Venkat Kavuri, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery
Make an appointment
614-293-2225
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Diseases
- Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
- Diskectomy
- Radiculopathy
Locations
- Outpatient Care East
- Outpatient Care Dublin
Academic information
Department: Orthopaedics
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
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.
Conditions and expertise
- Diskectomy
- Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
- Radiculopathy
- Spinal Care
- Spinal Diseases
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Orthopedic Spine Surgery
- Methodist Hospital-Houston, Houston, TX, United States
8/1/2019 - 7/31/2020 - Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
- Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
6/1/2014 - 6/30/2019 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
8/1/2010 - 5/31/2014
Certification
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
7/21/2024
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.
186 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. Kavuri has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
FriendlyPreparedAnswered questions, did not hurry through them.
Caring. And friendly
Great..he was considerate and helpful. Treated me with respect and dignity.
Dr.Kavuri is so kind and considerate. He explains the questions that I have about my condition and medicines I am taking.
I really Dr Kavuri's ability to listen, explain, and help me decide on my best course of action
Love Dr. Kavuri. He's so helpful, caring, and takes the time to listen to my concerns.
All good
Explanation l could understand
Dr Kavuri was professional, thorough answered my questions to where I could understand what I'm experiencing with my back. Very nice too!
He did a great job
Very good
I've been so very pleased with Dr. Surgery outcome was extremely successful and I'm so very thankful and grateful to all who participated in my care.
The provider is very thorough and knowledge. He always takes time to answer any questions that I have.
Kind, caring and knowledgeable
He was great.
Very kind and professional
Dr, Kavuri was able to stop my terrible back pain previously. He is knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate. His confidence In his work makes me feel assured that he can help me.
Great couldn't be better
Doctor was personal and talked about procedure he would do
Dr. Kavuri is always pleasant when I see him.
Very good and patient Doctor
I have always felt very well cared for with Dr kavuri and his staff. The wait time is probably because he's been so much time answering all questions he is awesome!!
Very nice and helpful
Dr Kavuri was wonderful and caring. He took time to answer my questions. Explained everything very thoroughly. It was my first apt with him. All his staff were wonderful and cheery!
Very good.
Compassionate and kind
EVERYONE WAS FRIENDLY AND UPBEAT
He was very professional and easy to talk to. Explained everything.
Nothing specific
I felt my concerns weren't taken as seriously as they should have been. I requested tests related to what I was experiencing because symptoms were similar to issues I'd had before. While he complied with my wishes, I feel he should have wanted the tests to rule out these issues. I've had serious surgeries concerning these issues before, and while I may have totally misunderstood, I had the impression my problem was being dismissed. No clear solution offered.
He was very helpful
He listened to my health issues and took time to explain what we need to do to correct the problem.
Tha Dr was very caring and considerate He made sure that I understood everything.
The surgery he performed on me took away my severe back pain
All good and prog
He explained everything in an easy to understand way
Was considerate and helpful
Very impressed with the level of attention by your doctors and the time they both spent discussing my issue.
Good
Very good
Exceptional excellence
Dr. Kavuri is great.
He is always kind and courteous
He was attentive and pretty thorough
Dr. Kavari was very thorough and felt that I was in good hands. As well as the surgery was very successful for me.
Caring and understanding
He was very attentive
Very clear in his description of both my issue and plans for treatment, very thorough, patient and professional.
Great
Good
Very good, explained everything in perfect detail, answered all my concerns, took time with providing me with every questions
He was very empathetic.
Great
My provider is one of the best. I would recommend him to anyone I'm need spinal surgery
Very personal, caring
Very nice
Nice, and knowledgeable
He Is great and helps me know wat is needed to be done
Pleasant