David Renton, MD
Physician, Professor
General Surgery
Make an appointment
614-293-3230
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Appendicitis
- Lipoma
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia
- Gastroscopy
- Gastric Acid Reflux Disease
Locations
- Talbot Hall
- Outpatient Surgery
- Wound Care
Academic information
Department: Surgery
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
My expertise in minimally invasive surgery and other procedures offers many benefits for my patients. I specialize in laparoscopic abdominal surgery, including foregut (esophagus and stomach), hernia and biliary disease.
I know that each patient is an individual with different needs and problems. By treating each one on a case-by-case basis, I help them to get through whatever difficulty they have that needs surgical attention.
Education is important to me. I like my patients to be as educated as possible about their disease process. This can be as simple as explaining to them what is wrong and how we fix it, or as detailed as watching videos about how their surgery is performed. This, too, is tailored on a case-by-case basis.
I enjoy the team mentality that we have here at Ohio State. Everyone is working for the betterment of the patient, and that really helps me to take better care of people.
When I'm not working, I take time to relax with my family, read and enjoy the outdoors.
Highlights
- Resident Teaching Award 2013
- Creator of the Ohio State iBook Surgical Video Atlas
- Director of Surgical Simulation
Conditions and expertise
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Wall
- Appendicitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Tract Diseases
- Cholecystitis
- Choledocholithiasis
- Colonoscopy
- Digestive System Diseases
- Esophageal Achalasia
- Fundoplication
- Gallstones
- Gastric Acid Reflux Disease
- Gastroscopy
- General Surgery
- Heartburn
- Hernia
- Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia
- Laparoscopy
- Lipoma
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Robotic Surgery
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/19/2006 - 6/30/2007 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, United States
6/1/2002 - 6/23/2006 - Internship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, United States
7/1/2001 - 6/30/2002 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Louisiana State University at Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, United States
6/1/1997 - 6/30/2001
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
8/26/2025 -
American Board of Surgery
10/25/2006
News and media
My news coverage
Ratings and 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.
124 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Renton has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Renton has done my surgery prior. He was informative, knowledgeable, confident and approachable with questions. Seemed to really care about my condition. So I am back for a possible second surgery.
He was so kind with a good sense of humor. He even put out an email for me so my situation could be attended to as early as possible
Very good
Very patient
The provider did not spend enough time with me! I was not done questioning him about my health struggles
All good.
Good
Dr. Renton has performed 4 surgeries on me and been there in my time of need. He is an extremely experienced doctor and a great one!
Doctors were very good but nursing is very poor
Wonderful - thorough, to the point, friendly
Dr. Renton answered all of our question regarding surgery. I felt very relaxed and confident that he is going to do a very good job.
Caring, easy to understand, nice.
Extra pained my condition simply and professionally
Not very personable.
Very nice, friendly, listened and responded well. Professionally did job.
Very meticulous and is a good listener
Knowledgeable. Confident.
He was concerned and explained everything to my satisfaction
Excellent
He was very open and honest
Professional
Very nice and professional; I always have a lot of questions, and the interaction with him felt a little rushed.
Very good
Confident, experienced, easy to communicate with.
I was so happy to finally find a provider that could determine what was actually wrong with me (gallbladder). I had had numerous tests previously with no clear diagnosis and I felt that no one cared to help me find out what was wrong. Within 5 minutes of my appt, Dr. Renton was able to determine what was wrong and how we could fix things.
Dr Renton was very professional, while also making me feel comfortable discussing my potential issue. He explained things very clearly
The surgeon seems to have done a fine job on the surgery itself but patient care is not his strong suit. Every conversation was rushed, and every question was met with a snarky comment instead of an answer. I still don't know if there's any prescribed best practice for increasing my level of activity because when I asked about it he told me "you're 46, it's all downhill from here. Just use common sense. Next it'll be your knees, then your hips, your body is basically caving in on itself. Maybe just try the pool or an eliptical machine".
All good
Exelente
Everything was good
Very satisfied
Excellent awesome
Very knowledgeable and asked questions & gave me answers to questions that I had.
Excellent! Professional, gave easy to understand information and clear goals. He made it clear that he could help me and set specific goals I needed to reach and made a beginning framework to get the problem solved. I appreciated that he listened to me and understood what I wanted to know.
I've been dealing with Dr. Renton since 91. I have no problems with him at all.
The provider was very professional, thorough, and quick
Although it was the first time I saw Dr.Rentin, he had obviously looked at all my records so that he was well informed about my condition.
Understanding and thorough and
He was great , but my Dr. I had did not send X-ray , ect. To him did have much to do on.
Very short, didn't feel heard, was rushing out of my appointment.
No- nonsense.
Seemed he was in a hurry and a bit rude
Prompt, straightforward, answered all questions. Truly caring
Timely, kind, and efficient
I liked the Dr he explained the best I could understand he was good
Dr. Renton is always kind, professional and takes great care to understand my needs. I feel like he always makes sure I understand and am comfortable with the treatment I receive while in his care.
Doctor knew my state in detail and explained important points.
I was impressed by the intelligence and understanding shown by the doctor. He had a much better understanding of my issues than two other doctors I had previously seen about the problem.
Very knowledgeable and friendly
Dr. Renton discussed my options for wound care.
None always had great care
Very good surgeon! I trust him. I'm worried what my CATScan will show.
Dr kept interrupting when I had a question. Would not let me speak. He was very rude