About Me
My expertise is in metabolic and bariatric surgery, as well as other advanced minimally invasive operations. I am very passionate about the benefits bariatric surgery can provide to patients who have struggled with weight and other medical problems. Our program is geared toward providing the right operation for the right patient with life-long care to optimize results.
I believe patients deserve a surgeon who listens to them. It's important to hear their concerns. This feedback is an important part of determining a care plan, including an operation that fits their expectations. My desire is to offer patients the least "invasive" operation that meets their needs.
The best part of working at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the people. There is a noticeable commitment to offering the highest quality of care. I love being surrounded by really smart individuals who are passionate about what they do.
In my free time I enjoy reading, relaxing with my family and spending time outdoors. I am an avid tennis player and also enjoy shooting trap and sporting clays.
Highlights
- Director, Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Medical director, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Comprehensive Weight Management Program
- Founding president, Ohio Society for Bariatric Surgery
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2015-2019
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Herniorrhaphy
- Hernia, Abdominal
- Abdominal Wall
- Robotics
- Bariatric Surgery
- Gastric Bypass
- Gastroplasty
- Obesity, Morbid
- Digestive System Diseases
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Choledocholithiasis
- Digestive System Surgical Procedures
- Hernia, Hiatal
- Hernia, Ventral
- Obesity
- Cholecystitis
- General Surgery
Locations Where I Practice
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3890
in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
2050 Kenny Road
Concourse Suite 1222
Columbus, OH 43221
614-366-6675
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
8/1/1990 - 6/30/1994
Residency
Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
7/1/1994 - 6/30/1996
Residency
MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
7/1/1996 - 6/30/1999
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
9/13/2000
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
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.
36 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
5.0 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 09/30/2022, Dr. Needleman 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.
All good
Very courteous. Kind.
He was so knowledgeable about my health problems that I'm relieved to have a surgery now.
Needleman is an excellent surgeon from the "OR staff" perspective. It was great to experience his "office side" and know he is wonderful in that aspect of care as well.
Excellent experience.
Dr. Needleman is the best doc & nice/courtesy/respectful I will continue going to him. I will be back for visits with Dr. Needleman he is a sweetheart to me.
Good.
He is exceptional - His nurse, PA & Dr. Needleman are very professional, personable and good medical people!
Knowledgeable, and caring.
He was very nice, thorough, and took plenty of time to explain things and answer questions.
Is very good top notch.