About Me
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 the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2016-2022
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Kidney Diseases
- Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Kidney Transplantation
- Living Donors
- Polycystic Kidney Diseases
- Kidney Diseases, Cystic
- Nephrology
- Hypertension
Locations Where I Practice
300 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-366-7744
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
MD
8/1/1985 - 5/30/1989
Internship
University of Alabama Hospitals, Birmingham, AL
6/1/1989 - 6/1/1990
Residency
University of Alabama Hospitals, Birmingham, AL
7/1/1990 - 6/1/1992
Fellowship
University of Alabama Hospitals, Birmingham, AL
7/1/1992 - 6/1/1995
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Nephrology)
11/10/1994
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Nephrology
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.
112 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
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 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 09/30/2022, Dr. 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.
Was great.
He was kind and clear about the procedure. Answered our questions well.
Very informative as what to expect with transplant surgery
Good experience!
All very friendly, helpful, kind, understanding
None of my other providers exceed the standard of care provided by Dr. Pesavento.
Everyone has been helpful.
Very good.
They keep a good eye on me.
App't. was for a consultation and went very well the time spent was very beneficial.
Dr. Pesavento is ALWAYS patient with me. He is very professional and friendly. He answers all my questions.
I have excellent dr. care for the last 6 years. I only go to O.S.U. Medical Center.
This was the first time I seen Dr. Pesavento he was very helpful.
Good.
Very knowledgeable and courteous.
Provider was great and we didn't feel rushed
Was explaining Everything well and asked if I had any questions for him
He was a very good dr.
Always great!
All was fine
My provider addressed all of my concerns.
Always caring.
He was very professional. I could tell he was busy but he did take time to listen to my questions.
very satisfied with my CP always professional and explains answers clearly regarding my health
Dr. Pesavento took time to explain what is going on with the new kidney and what may happen if it doesn't respond soon
Doc was very clear and well spoken
very good
Very good.
All good.
Always excellent. Does a great job listening & answering my questions!
Dr. Pesavento is outstanding & knowledgeable as a transplant physician. He listens & provides accurate info. There continues to be a lack of communication as a whole between staff members. Not a common understanding of standards etc., which is frustrating for patient.