Susan Koletar, MD

Physician, Professor

Infectious Disease

Conditions and expertise

  • HIV

Locations

  • Infectious Disease Care

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Academic information

Department: Internal Medicine

About

Gender
Female

Biography

I am a board-certified infectious disease physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in diagnosing and treating patients with complex infectious diseases, including HIV and other immunocompromising conditions.

My patients can rely on me for high-quality, compassionate care and honest communication in every encounter. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled experts to ensure each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and values.

In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of providers. I am a clinical professor of Internal Medicine and director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

Highlights

  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
  • Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
  • Best Doctor in America, 2017

Conditions and expertise

  • HIV

Locations

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

Credentials

Education

Fellowship - Infectious Disease
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1986 - 6/1/1988
Residency - Internal Medicine
Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV, United States
7/1/1983 - 6/1/1986
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
8/1/1979 - 5/1/1983

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine/Infectious Disease
    11/1/1988
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
    9/16/1987

Ratings and 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

4.9 out of 5 overall
  • Explains Things Carefully
    5.0 / 5
  • Listens Carefully
    5.0 / 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    5.0 / 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    5.0 / 5
  • Shows Respect
    5.0 / 5
  • Time Spent Together
    5.0 / 5

Patient Comments

  • Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

    Always staying positive with my sickness . Giving me hope in life.

  • Reviewed on Sep 09, 2025

    I've been a patient of Dr Koltar for 20 some years she is the best of the best .

  • Reviewed on Sep 07, 2025

    Dr Koletar has been advising on my condition for approximately 14 years. She always spends ample time during our visits, explains scientific concepts in a way that's easy for me to understand, and asks my opinion regarding decisions about my treatment. I couldn't be happier with her.

  • Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

    Dr K is phenomenal

  • Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

    All good she's the best!

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 11/3/2025 Dr. Koletar 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.

  • National Institutes of Health

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