Vanessa Olcese, MD, PHD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Neurocritical Care, General Surgery
Conditions and expertise
- Stroke
Locations
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Academic information
Department: Neurological Surgery
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
I am a board-certified neurocritical care physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in diagnosing and treating patients with complex neurological conditions, including stroke and other critical neurological emergencies.
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 educating and mentoring the next generation of providers. I am a clinical professor of Neurological Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Conditions and expertise
- Stroke
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Neurocritical Care
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2011 - 7/31/2012 - Fellowship - Surgical Critical Care
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2011 - Fellowship - Transplant Surgery
- University of WI Hospital & Clinics, Madison, WI, United States
7/1/2009 - 4/30/2010 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2009 - Internship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States
6/24/2004 - 6/30/2005 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
8/1/1998 - 5/30/2004
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
9/5/2023 -
United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
12/31/2013 -
American Board of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care
9/12/2011 -
American Board of Surgery
10/19/2009
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. Olcese has reported no relationships with companies or entities.