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,” 2016–2019
- 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 West 10th Avenue
Suite 1150
Columbus, OH 43210
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
MD
University of Louisville School of Medicine
5/30/1989
University of Alabama Hospitals
6/1/1990
University of Alabama Hospitals
6/1/1992
University of Alabama Hospitals
6/1/1995
Academic Information
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
9/16/1992
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Nephrology)
11/10/1994
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.
222 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.7 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.7 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.7 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.6 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.6 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 11/21/2019, 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.
- Lifeline of Ohio Organ Procurement
- United Network for Organ Sharing
Very concerned about patient listens to questions answers very fully very nice & patient recommend to everyone excellent care
Dr. Pesavento acted like he had all the time in the world to talk to me. He was relaxed & focused on me. I appreciated that!
Excellent care. Dr. Pesavento is very knowledgeable & informative. Shows concern & interest in my care & health. Friendly & easy to talk to!
VERY GOOD. I WOULD NOT CHANGE
Very friendly staff.
Answered all my questions.
One time experience so difficult to judge, but he was kind and personable.
Easy to talk to and understand. Answered questions with understandable language and statistics.
Always willing to talk or listen to my concerns.
He was very good in every way.