Vimal Narula, MD
Physician, Professor
General Surgery
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Robotic Surgery
- General Surgery
- Lipoma
- Pancreatic Cancers
- Gallbladder Cancers
Locations
- Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Eye and Ear Institute
- Bariatric Surgery
Academic information
Department: Surgery
About
- Gender
- Male
- Additional languages
- Hindi, Spanish
Biography
As a general and gastrointestinal surgeon, my focus is on minimally invasive surgery and surgical endoscopy. I perform a variety of procedures and enjoy meeting patients and participating in their treatment.
I encourage my patients to be aware of and remain active participants in their own care. This simple but important step can greatly improve their outcome, health and lifestyle.
In addition to clinical work, I am interested in many areas of research. This helps me to learn better ways to address the concerns of my patients. My research interests include minimally invasive surgery, surgical endoscopy, hernia and biliary disease.
I am part of a world-class professional team dedicated to excellent health care. The outstanding faculty and staff I work with each day are among the many things I enjoy about working at Ohio State.
After hours, I love to travel, read and attend Ohio State football games.
Highlights
- Associate Director – Clinical Affairs, Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Co-Director, Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy & Gastrointestinal Surgery Fellowship
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Conditions and expertise
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Wall
- Appendicitis
- Bariatric Surgery
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Tract Diseases
- Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
- Cholecystitis
- Choledocholithiasis
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Diseases
- Esophageal Achalasia
- Gallbladder Cancers
- Gallbladder Diseases
- Gastric Acid Reflux Disease
- Gastroscopy
- General Surgery
- Heartburn
- Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Pancreatic Cancers
- Robotic Surgery
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Weight Loss
Locations
Bariatric Surgery
in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
2050 Kenny Road
Concourse Suite 1222
Columbus, OH 43221
Concourse Suite 1222
Columbus, OH 43221
614-366-6675
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV, United States
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2005 - Internship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV, United States
7/1/1999 - 6/30/2000 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV, United States
8/1/1995 - 5/30/1999
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
8/18/2023 -
American Board of Surgery
10/28/2008 -
American College of Surgeons
3/28/2004
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.
79 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
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 11/3/2025, Dr. Narula has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Very professional and friendly.
Impressed with the surgeon's knowledge, concern, ability to expedite surgery. I felt in very good hands and was glad to have been referred to him.
When I worked as a social worker for over 25 years, treating people with dignity and respect came easily for me because my parents role modeled treating everyone with dignity and respect. Dr Nurula did not treat me in this manner. He made minimal eye contact and had a flat affect throughout the visit and was generally unpleasant. He also behaved in an unprofessional manner. For example, he didn't even have me sit on the exam table when he was examining my hernias. I felt sort of violated having to stand up from a side chair, drop my pants, and then get poked. When my gynecologist needs me to disrobe for an examination, the assistant gets me set up on the table with an appropriate gown or sheet before the doctor even comes in.
Can't say enough good things. Made me comfortable, explained my situation and what could be done. Definitely left feeling I was in his capable hands.
OSU always does an outstanding job! Everyone in my family & my friends all had wonderful experiences!
All good
Very Thorough. Took his time to really listen to me
Always very courteous and conscientious. I feel he's very knowledgeable.
Very nice
He is a really good and knowledgeable surgeon in his field.
Dr. Narula was very thorough, he explained everything to me, worked with me to get next available surgery appointment and he answered my questions without hesitation.
Very good
Thorough. Really knew his subject.
Very good
He was very attentive to my needs. He was friendly and put my mind at ease. He explained my upcoming procedure clearly and answered all my questions. Best experience ever with OSU
All good
Excellent
Courteous, knowable, and straight forward
Dr Narula addressed all my questions. He did not rush.
Easy to talk to , concerned, caring, honest
Very knowledgeable and explained options and procedures in an understandable manor.
I found Dr. Narula to be very thorough.
He was amazing! I can't say enough good things about Dr Narula!! He completed 2 procedures for me and I saw him for my post op follow up. He was to the point on the important matters but also very kind.
Excellent and very great advice and counsel
Friendly, knowledgeable and courteous He is real experienced providers that is confident in his abilities to resolve any medical issues and concerns. I look forward in see him again
My health care provider answered all my questions. Good job
He was excellent at explaining my procedure & taking my concerns into consideration. He made me feel at ease about my upcoming surgery.
Very professional and nice