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
- Biliary Tract Diseases
- Robotics
- Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Wall
- Weight Loss
- Bariatric Surgery
- Gastric Bypass
- Gastroplasty
- Digestive System Diseases
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Choledocholithiasis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- 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.
41 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
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 09/30/2024, 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.
- Medtronic
- Intuitive Surgical Inc.
- Revmedica
Dr. Needman is concerned that they weren't no answers why I can't get fixed
Excellent, exceptional. Couldn't ask for i better
Outstanding
Very knowledgeable
He explained everything
No bad experience none all positive and helpful
Dr was very attentive & listened.
My provider was excellent he listened carefully to my concerns and was more than caring!
Excellent excellent
Dr. Always knows what's going on with my case Always has great suggestions to help..
Great
He was very nice & he took the time to explain everything to me. He answered all my questions & then some! I really appreciate him & I'm glad to have him as my doctor
Dr. Needleman took time to listen and went over some images to help explain what might be going on. He provided a prescription for me that is working much better than the other medicines or over the counter products I have tried.
Great
Very descriptive and informative also interested in improving my condition.
Dr. Needleman had Saved my life in 2006-07.. I had pancreatitis and he was like Superman. That's why I'm back. I know for sure, he knows what he is doing
Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful he was quick to answer all my questions and provide solutions to any and all problems I had. Dr. Needleman has a down-to-earth & relaxing personality. He really does want to help and it shows in the way that he treats his patients.
Very nice, friendly, & knowledgeable
Dr. Needleman listened carefully to my description of the problem I was experiencing, ordered a medication for me and made a referral to another doctor who will perform an endoscopy for me and assess my condition.
Great
All good