Venkat Kavuri

Venkat Kavuri, MD

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-2225

About Me

As an orthopedic spine surgeon, I am passionate about helping to relieve patients’ back pain and improve their quality of life. I specialize in treating age-related spinal changes and disorders that affect the neck and lower back. When patients come to see me, they can trust that I will care for them like family, work with them to find a nonoperative solution for their condition and recommend surgery only if necessary.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center fosters a team environment where everyone shares a common goal of improving patient care and it’s a privilege to be part of it. The collegiality between the faculty is unparalleled. I believe the commitment to collaboration makes us all better surgeons and enhances the care we provide to our patients.

The accessibility of mentors at The Ohio State University is also exceptional. It’s an honor to help train residents and medical students, and I believe the opportunity to share my personal experiences can help them become better physicians and surgeons. I also serve as an assistant professor at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

My role includes active research efforts aimed at advancing clinical care. For example, I helped develop a protocol to reduce radiation exposure in children who had suspected cervical spine trauma. My team and I presented our findings before the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

When I’m not working, my wife and I enjoy playing tennis and try to get on the courts at least once per week. We enjoy cooking and trying new restaurants around the city. We also like hiking and exploring state and national parks.

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Spinal Care
  • Radiculopathy
  • Diskectomy
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Spinal Diseases
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis

Locations Where I Practice

Orthopedics

in Outpatient Care Dublin
6700 University Boulevard
1st Floor, Suite 1B
Dublin, OH 43016
614-293-2663

Spine Care

in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
Suite 1034
Columbus, OH 43203
614-293-2225

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
8/1/2010 - 5/31/2014

Residency

Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
6/1/2014 - 6/30/2019

Fellowship

Methodist Hospital-Houston, Houston, TX
8/1/2019 - 7/31/2020

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
7/21/2024

Academic Information

My Department

Orthopaedics

My Division

Orthopaedics

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.

194 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.7 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.6 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.8 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.6 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.6 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.8 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.7 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

    FriendlyPreparedAnswered questions, did not hurry through them.

  • Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

    Caring. And friendly

  • Reviewed on Oct 04, 2025

    Great..he was considerate and helpful. Treated me with respect and dignity.

  • Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

    Dr.Kavuri is so kind and considerate. He explains the questions that I have about my condition and medicines I am taking.

  • Reviewed on Sep 08, 2025

    I really Dr Kavuri's ability to listen, explain, and help me decide on my best course of action

  • Reviewed on Sep 01, 2025

    Love Dr. Kavuri. He's so helpful, caring, and takes the time to listen to my concerns.

  • Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

    All good

  • Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

    Explanation l could understand

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 09/30/2024, Dr. Kavuri has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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