Steven Dean, DO
Physician, Professor
Vascular Medicine
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614-293-7677Conditions and expertise
- Lymphedema
- Carotid Artery Diseases
- Edema
- Leg Ulcer
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Vascular Diseases
Locations
- Heart and Vascular in Outpatient Care Dublin
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
Steven M Dean, DO, FSVM, RPVI, is the director of the Vascular Medicine Program, Director of Cardiovascular Medicine's Noninvasive Peripheral Vascular Laboratories and Clinical Professor of Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. His postgraduate training included a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in vascular medicine at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Dean has published many articles and book chapters on topics related to vascular medicine and is a frequent lecturer at national meetings on vascular related diseases. He has co-edited three vascular medicine textbooks including the Color Atlas and Synopsis of Vascular Medicine (winner of the 2014 "highly commended" cardiology textbook award by the British Medical Association) . Dr. Dean is an examination writer for the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and is a board member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Medicine and is a board member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017
- Best Doctor in America 2017
Conditions and expertise
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Carotid Artery Diseases
- Edema
- Internal Medicine
- Leg Ulcer
- Lymphedema
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Systemic Scleroderma
- Vascular Diseases
- Venous Insufficiency
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Vascular Medicine
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, United States
7/1/1993 - 6/30/1994 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, United States
7/1/1990 - 6/30/1993 - Internship - Vascular Medicine
- St. James Osteopathic Hospital, Olympia Fields, IL, United States
7/1/1989 - 6/30/1990 - Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
- Oklahoma State University College Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa, OK
6/1/1985 - 5/30/1989
Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine
9/22/1993
Ratings and reviews
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157 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
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- Tactile Medical
He listened to and acknowledged my questions and concerns. He was very personable and asked follow-up questions.
Everyone is super friendly love Dr. Dean.
All good.
Dr Dean is always kind, attentive, professional, knowledgeable, friendly.
Dr. Dean was very professional & courteous.
Great bedside manner and very smart
Dr Dean is GREAT!
Very kind.
Dr. Dean is absolutely outstanding! He was very easy to talk with, very knowledgeable, explained everything throughly, listened, did not rush, asked very good questions and seemed to truly care about me and my current medical problems!
Dr Dean is always so kind and informative.
He is the absolute best!! I drive two hours to see him and would not go anywhere else!!
Dr Dean has helped me so much. Always willing to listen to my concerns.
Excellent- gave me hope
Thorough, friendly, knowledgeable, caring, listens to you, explains everything
Humble and sincere
One of the best physicians there at OSU! Such a great personality and is a great listener.
Very friendly, helpful, & encouraging
Dr. Dean was SO down to earth and really took the time to explain my options and diagnosis
Best in the country for Lymphedema. He is the national authority.
Very good