About Me
As a board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained interventional pain management specialist, I see patients with complex pain complaints.
Within the field of pain medicine, I am particularly interested in neuromodulation. Spinal cord stimulation specifically, is a treatment that has been successful with some of my toughest cases who weren’t able to find relief through other interventions.
Whether a patient’s pain is a result of trauma, injury, cancer or degenerative changes, it can significantly interfere with his or her quality of life. I do my best to apply my training to each and every challenge and together, with the rest of our dedicated spine team, help my patients find relief from their unusually unrelenting problems.
I love working here at Ohio State because I’m able to collaborate with other specialists from different fields to help find solutions, solve problems and deliver the best possible care.
When I’m not working I enjoy spending time with my wife and two-year old daughter. I’m also an avid European soccer and Ohio State Buckeye fan.
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Intermittent Claudication
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
- Headache
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Diseases
- Anesthesia
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes
- Rhizotomy
- Nerve Block
- Sacroiliac Joint
- Celiac Plexus
- Stellate Ganglion
- Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
- Injections, Epidural
- Pain Management
- Chronic Pain
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
MD
8/9/2006 - 6/13/2010
Internship
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
6/21/2010 - 6/23/2011
Residency
Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2014
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015
Board Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology
3/10/2016
American Board of Anesthesiology (Subspecialty: Pain Management)
9/17/2016
Academic Information
My Department
Anesthesiology
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.
326 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.7 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 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 10/25/2021, Dr. Weaver 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.
Showed good concern. Explained things well.
I love Dr Weaver! He is very skillful and he truly cares about each person he treats.
Within positive expectations, except for lack of follow-up.
Good - He remembered us well after a three year span between appointments, Got to the crux of the problem immediately.
Very knowledgeable and concern
Listen to problem - willing to try to help.
Always helpful, understanding & gracious.
Very knowledgeable. Is a good fit for this hospital system.
Dr. Weaver is the second doctor out of seventeen that I have had to see for my injury. He is someone I trust, he actually listens to me and he truly has my best interests in finding a way to help me increase the quality of my life. RARE!
I thought I would be presented a more comprehensive view of services you offer. Instead, I felt I was only considered a candidate for a procedure because of Dr. Weaver's involvement with Medtronic.
Kind, knowledgeable, listened, prescribed the best medication for my problem, promptly ordered injection treatment.
Friendly and upbeat.
Good good
Dr. Weaver is the best! Makes you feel loved. Love him dearly!!
None "good".
Dr. Weaver is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE doctors! He's kind, thoughtful, professional, yet fun and I love that! When you're there because of pain, it's great to have a little laugh to take your mind off of it, even if only for a second. I'll forever sing praises to Dr. Weaver's methods as a doctor, friend, and fun-loving personality!
Dr. Weaver always concerned and takes real interest in patient
All good/no problems.
A+.
Excellent experience.
He and his staff were very friendly, helpful and patient with my physical limitations. He is always concerned about my care.
Dr Weaver always does a great job. He talks to you to understand what's going on and comes up with a solution to best suit the condition going on. Explains things well so patient can understand.
Very poor communication
Dr. Weaver was very entuned with the severe pain I am experiencing.
I love Dr. Weaver. He is kind, compassionate and very skillful.
Very caring & very patient & great listener. Very professional & gave me enough time to discuss my worries.
Excellent.
He always provides quality care. Dr. Weaver listens to my concerns and comes up with a plan to help find a way for better treatment for me.
Dr. Weaver is a great guy/doctor. I enjoy seeing him.
I've seen Dr. Weaver approximately 4 times over the last 2.5 yrs. and he knows and understands my issue and has always done an exceptional job at addressing and providing the proper solution to my issue. Excellent physician.
Dr. Weaver is the 3rd doctor that has been my pain management. I have been very satisfied with his care of my degenerative spine disease. I wouldn't want any other doctor to care for me. I have recommended several of my friends to the Spine Center and to Dr. Weaver. They have all thank me for referring him and the Spine Center.
All good
Excellent LISTENER. NICE MAN.
He listened very wellI do not have any follow up to my current situation, a bit confusing
Dr. Tristan Weaver is an excellent surgeon! He is thorough and spends time listening to my concerns regarding my health. His warmth, caring and superb medical skills help you to trust in his decisions regarding my healthcare.
he is happy to regulate my pain levels... So far not quite successful.
Very quick procedure, I thought would take at least twice as long, but he had finished in about only a few minutes!
We did not talk to Dr. Weaver the day of the procedure but his grad assistant. On the online appt. though, Dr. Weaver was excellent interacting w/Ron & answering our questions.
Always Top Notch
Everyone is always friendly.
As always - Superb.
Very professional, caring
Dr. Weaver was excellent, very good listener & explained what we were to do very well. I will definitely keep going to see him.
Great provider explained everything so I can understand what is wrong
Good experiences - kind and very easy to communicate with.
Dr. Weaver's "bedside manner" is excellent. He was thoroughly familiar with my medical history, recent X-ray & medications, etc. He explained things well we like him a lot and feel good that he is on our medical team!
Excellent.
Super nice, efficient, competent.
Did not have a very good bedside manner. Did not remember my name called me BOSS found it very insulting
Very positive and always looking for ways to make my health situation better
Fantastic doctor. Would recommend him to anyone with pain or arthritis
Generally good, just anxious to get an injection soon for my persistent back problem.
Friendly
Dr. Weaver took the time to listen to the nurse, and to me, and he personally took care of me.
Dr. Weaver is very nice & caring.
He was great. Would definitely recommend him.
Dr. Tristan Weaver has been nothing besides excellent.
He was pleasant and efficient
Great Dr very knowledgeable yet friendly
Dr. Weaver is professional and very personablehe answered all of my questions and expertly led the procedure on my back - he is a wonderful provider!!
GOOD EXPERIENCE
He kicks butt. He is much kinder and less judgemental than the woman I saw before he came in the exam room.
Dr Weaver is excellent. He is straight to the point and has a positive energy vibe and that is helpful when you're getting needles in your knee!
First visit planned for future back steroidal shot(s).
Dr. Weaver is an excellent doctor. I definitely would recommend him as a VERY GOOD DOCTOR.
Dr.Weaver seems to always make sure he connects with you and is sure to help you understand everything.
I have been seeing Dr. Tristan Weaver for around 2 years now. He was referred to me and has been diligent in treating my lower back pain. I refuse to have open back surgery, and Dr. Weaver has given my options that other did not mention. They just wanted to do surgery. Dr. Weaver is very understanding and a wonderful physician. I highly recommend him to my friends.
It was very thorough and attentive.
I thought he was very caring
I think Dr. Weaver is a excellent doctor.
Very good experience - Made me confident that he could provide the necessary care I require.
Dr. Weaver provides excellent care for my health problem for which I visit him.
Very good.
Dr. Weaver's team is excellent.
Dr. Weaver was very informative and gave me the first hope I providing some relief for my serious lower back pain and neck pain.
Friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, and professional.
He came in and explained the procedure and asked if I had any questions. He answered all my questions and reassured me that he would take good care of me. The procedure went really good
My care provider seemed very knowledgeable
I like Dr. Weaver. Very professional. I am very hopeful that his treatment plan will be successful.
All the care I received was excellent.
A+ service!
Dr. Weaver is always kind, thorough and has many options for my care. He is the BEST!
Good explanations about what was being done during the procedure.
He wasn't sure why i was there. A brief summary brought him up to speed.
Very competent. Careful surgeon
I would have liked a more through explanation of the procedure.
My provider is wonderful!!! The only complaint I would have is not being able to speak to Dr. Weaver's nurse or MA. I would have to go thru scheduling and they "would send a message."
dr. weaver is great. he communicates and works with his patients.
He took time to make sure I knew what was going to happen. And made sure I was alright as it was happening.
overall good a bit rushed
Listened to my concerns and problems and address them all
Dr. Weaver is always very kind and listens to any issues I may have.
Doctor Weaver, out of the 17 doctors/specialists I've been to, him and one other doc have been incredible. Always trying to figure out new ways to help w/my chronic issue. Dr. Weaver listens, is compassionate, and most of all determined in trying to find a solution to alleviate my chronic pain. I value and trust him as my doctor.
Excellent.
Very informative & accommodating.
I have a complicated medical history and it was clear Dr. Weaver had reviewed it.
Dr. Weaver is outstanding.
Dr. Weaver is my hero. He gave me an epidural shot in my SI joint and the pain subsided. He is awesome.
At times he seems rushed, however, I have never felt neglected and dismissed.
Procedure was not painful, minimal discomfort after
The best!
Excellent.
Dr. Weaver asked me to perform certain exercises and reviewed my MRI in order to determine the extent of my problem. He was very knowledgeable and thorough. I was very pleased.
Dr. Weaver was an exceedingly good doctor. He was very caring. Had great conversations w/my son since my hearing is pretty bad. He always make time for an epidural if I needed it & was very careful w/my medications.
I didn't ask how to spell "Cofiel" so I called back to see if I could get the name of (or spelling of that procedure) so I could review it on-line. Overall, it was a beneficial visit because I learned of a couple new spinal procedures recently approved by Medicare....It was "good" to learn about the new procedures.
Dr. Weaver made sure to explain my needs.
Very good.
answered all of my questions and made a referral for me
Very helpful.
arrogant, doesn't spend time with me or listen well
None whatsoever! Overall, Dr. Weaver & his staff are FABULOUS!
very knowledgeable,
Very nice, good job.
Dr Weaver is always polite and doesn't rush you out the door. he listens to your issues and concerns.
Dr. Weaver was very pleasant, listen to me describe my symptoms and told me what he was going to do to help me to relieve me of my pain.
I am very happy with Dr. Weaver. However, I believe there was a somewhat breakdown in communication regarding what disc level I felt was causing the increased pain. We addressed this during our phone conversation and although that remote visit saves me a 90 min drive to the office, I will be requesting in-office visits from here on out.
Dr. Weaver was very kind, attentive to my needs. So very glad he is my doctor. Felt confident he would take care of me.
Dr. Weaver and his staff are always very concerned and treat me with the best respect, answer questions and very friendly.
Explained my condition and treatment
The spend enough quality time to discuss my case and give the best quality care with total undivided attention.
Dr. Weaver was unprepared for my appointment. He appeared not to have reviewed the reports of my care from other providers in the Comprehensive Spine Center that he referred me to. Dr. Weaver was not sure of the treatment that he himself had prescribed to me. I have been most disappointed by the lack of communication from the Comprehensive Spine Center, and the apparent lack of coordination of care and communication among team providers.
All good experience
I couldn't ask for a better doctor. Very professional, polite & knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone.
he listened to me & gave me options
Dr. Weaver always responds to messages on My Chart and helps me sort out source of my back pain from L 4-5 on SI joints.
Very personable and good.
Dr. Weaver is a caring and compassionate doctor.
dr was very calming and helpful
Again, everything was fine.