About Me
Working in the field of colorectal surgery allows me to see patients with a wide range of surgical problems, many of which are sensitive in nature, and make a lasting impact on their lives. The care I provide might give a patient a possible cure for their cancer, help them manage complications of Crohn’s disease or aid them in relief from bowel incontinence. All of these improvements give my patients a quality of life that may have been out of reach before receiving treatment.
I treat my patients the way I would want my family to be treated. I use evidence-based therapies so my patients receive care based on the most up-to-date guidelines. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center gives me the opportunity to provide the highest quality of care to patients from diverse backgrounds, often with complex medical and surgical conditions. For these conditions, I often provide care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team, which opens the door for active care coordination and communication between providers.
I perform minimally invasive colon and rectal surgeries, including robotic surgery, when it’s appropriate for my patients. I’m proud to be one of the earliest adopters of robotic surgery for colorectal patients at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. I’m also the only colorectal surgeon at the medical center who performs sacral nerve stimulator implantation for bowel incontinence, which is the most effective treatment for moderate to severe symptoms.
I have been fortunate to learn from excellent mentors in academic surgery during my training and since entering practice. They have fostered in me a love for the practice of medicine and helped me to become a skilled surgeon and educator. Because of their influence, I’m inspired to mentor students interested in a surgical career.
I enjoy teaching, both in clinical environments and in virtual and in-person classroom settings, and get to interact with medical students and residents through several different roles at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. I lead the pelvic floor program in colon and rectal surgery in addition to holding a number of leadership positions in surgical education. I’m an associate program director for the Ohio State General Surgery Residency, and I direct a summer career exploration program for students interested in a general surgery career. I’m also the unit director for the medical students’ required clerkships in surgery, in which I supervise and administer surgery training for more than 200 students per year at Ohio State and our participating community hospitals. This gives me an opportunity to mentor individual students applying to residency programs in surgical specialties. Through my educational leadership roles and mentorship of trainees, I help to shape the quality of care for the next generation of physicians.
My research in surgical education has most recently focused on how to structure coaching activities for residents and students to best improve performance. On the clinical side, I’m involved in research for colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and pelvic floor disorders related to GI function and GI surgeries.
In my free time, I enjoy gardening, hiking and playing games with my family.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016-2019
- First provider to open a pelvic floor clinic for colorectal surgery at Ohio State
- A leader in surgical education at Ohio State
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Colon Cancers
- Appendix Cancer
- Anal Cancers
- Anal Gland Cancer
- Fecal Incontinence
- Rectal Fistula
- Rectocele
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- General Surgery
- Pelvic Pain
- Robotics
- Colorectal Surgery
- Diverticulitis, Colonic
- Colitis, Ulcerative
- Colonic Diseases
- Ultrasound, High-Intensity Focused, Transrectal
- Rectal Cancers
- Rectal Diseases
- Crohn Disease
- Sigmoid Cancer
- Colorectal Cancers
- Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
- Cecal Diseases
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Chilaiditi Syndrome
- Colitis, Ischemic
- Gardner Syndrome
- Megacolon
- Megacolon, Toxic
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Hirschsprung Disease
Locations Where I Practice
410 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-8000
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
2nd Floor, Suite 2D
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-3230
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
8/1/2001 - 5/5/2006
Residency
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Saint Louis, MO
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2008
Fellowship
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Saint Louis, MO
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2011
Residency
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Saint Louis, MO
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2014
Fellowship
University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery
10/8/2014
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery
9/12/2016
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.
92 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
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 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. Traugott 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.
- American Board of Surgery
- Midwest Surgical Association
Explained in detail and reviewed past imaging exams with me.
Dr T. Is awesome!
Excellent surgeon, excellent communicator, Compassionate. Dr Traugott is the best!!
Other than the wait time, overall it was a good experience.She listened, spoke directly to me, answered my questions and treated me with respect.
All good. I love my provider.
Dr. Traugott was amazing and compassionate.
Very kindMade me feel comfortableShe listened
She was a joy. Took the time to explain the procedure and outcome plus risks. She made me feel as if she had all the time in the world to answer my questions, which is special. I know I can face the surgery and put this situation behind me.
Answered all my questions.
Dr. Traugott is always caring, knowledgeable, and has my best interest reflected in all she does. I do wish scheduling wasn't so far in advance, but she's worth the wait!
Very knowledgeable about my circumstances and referred me to others who could also be helpful
Dr. Traugott literally saved my life. She is a great dr.
Dr. Traugott is the BEST!
I have never been more comfortable than I was with my doctor.
Good
Dr. Traugott saved my life! Amazing surgeon!
I love Dr. Traugott. She is so caring and concerned about my health. She is a great doctor.very comfortable in her care.
Loved her. Made me feel very comfortable about procedure
The provider was very knowledgeable about my reason of being there. She answered all of my questions and did not seem to be rushed. I felt comfortable with her.
I love her.
Focused on my problem and I felt she understood me
Provider was very good & explained things in detail.
It was my first time meeting her, she will be my surgeon for my colon reduction. She was extremely professional and very very easy to talk to and I found her use of a white board to be very helpful. She put me completely at ease with the surgery and I have all the confidence In the world that she Is the best choice for me and my health.
Excellent!
All good. God advice and illustration so I don't make regrettable decision
Of all the physicians I've seen in the past 2 years at 3 Medical institutions, Dr Traugott was the only one who was able to look at the clinical evidence, make a diagnosis that made sense, and make a solid treatment plan to solve the problem. She is exceptional.
Listened to my concerns. She spoke plain English. Explain everything I was concerned with.
They all smile and talk nice to you. Bedside manner was good. Humor was definitely there.
She was a great listener and made very good judgment calls.
Impressed she had read up on my op notes prior to coming in and explained how my hernia was repaired. She is great!
She was one of the best practitioners I've ever met. She listened to every concern and explained everything I needed to know in detail with compassion. She even prepared me for what to expect during an unusual upcoming procedure. She spent time with me and didn't dismiss anything I asked about. I have great confidence in her.
Young male doctor Dr. B. and Dr. Traugott were awesome.
Probably the best visit I've ever had with a DR. She was extremely informative and listened to everything I had to say. I really feel like she can help me.
Very professional and caring.
Listened to what I had to say. Explained things in a way I could understand used drawing to aid in understanding
Dr. Traugott is amazing. She makes a difficult subject easy to discuss. She explains things in a way that was very easy to understand. She is great. I would recommend her to anyone!
I have had nothing but great experiences with Dr. Traugott. She's always so concerned about her patients. She takes time to explain things to me, and answers my questions and she's so sweet every time I see her. I like when a dr. shows how much they care about you and will do what she can to help me feel better. That means a lot to me. SHE'S AWESOME!!