About Me
A person’s ability to communicate defines who they are — and hearing is one of the most fundamental aspects of communication. That’s what drives my passion as an otolaryngology head and neck surgeon with a special focus on patients with hearing loss.
I specialize in treatment of disorders of the outer, middle and inner ear, as well as tumors of the temporal bone and skull base. I strive to deliver individualized, state-of-the-art and compassionate care to each patient. My goal is to get to know each patient so that together we can come up with the highest quality treatment plan using the most up-to-date technology.
I treat a range of conditions, including all conditions related to hearing and balance. Among these are infections of the ear (acute and chronic otitis media); cholesteatoma (abnormal skin growths in the ear); otosclerosis (fixation of the hearing bone resulting in hearing loss); vestibular schwannoma (a benign tumor growth on the hearing and balance nerve); Meniere’s disease; and superior semicircular canal dehiscence.
In addition, I have a PhD in medical engineering and medical physics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a strong research interest in skull base tumor biology, neurofibromatosis type 2, nanotechnology for biomarker development and drug delivery, and clinical outcomes for patients after ear and skull base surgery. I’ve won multiple national awards and grants related to my research.
In my free time, I like to exercise, run, take photographs and travel.
Highlights
- Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals in the field of otolaryngology
- Research focus on biomarkers and novel treatments for skull base tumor
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Ear Diseases
- Skull Base Tumors
- Neurotology
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
- Hearing Disorders
- Cochlear Implants
- Neuroma, Acoustic
- Cholesteatoma
- Hearing Loss
- Meniere Disease
- Labyrinthitis
- Otitis Media
- Otosclerosis
- Vestibular Neuronitis
- Stapes Surgery
- Tympanoplasty
- Hearing Aids
- Vestibular Diseases
- Otolaryngology
Locations Where I Practice
6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016
614-814-7777
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
in Outpatient Care Dublin
6700 University Boulevard
2nd Floor, Suite 2C
Dublin, OH 43016
614-366-3687
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
4th Floor Suite 4000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-366-3687
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
7/1/2006 - 5/29/2014
Internship
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
6/13/2014 - 6/30/2015
Residency
Mass Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2019
Fellowship
University Of California San Diego Hillcrest Medic, La Jolla, CA
7/1/2019 - 6/30/2021
Board Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology
3/19/2021
American Board of Otolaryngology/Neurotology
5/9/2022
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.
143 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.6 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.7 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.6 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.6 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.5 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.7 out of 5
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 09/29/2023, Dr. Ren has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Excellent care
Excellent care. Excellent plan to monitor my problem
We came with questions concerning loss of hearing due to exposure to neuro toxin and wanted to know about the health of the ear/injury to cochlea; all med info was sent to office but not referred to in appt; had to push and prod asking blunt questions to get very short blunt answers; I'm sure as a surgeon for cochlear implant he would be excellent just takes a lot out of a patient to have a health related question
Dr. Ren was excellent.
Dr. Ren showed concern for my condition and made recommendations as how to proceed. Showed compassion for my concerns.
We were very pleased with dr. REN .He is outstanding.
They listen to all comments from me and addressed them all
Great
Good
All good
Very understanding. Answered all questions. Explained everything to my understanding.
Very good
He was knowledgeable, setting up a surgery is daunting, he somewhat explained the procedure
He was very understanding and supportive of my issues. Great listener and problem solver. Made me feel important and someone could could help.
Very thorough
Very friendly. Definitely appeared to have a grasp on the situation.
He was very friendly, knowledgeable and got to the bottom of my problem quickly.
Good
Wonderful
Listened and wasn't rushed
All was great!.
Dr. Ren asked questions to fill himself in on my medical history and how it could affect my issue. He went through all the options with us in a clear manner and answered any questions we had about them. Out of the three options he gave us he allowed us to pick the one that we wanted even if it was not what he thought would be best - it was. He also had a resident with him that showed the same level of professionalism.
Very good
Good
Cut me off, laughed at one of my questions, didn't know my one allergy, and spoke rudely about CVS providers
The provider was very knowledgable and able to explain things to be in a way that was easy to understand. He was professional, patient, and provided a lot of information.
All good
Listened to me & did a procedure that day so I wouldn't have to come back, since I had all ready had a few cancelled appts from them in the past.
At return check up I was not sure about not hearing out of my ear, that had surgery. He checked me out and reassured me it will get better, and it has.
Overall very good and have a long history with my condition and treatments
Very upfront, clear concise explanation and answers.
Dr. REN is very through and is patient to answer any questions I may have.
Very intuitive
Very thorough
Dr. Wu and his team went above and beyond what we were expecting. We couldn't have asked for better care.
He is not nearly as gentle as my previous provider
Did not know all of my history. In reading after-care notes stated that I did not have xxx, however I have reported that symptom in the past. Follow-up instructions were not clear.
Very professional very good communication skills
Didn't listen to what I had to say. Just keep repeating himself in medical terms I didn't understand.
Dr. Ren was easy to understand and explained things clearly.
Doctor Ren and his staff were amazing. They were very knowledgeable and addressed my concerns and decreased my fears. I have total confidence in this team!
First time I ever saw this person and was well pleased with him.
No problem.
Good
Dr. Yin Ren was "super." Excellent post op care by nurses.
Dr. Ren was extremely knowledgeable and efficient. He explained my condition in terms I could understand, and clearly stated my options for future care. He was kind and courteous.
They were very reassuring and confident. They made me feel very comfortable
Very satisfied and knowledgeable. Took his time and explained things well.
This was my 1st time seeing Dr. Ren. My former doctor is no longer with OSU. During my visit we mainly discussed my right ear problems. Dr. Ren didn't even look in my left ear. That ear is dead, but I have a history of cholesteatoma. In the past the doctors have needed to clean out my left ear. I didn't realize he didn't examine my left ear until I was on my way home.
Thought care was better than expected, professional, friendly and obviously knowledgeable!
He was wonderful. I trust him with my problem completely.
Expert in his field. In my 75 years, I only consider that rating with 3 physicians out of at least 25 I have had experience with.
All good
Listens well!
Dr. Ren listened to my concern, was a good experience. He seem not to be familiar with my medical history, was a bad experience.
Dr. Ren seemed extremely caring yet very straight forward - he made my options very simple to evaluate.
Good experience.
Very helpful and thoughtful
My oncologist told me to get a regular ent that would see me once a year of when I needed than. I told this to my provider and he seemed to ignore my concern with a follow up or care.
Really fast to understand & smart.
He's very thorough. Easy to talk to.
Bad experience was when Dr. Ren used that ear suction machine, I thought he went a little bit too deep into my ear canal. My ear is still hurting me a week later after my appointment.
He knows his stuff. I feel confident his shots are helping get some hearing back in Rt. ear. Yeah!
Very courteous and professional.
Very good!
None
Short but good experiences.
He listened well
Dr. Ren helped me through the disease progression by giving me the meds and shots to keep me functional. When I called his office after each vertigo episode, he immediately responded with a remedy and formed a medical plan to help me navigate through the process. It is very comforting to have a plan when I have no control over my symptoms.
Everything was fine.
My first visit to Dr. Ren. I was very pleased with Dr. Ren.
I appreciated his thoroughness in his explanations.
Very, knowledgeable, explained everything and answered all my questions and more. Excellent!!!
Good.
My care provider was very knowledgeable with any questions I had. Very respectful.
Very pleasant and helpful. Explained things in detail
Overall excellent explained my condition and treatment options clearly and respectfully, seemed extremely knowledgeable and competent.
He seems to be very complete in finding out problem & correcting it.
I asked him to put in tubes today, as I needed them and had waited 5 weeks for the appointment. 5 weeks was too long to wait, but he did the tubes for me right then. That helped alleviate the loss of hearing I had been dealing with for months.