Udayan Bhatt, MD
Physician, Professor
Nephrology
Make an appointment
614-293-4837
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Pyelonephritis
- Chronic Renal Insufficiency
- Cystic Kidney Diseases
- Kidney Diseases
- Renal Dialysis
- Acute Kidney Injury
Locations
- Outpatient Care East
- Outpatient Care Dublin
- Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I am a board-certified nephrologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in diagnosing and managing a wide range of kidney-related conditions including acute kidney injury, chronic renal insufficiency, cystic kidney diseases and pyelonephritis. I also provide care for patients undergoing renal dialysis and those with complex kidney disorders.
My patients can rely on me for high quality, compassionate care and honest communication in every encounter. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled experts to ensure each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and values.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about medical education and mentorship. I serve as a clinical professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine where I help train the next generation of kidney care specialists.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Conditions and expertise
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Chronic Renal Insufficiency
- Cystic Kidney Diseases
- Kidney Diseases
- Nephrology
- Pyelonephritis
- Renal Dialysis
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Nephrology
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1998 - 6/30/2002 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1996 - 6/20/1998 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1995 - 6/30/1996 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/1/1991 - 6/30/1995
Certifications
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American Board of Internal Medicine/Nephrology
11/5/2003 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/26/1998
Ratings and 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.
205 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
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, Dr. Bhatt has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Good
No issues at all
Dr. Bhatt is knowledgeable and courteous. I have complete confidence in his medical advice.
Such a compassionate man
Good
Excellent, very welcoming.
The above plus very kind. So was nurse.
Answered all my questions,showed concern for my current health
I just love his genuine care about my medical needs
Dr Bhatt was on the team that diagnosed me with vasculitis. He continues to work well with my care team.
I like my provider in the way of making things easy for me
Dr Bhatt is one of the very best. Love him.
Good
Excellent care
Dr. Bhatt is an exceptionally caring physician. It is my privilege that I can be his patient.
Overall good experience
Good
First time with this Dr. He was very helpful in my situation. I also enjoyed the intern and his professionalism.
Good very good doctor
He has really good communication skills, which I find really rare he explains things and you feel comfortable not on edge or rushed. Very professional though.
Great provider.
Knowledgeable and professional
All excellent.
Excellent experience
This was my first appointment with Dr. Bhatt, and he was absolutely amazing! I have never had a more pleasant and supportive experience with a physician in my entire lifetime. I read reviews for everything, and his reviews were why I knew that I had to schedule with him.
She was very pleasant and made sure I was comfortable.
As always he was caring, informative, and helpful!
Dr Udayan Bhatt was very considerate and knows his nephrology
Very nice
Great
Absolutely appreciate his kindness and expertise!
Love Dr. Bhatt. Caring, soothing and professional.
He. Is GREAT
Excellent
Dr. Bhatt is super. He is a kind, caring and professional. I have complete confidence in the advice he provides.
Very good
Excellent
Always professional, friendly and knowledgeable about my health.
All my other care providers and nurse were nice and careful with what they were doing.
The doctor was careful to go over my recent health history and give me suggestions for the future.
Dr. Bhatt Is one of a kind. He listens to everything you have to say, answers all of your concerns, and makes sure that you understand what he says.
Great. Understand each other.
Doctor is the best
Outstanding
He was the best provider I had seen in a long time.
Dr Bhatt is such a kind doctor. I feel very fortunate that when I was referred to a specialist, my appointment was made with Dr Bhatt.
Dr Bhatt very considerate and caring!I hope he never leaves!
Wonderful, compassionate doctor who gave good advice.
Good
Always caring, informative, and on time
Dr Bhatt is knowledgeable, easy to talk to and understand.
All good!
Was very pleased with Dr. He made us feel so comfortable and was very pleased with his concern about everything we discussed with him.
Dr. Bhatt is one of the kindness doctors I have ever encountered.
Dr. Bhatt is very easy to talk to and he listens well.
Everything was fine
Very courteous and concerned
I have complete confidence in Dr. Bhatt. He's an outstanding physician. Very caring and knowledgeable.
This was my second visit and I still haven't gotten an understanding of my medical problems. Just more appointments
Dr. Bhatt took so much time with me even though I don't have a serious condition. He explained why I don't need to pay too much attention to stages and even described venous inefficiency by drawing. Very impressed. Made stressful driving to get there worth it.
Extremely helpful in explaining condition and willingness and interest to overcome problem
Good
Excellent care, listened to everything I had to say and answered all my questions.
Awesome
Empathetic; caring; answers all my questions in easy to understand way; can't imagine a better nephrologist!
Dr. Bhatt was a good listener and in my opinion had a very reasonable approach to the answers to questions I asked
Dr Bhatt is a very good listener. He is familiar with the other doctors on my care team.
Good; no c/o.
My care provider is always pleasant
Bhatt is the most kind doctor I've ever met.
Since 2019 I have been a patient of Dr. Udayan Y. Bhatt MD, specialist in Nephrology at The Ohio State University. He is an excellent physician and a scholar. He is thorough and very professional. His explanations are clear. He has a broad knowledge and overview of the operation of the human body, and the interaction of various organs in the body. He was always interested in my reports and questions. In addition, he is always polite, helpful and friendly. It is an honor and a privilege to be a patient of Dr. Bhatt.
Dr Bhatt is always professional, knowledgeable, and answers all my questions and concerns.
Good
He is always good
Always great
Dr. Bhatt is great. He is knowledgeable, courteous and compassionate. Just a wonderful doctor.
Dr. Bhatt listened to all the concerns I had and answered each question to where I could understand them.
Was all good!
No bad experience
Great
He is always caring and kind and attentive. So pleasant all the time. Very knowledgeable too.
He was very caring and concerned. I was very comfortable talking with him.
Excellent physician, knowledgeable, friendly and professional.
Very nice and great doctor, cares about your overall medical condition.
Excellent