Todd Pesavento, MD
Physician, Professor
Nephrology
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614-293-6724Conditions and expertise
- Nephrology
- High Blood Pressure
- Cystic Kidney Diseases
- Polycystic Kidney Diseases
- Living Donors
- Kidney Transplantation
Locations
- University Hospital – Pavilion
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
As a transplant nephrologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in solid organ transplant and treating those with end-organ failure. My entire career has been devoted to caring for patients who can benefit from organ transplantation. I provide the specialized care that these patients need, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
I believe in treating each patient as if he or she were a member of my own family. I provide them with the best medical care possible in a caring and compassionate manner. I am honest with my patients and make sure that I spend as much time with each patient as he or she might need.
When I’m not working I enjoy relaxing with my family, traveling and skiing.
Highlights
- Medical Director, Solid Organ Transplant Program at Ohio State
- Councilor, board member and member of Kidney and Living Donor Committee for the United Network for Organ Sharing
- American Society of Transplantation - Executive Board, Living Donor COP
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Conditions and expertise
- Cystic Kidney Diseases
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Diseases
- Kidney Transplantation
- Living Donors
- Nephrology
- Organ Transplantation
- Polycystic Kidney Diseases
- Transplantation
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Nephrology
- UAB Hospital, Birmingham, AL, United States
7/1/1992 - 6/1/1995 - Residency - Nephrology
- UAB Hospital, Birmingham, AL, United States
7/1/1990 - 6/1/1992 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- UAB Hospital, Birmingham, AL, United States
6/1/1989 - 6/1/1990 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
8/1/1985 - 5/30/1989
Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine/Nephrology
11/10/1994
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Ratings and reviews
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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 Todd Pesavento 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.
- Argenx
- Biogen
- Memo Therapeutics
- Ohio Solid Organ Transplant Consortium
Dr.Pesavento was informative, and agreed to do a phone visit the next time to save a couple of old people a round trip of 4 hours.
Perfection!
Everyone was amazing...show they cared and answered any questions asked
Dr Pesavento is the best! Never rushes your visit. Answers all questions. Warm and friendly as well.
All good all good
Dr. Pesavento has always been a great source of information & provide me the best care in almost 30 years of being under his care.
Good
I had made a list of questions before I came and he took the time to make sure I had answers and that he had addressed each question. I appreciated his kindness, professionalism and patience with me. Never made me feel rushed!
He was great