Vinay Rathi

Vinay Rathi, MD

  • Otolaryngology
  • Physician
Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-366-3687

About Me

As a board-certified and fellowship-trained otolaryngologist who subspecializes in rhinology, I treat conditions that affect the nose and sinuses. I am passionate about helping people find relief from their symptoms using both medical therapies and the most advanced, minimally invasive surgical techniques available.

I enjoy getting to know patients from all walks of life and strive to meet patients where they are. I am deeply committed to ensuring that patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options. I believe that patients should feel empowered to make informed decisions about their health.

In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am a health policy researcher focused on promoting the safe and effective use of medical devices. My work has been published in The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and Nature Biotechnology, and featured in outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, CBS News, and Forbes.

My faculty position affords me the opportunity to work with our fantastic residents and medical students. Mentoring the next generation of surgeons and scholars is an especially rewarding part of my career.

I’m thrilled to practice at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center alongside respected experts in world-class facilities. Our staff is incredibly friendly and shares a deep commitment to providing the best care possible for our patients.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends and cheering on my beloved Ohio State Buckeyes.

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Nosebleed
  • Nasal Polyps
  • Papilloma, Inverted
  • Osteoma
  • Encephalocele
  • Nasal Septal Perforation
  • Rhinitis
  • Sinusitis
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases

Locations Where I Practice

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

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
8/1/2011 - 5/1/2016

Residency

Mass Eye and Ear / Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
6/1/2016 - 6/30/2023

Fellowship

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
7/1/2023 - 6/28/2024

Board Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology
1/1/0001

Academic Information

My Department

Otolaryngology

My Division

Otolaryngology

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.

33 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Feb 21, 2025

    He listens and he understands by issue. His words to me was "I can't imagine how awful you feel". Those words gave me the trust I needed. I've experienced too many care workers with no passion in their work. Dr. Rathi is very passionate about his work. The messaging system within the "MyChart" is a wonderful tool to communicate a quick update on the progress of the treatment he prescribed. To receive a response within an hour from a Doctor in today's medical environment was very impressive. This eliminated the frustration of navigating through a menu driven phone environment.

  • Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

    He truly listened to me and what was really going on. He only used the scans and X-rays as a tool. He listened and asked me what I hoped to accomplish and we talked it over and I'm ever so thankful he did surgery as I feel so much better already then I have in years! He truly listened to me as a patient. That's what makes an excellent Doctor.

  • Reviewed on Feb 09, 2025

    Friendly, professional and thorough

  • Reviewed on Feb 04, 2025

    Very good. He was kind, attentive, knowledgeable, informative and efficient.

  • Reviewed on Jan 02, 2025

    Dr. Rathi promptly addresses patient needs and concerns with competence and care.

  • Reviewed on Dec 03, 2024

    My care provider was extremely knowledgeable and helpful

  • Reviewed on Dec 02, 2024

    Good

  • Reviewed on Nov 04, 2024

    Very knowledable and has great bedside manor. You can tell he has passion and cares about his patients.

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. Rathi has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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