concerned and answered a lot of questions. Good & bad.