OSU Medical Center

Has anyone heard anything good or bad about the ohio state university medical center? I have an appointment there in January but wanted some information about them if possible. I am equally distant from the Cleveland clinic as well. Any thoughts there?

I haven't heard much about OSU, but I have heard wonderful things about Cleveland Clinic. If I hadn't gotten into the Penn State study, that would have been my next stop. I'm about 3 hours south east of Cleveland, but would have driven there for decent healthcare. As it is, I drive 4 hours each way, once a month to be in the Penn State trial with Dr. Jill Smith.

I cannot say enough good things about OSU.  They have been wonderful to me.  Myfirst visit was in Aug of 2005,  I was desperate for answers as I had been told for a year and a half I had IBS.  My Dr at OSU told me in the first 10 min he saw me he was confident I had Crohn's disease. He did lots of tests, and I can call him when I need him and he is great about getting back to me promptly.   Then in 2006 I went to Cleveland Clinic basically because my ins would pay for a 2nd opinion and I wanted to be sure, someone had told me they were the best and I was really in denial.  They confirmed the Crohn's but let me tell you the Dr was an A**!  His bedside manner sucked! The Fellow Doc that was with him ask me a question and he told her to "shut her mouth".  He was rude and when we asked questions he would cut us off.  My sister (a RN) asked a question and he (the Dr) said," I ask the questions here and IF I have time to answer yours I will when I am done".  She blew a gasket and let him have it, then he was nice to us. She basically told him to "get over himself",  It was both the worst and most bazarre Dr app I have ever had. 

Just my experiences. 

Dr James Caldwell.  I really like him ALOT, I have met other people that also see other docs in that group and have only heard good things about all of them! 

Good luck to you!