About Me
I practice in colon and rectal surgery, including the specialty area of minimally invasive surgery. Colon and rectal health are important, but often overlooked, areas of care. The right treatments address fundamental aspects of patients' overall health and well-being.
Whatever the health challenges of my patients, I listen to their unique concerns. I enjoy getting to know them. I believe it is important to help patients to do whatever we can to address and find solutions to their medical problems.
I work on a multispecialty team who will design a plan targeted and tailored for your individual care. This leads to more targeted treatments, fewer side effects and better outcomes. It is very satisfying to see how our customized interventions and care allow patients to improve their health and move on with their lives.
I enjoy the camaraderie and teamwork that are an integral part of working at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, especially our work to create a cancer-free world. It makes coming to work each day a special and highly fulfilling experience.
Highlights
- Department of Surgery teaching awards from students and residents
- Membership in national surgical and medical education groups
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016, 2017, 2019
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Colon Cancers
- Appendix Cancer
- Anal Gland Cancer
- Fecal Incontinence
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- General Surgery
- Robotics
- Colorectal Surgery
- Anal Cancers
- Diverticulitis, Colonic
- Colonoscopy
- Colostomy
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Diverticulosis, Colonic
- Cecal Diseases
- Cecal Cancer
- Colectomy
- Colitis, Ulcerative
- Colorectal Cancers
- Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer
- Crohn Disease
- Diverticulum, Colon
- Gardner Syndrome
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Hirschsprung Disease
- Lynch Syndrome II
- Rectal Cancers
- Jejunal Cancers
- Rectovaginal Fistula
Locations Where I Practice
410 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-8000
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2920
in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
1800 Zollinger Road
3rd Floor East
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2920
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
8/1/1997 - 5/30/2001
Internship
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
7/1/2001 - 6/30/2002
Residency
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
7/1/2002 - 7/30/2006
Fellowship
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2007
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery
2/26/2007
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
9/20/2008
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
Colon and Rectal 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.
143 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 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. Harzman 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.
- Association of Surgical Education Foundation
- Association for Surgical Education
- Activ Surgical
Provider care has been good.
So far everything has been excellent. Exhibited what I would consider the appropriate level of concern for the potential severity of my condition
I can't say enough about the Excellent care.
Explained things well
Dr. Harzman was down to earth and explained my condition using scans of my abdomen I had submitted.
Good, very professional in all categories.
I felt Dr Harzman was very informative and told me everything I needed to know.
He was very short giving explanations. Almost rushed trying to get patient out of the office. I did not get a straight diagnosis as what to do next - other than "deal with it" (my impression!)
Dr Harzman is professional, listens and talks to me in a manner I understand. I appreciated that he is patient with all questions.
Great manners and respect
Very friendly also,
Dr. Harzman listened to me and made me feel valued as a patient. Very thorough and kind.
Good experience
Unbelievable. I have never had an office visit go this smooth. Everything was explained. I was even asked what I wanted to get out of the appt. - very satisfied.
Good.
Very accommodation for his situation. Thank you!
Good
The doctor let the nurse & NP get all of my history and I saw him for a short time. I feel the whole office was attentive & I was not rushed AT ALL which is important to me.
Always a good experience.
Very informative, knowledgeable and kind.
All good things.
Extremely proficient in his knowledge of surgery. Very nice to talk to and explained all that I needed to know about my illness.
He was nice. He made me feel comfortable.
Very nice. Eased my concerns, gave me good options.
Concerned, goal was to avoid future blockages discussed, diet, activity.
Answered all questions so we could understand what he was talking about.
He fixed me up.
Very concerned about every detail, empathetic and attentive.
Excellent care providers. No complaint.
Excellent, attentive and explain things to me. Very impressed that he didn't make me feel like he was in a hurry.
He treat me with good care, smile, laugh with me we talk. Share some thought together, very nice doctor I have. That's to all of the team I have working with me.
Everything went good and everyone was very helpful
He explained every detail throughout the procedure, he was quite personable and made me feel at ease.
Dr. Harzman is absolutely wonderful. He is kind, compassionate & caring. He explains everything and keeps a great attitude. Best in field! Nurse Sandy is amazing too!
Truly appreciate his explanations when I had questions - Excellent care!
Thank-you for all your services.
He was very knowledgeable and made things clear.
Listened to me, provided care and follow-up tests.
Best in the world.
Explained what to expect with surgery.
Very professional.
He explained everything thoroughly in language that was easy to understand.
Dr. Harzman always is up to date and explain all things very well.
I really liked my provider. Caring, thorough, informative, friendly. Don't have anything negative to say at all.
Great care by everyone. He scheduled a MRI to see what was going on with the staples from where I fell on my butt.
Very good.
Very good.
Dr. Harzman remains professional yet friendly and is informative. I feel very comfortable in his care.
Great Doctor and his assistant laid everything out so I understand everything they are planning for my surgery both of them put me at ease