William Vasileff, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
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Schedule Online(Sports Medicine Only)
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Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Tendinopathy
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Hip Injuries
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Arthroscopy
- Orthopedics
Locations
- Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute
- Outpatient Care Lewis Center
- Outpatient Care Dublin
Academic information
Department: Orthopaedics
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
As an orthopedic surgeon, I specialize in sports medicine and hip preservation. I think our field is very special because we’re able to use a combination of conservative and surgical treatments to help a variety of individuals return to certain activities or achieve specific goals.
I believe that helping patients return to a desired level of activity can help improve their lives and overall health. When we personalize a patient’s goals and collaboratively craft successful treatment strategies, our team develops a strong personal connection with the patient. In accomplishing this, we help patients lead full and engaged lives.
I enjoy working at The Ohio State University because we have the unique opportunity to combine clinical practice, community outreach, academic research goals and teaching skills.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and inventing new adventures with them. We love being outdoors and enjoy being a part of our community.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018, 2019
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Completed subspecialty training in both sports medicine and hip preservation surgery
- Received award for best resident research
- Helped care for many athletes, including the Detroit Lions, the Cleveland Browns, Lawrence Tech University teams and multiple high school teams
- Community High School Team Physician
- Co-lead, Sports Orthobiologics
Conditions and expertise
- Arthroscopy
- Athletic Injuries
- Bursitis
- Hip Injuries
- Leg Injuries
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Operative Surgical Procedures
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Orthopedics
- Platelet-Rich Plasma
- Sports Medicine
- Tendinopathy
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Adult Reconstruction Hip & Knee
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
1/1/2015 - 6/30/2015 - Fellowship - Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
- Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, United States
8/1/2013 - 7/1/2014 - Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
- Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, United States
6/1/2008 - 6/30/2013 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/1/2004 - 6/10/2008
Certification
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
7/27/2017
News and media
My Videos
Do gluteal cuff tendon tears alwarys require surgery? | Ohio State Medical Center
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.
201 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. Vasileff has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Medacta Sports Medicine
- Zimmer Biomet
All went well
Dr. Vassilef is an extraordinary doctor. 2 years ago when I complained about my shoulder, he immediately had X-rays done and relief injection ordere. This month, I complained about my right knee and he ordered X-rays and made a cortisone injection. All this when he was treating me for hip replacement.
Professional friendly
He was informative and interested in my problem. He did not rush me and invited me to contact him with any problems.
Provider was great.
Very nice. Understandable.
Dr. Vasileff was great! He always listens and does not make me feel rushed out the door. He explains things well and helps me in making some difficult decisions about my hip/ back. He is very knowledgable and has empathy for his patients. He helped me so much when other doctors would not really LISTEN to what I have been through.
Very grateful for such an amazing surgeon. Thorough/polite about every step of the process from before surgery and post op visits!
Excellent, inquired about my overall physical condition, then went over, shared the X-rays with me and discussed the procedure he performed, recovery and therapy.
Awesome,Dr replaced my right hip and will replace left hip.
Absolutely blessed to have been assigned to Dr. Vaseliff. Finally im not in constant pain
He was excellent.
Good
The best I have ever seen so carrying and polite
Dr Vasileff is just wonderful! He's a great listener and also solved a long term pain issue for a friend of mine. And such a kind person in top of being knowledgeable!
It was excellent as always
Never any bad experiences
Patient and understanding
Great
He always returns calls messages promptly unlike a lot of other doctors at OSU I have seen
Very knowledgeable, visit did not feel rushed
Concen for my health
All good. All very friendly and concerned with my problem
Dr. V is always great!
Very attentive to my problem and was able to ask all the right questions to decide how to help with my situation so that it would help my pain.
I like Dr. Vasileff. He's so easy to talk to and explains things so I totally understand. Thanks Dr. Vasileff.
Have had many appts over the past 2-yrs, gotten to to him fairly well, always comes across as friendly, concerned, very knowledgeable and very good at what he does...my hip replacement surgery -did the research before I sought him out, came highly recommended from several others- one a friend, the another was a total stranger, as well as online reviews. I have recommended him to several friends, one who required 2 hip replacements over a 18 month span
Professional, knowledgeable, and caring
Dr Vasileff listened to my concerns and made me feel heard. Not all Dr's do that. I appreciated it!
Listened to my concerns
Dr. Vasileff is a wonderful doctor. He's kind and courteous, he listens to me, and has an amazing bedside manner. Choosing him for my medical care was one of the greatest medical decisions I have ever made.
Very good listening skills, excellent subject knowledge, great at explaining the test results and path forward, and warm, personable bedside manner.
Dr Vasileff has always been kind, attentive, willing to explain the reasons for my pain and options for managing it.
He is a fantastic provider and argued with my insurance company for a better care plan for me
He also was kind and professional. I felt like he gave me time to address my concerns and I followed up with questions through MyChart which he answered promptly
All good
He listened and took my pain seriously, was to the point and honest.
Dr Vasileff was Thorough, personable, and explained everything in adequate detail in clear terms I understood, giving me options for how to proceed
My care provider is the best I have ever had
He was professional, courteous, and has a good bed side manner. He listened to my issues
He reviewed my CT scan and x-ray of my left hip and thoroughly explained the level of deterioration and recommended treatments.
Excellent
No bad
He was great! He listened to my concerns and ordered x rays that told us a lot about my issues.
Friendly and very efficient
Dr Vasileff is amazing! He listens to my concerns and values them and hears me. It's hard to find in a doctor these days. I appreciate his ability to hear my needs and concerns. He also did a same day injection which saved me an hour trip. Always thrilled by his bedside manner and professionalism.
He was a great listener and got right to the point. Terrific doctor
Well knowledge
All good
He great and nice
All staff and providers worked well together to give me the care I needed
Friendly, listens to me and explains everything in detail.
MD actively listened to my concerns
Can't say this enough. Awesome awesome awesome
Extremely knowledgeable and patient-centered.
He was so nice, he explains everything Very well
Always friendly and genuinely cares to listen to any issues going on.
Awesome! Throughly explains medical condition and how to address any problems!
Dr. V is absolutely awesome. Great at what he does, incredible sense of humor, and maintains eye contact and always greets with a handshake.
The doctor took Interest in my problems and explained everything well.
He explained what he felt was my diagnosis and provided a logical way to fix the issue with my hip.
Very good