About Me
Takuya Wada, MD, is a cardiac surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, specializing in advanced surgical treatments for heart failure and complex cardiovascular diseases. His clinical expertise includes heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support (LVAD and ECMO), valve repair and replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting and complex aortic surgery. He provides expert care in all types of cardiac surgery and has advanced training in complex and low ejection fraction heart cases. Dr. Wada’s goal is to deliver safe, precise and compassionate surgical care to every patient.
Dr. Wada is part of the multidisciplinary team at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, where he collaborates closely with cardiologists, intensivists and transplant specialists to deliver personalized, high-quality care for patients with advanced heart and aortic conditions.
His research interests focus on heart failure surgery, mechanical circulatory support and aortic surgery, with the goal of improving surgical outcomes and advancing innovation in cardiothoracic care. He has published research on outcomes in aortic dissection, aortic aneurysm and heart failure.
Dr. Wada completed his cardiovascular surgery training and fellowship in Japan before advancing his subspecialty training in heart failure and transplant surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital with Washington University in St. Louis, in Missouri. Fluent in Japanese, he is dedicated to providing compassionate and culturally sensitive care to every patient he serves.
His training in Japan and the United States exposed him to a broad spectrum of cardiac surgery, from coronary, valve and aortic surgery to advanced heart failure and transplant procedures. Working in academic medical centers shaped his commitment to combining evidence-based practice, surgical innovation and education. These experiences continue to inspire Dr. Wada to improve outcomes for patients with complex heart disease.
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Heart Transplantation
- Transplantation
- Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures
- Ventricular Dysfunction
Locations Where I Practice
452 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-8000
in Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
452 W. 10th Ave.
1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-7677
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Asahikawa Medical College, Hokkaido
4/1/2010 - 3/1/2016
Residency
Teine Keijinkai Hospital, Sapporo
4/1/2016 - 3/1/2019
Fellowship
Akita University Hospital, Akita
4/1/2019 - 3/31/2023
Fellowship
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
7/1/2023 - 6/30/2025
Board Certification
Institution Not Present
5/17/2024
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
Cardiac Surgery
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. Wada has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
