About Me
Timothy Obarski, DO, FACC, FACP, is a cardiologist and an assistant professor of clinical internal medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Dr. Obarski earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He went on to complete his residency and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Obarski received multiple awards while in school including the Chief Cardiology Fellow Award, Clinical Research Fellow Award and Intern of the Year.
Dr. Obarski is involved with the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians as a Fellow and serving on numerous professional committees. He is a founding member and past president of the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echo Labs, and on the board of directors of the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
Dr. Obarski is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Obarski’s clinical interests include transesophageal echocardiography, mitral valve dysfunction, pericardial disease and nuclear cardiology.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2019
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Echocardiography
- Nuclear Medicine
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Primary Prevention
- Coronary Care Units
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Hypertension
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2920
in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
1800 Zollinger Road
2nd Floor East
Columbus, OH 43221
614-685-8800
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL
9/4/1979 - 5/31/1983
Internship
St. James Osteopathic Hospital, Olympia Fields, IL
7/1/1983 - 6/30/1984
Residency
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
7/1/1984 - 6/30/1987
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
7/1/1987 - 6/30/1990
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
9/16/1987
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular
11/8/1989
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.
162 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 09/29/2023, Dr. Obarski has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Very receptive what I wanted to say and took time and answered all my questions.
I've been seeing Dr. O'barski for 17 years. He seems to like me personally and takes good care of me since my heart attack by changing meds when needed and ordering tests.
Excellent doctor! I always enjoy my visits with him and he listens carefully and offers sound advice and genuinely cares
Dr. Obasrski is very thorough. We discussed in detail my medicines, Sotalol in particular and alternatives. We decided to continue on with Stall for the time being and discuss again on the next visit.
Tim is always patient pragmatic and willing to listen and offer guidance and insight
He was clear about all issues, patient, answered questions.
He was very courteous and professional and answered any questions that I had concerning my blood pressure and didn't make me feel rushed during my appointment. I would highly recommend Dr. Obarski to anyone needing a cardiologist.. He is a very knowledgeable ,good , caring doctor.
He was very thorough.
Good sup
The doctor was an exceptional. He took a lot of time to explain everything. I was most comfortable being the first time IThe doctor was an exceptional. He took a lot of time to explain everything. I was most comfortable being the first time I was there
I like the fact that the doctor wants to know me as a person and not just as a patient
Excellent
All good
Dr. Obarski is great - he listens and doesn't discount me/my symptoms. When I've asked for a change in meds, he's receptive to listening to why. I really like him and would happily recommend him to friends/family.
Good
He was friendly & described the test results to me.
He's taken good care of me since my 2006 heart attack.
The doctor did not seem to know much about my condition and he didn't really seem to interested in asking questions.
Dr. Obarski was thorough, professional and personable.
Staff & provider were well prepared for my visit.
Very good, he is the best.
Very good.
Dr Obarski has been my cardiologist for a decade. He knows my case very well and listens to my observations and concerns very well. If I tell him something is off or not right he works to get to the bottom of it.
Fantastic "saved my life".
Always spends awhile with me, mostly talking about what we are doing at this point in our lives. Listened to my heart & left. Super nice.
Thorough and engaging
Good natured, good listener, humble, good-sense advice.
All professional.
He questioned me and took time to listen to my heart. He is my heart doctor. He's very concern about my condition.
My doctor is the best heart doctor in Ohio as far as I'm concerned. He takes the time to listen and never makes me feel "rushed" to get out.
He explained in simple terms that we understood very well.
All good
All Good. He reviewed my current readings, provided feedback on them, asked if I had any concerns or questions and discussed future plans for my care.
Dr. O'Barski is a true professional. Patient portal is a great fool.
He's never in a hurry while checking me over. I've seen him for 16 years so we chat a bit.
Obviously knowledgeable and experienced; explains the physiology and anatomy of the situation extremely well; helpful by using visuals - echo on record; calm manner.
He listened to everything I had to say.
Dr. Obarski was professional, polite and friendly.
He was very positive about my efforts to improve my health thru diet & exercise. Also he wrote to my urologist in some detail about an upcoming uro. procedure I had a change to read the correspondence and learned some new facts about my heart condition and risks. More knowledge is better in my opinion.
A good listener, showed care and concern, very knowledgeable.
Listen well, knowledgeable
Discussions w/Dr. Obarski have renewed my faith in the medical community & OSU.
Reviewed all comment health problems & recommended treatment.
All good.
He always gives his advise for what we think is wrong.
Easy to talk to.
"Good".
Great -
Very polite and helpful
My provider listened to a medical problem I am having that is unrelated to his specialty and then put in a referral to a related specialty.
Have a great relationship with Dr. Obarski and able to talk freely.
Easy to identify with. Great communicator.
Great.
He was excellent in providing answers and in providing options for treatment.
Good
Love the positive energy.
Trustworthy, honest compassionate! Thank you!
The best I have had.