Sylvester Black, MD, PHD

Physician, Professor

Transplant

Sylvester Black

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614-293-6724
Accepting new patients

Conditions and expertise

  • Transplantation
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Organ Transplantation

Locations

  • Comprehensive Transplant Center
  • Comprehensive Transplant Center

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Academic information

Department: Surgery

About

Gender
Male

Biography

I am a board-certified transplant surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in diagnosing and treating patients in need of organ transplantation, with a particular focus on liver transplantation and complex abdominal surgeries.

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 professor of Surgery in the Division of Transplant Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. I also serve as Surgical Director of Liver Transplantation and Co-Director of the COPPER Laboratory, where I contribute to advancing transplant science and surgical innovation.

Highlights

  • Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors and Top Black Doctors lists

Conditions and expertise

  • Liver Transplantation
  • Organ Transplantation
  • Transplantation

Locations

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

Credentials

Education

Fellowship - Transplant Surgery
Toronto General Hospital-Western Division, Toronto, ON, Canada
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2012
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
5/24/2004 - 8/22/2008
Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, United States
7/1/2002 - 6/30/2010
Internship - Surgery (General Surgery)
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, United States
6/1/2001 - 6/30/2002
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
6/1/1997 - 6/30/2001

Certification

  • American Board of Surgery
    2/28/2011

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. Black 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
  • University of California, San Francisco
  • University of Colorado Medical School

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