About Me
I am an endocrinologist specializing in diagnosing and treating metabolic bone and mineral disorders including osteoporosis, and Paget’s disease. I help patients manage diabetes, and I treat disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal and pituitary glands. I also see patients in a dedicated Fragility Fractures Clinic every Friday here at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
My patients can rely on me for thorough and compassionate care. I work with patients to customize treatment plans that best suit their needs and goals.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I also help educate the next generation of physicians. I am a clinical assistant professor of Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Bone Diseases, Metabolic
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Thyroid Diseases
- Osteoporosis
- Endocrinology
- Pituitary Diseases
Locations Where I Practice
543 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
614-688-6400
in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
Suite 2026
Columbus, OH 43203
614-685-3333
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Menoufia University, Menofia Governorate
9/1/2001 - 2/1/2009
Residency
Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, NY
7/1/2019 - 6/30/2022
Fellowship
State University Of New York University Of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
7/1/2022 - 6/30/2024
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/29/2022
American Board of Internal Medicine-Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
11/20/2024
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Endocrinology and Metabolism
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.
91 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Elmaaz has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Knowledgeable
He took time to get to know my concerns and to add to health documentation
The doctor was very helpful and nice
My care provider did not give me the answers to my concerns. He would cut me off when trying to explain symptoms. He did not listen to me or my mother's concerns at all. At one point he laughed at me. I wanted a routine ultrasound of my thyroid like I get yearly and felt like I was pulling teeth just to get him to order that test. I left there feeling defeated and unheard and I am a medical professional myself and I have never been treated that way at any other visits with others.
Did not listen to my concerns. Did not explain diagnosis or what was going on.
I had a disappointing experience with my recent doctor's visit. Unfortunately, I felt dismissed and not heard. The doctor came into the visit with his mind made up. It was apparent with the first sentence " I don't know why you are here" and it was obvious he didn't review my lab results, which I had expected would be an important part of the consultation.Furthermore, I was taken aback when my endocrinologist's expertise wasdismissed . As someone seeking care, it's essential to feel confident in the medical team's collaborative approach.Additionally, I found the doctor's comments about my symptoms and that they must be menopause due to my age disappointing. If he would have checked my medical records, he would have seen that my OB and endocrinologist had already tested for that. Saying I needed to workout and eat better in regard to my weight gain to be unprofessional and insensitive. These remarks were not warranted to my health concerns, and I felt they were inappropriate. I was offended in every way a woman could be offended and everything was dismissed. To top that off the homophobia was appalling. By telling myself and my partner that "it's not like you two want more children, anyway", is absolutely disturbing. I'm aware people have these thoughts but to hear a professional say them aloud in 2025 is egregious. Overall, I hope that future patients will receive more respectful and comprehensive care.
I felt that my time during the appointment when well
I had no problem with any of them
Positive experience
Caring and understanding and helpful
My care provider was nice but I kept asking him certain questions that were of concern to me but he did not answer some of the questions, he kept silent. I am not sure if he was just too consumed with charting or reviewing my records on the computer so he did not hear certain questions I was asking-even after reiteration.
This was my first appointment with Dr Elmaaz. I previously saw another doctor In the practice until he retired recently. I realized at this appointment with Dr Elmaaz that there's a lot of Important information that I wasn't previously given from my old doctor. When I was diagnosed, It was simply "here's your diagnosis and the medicine you'll take". It almost felt like I had to pull Information out of him. I'm glad that Dr Elmaaz was thorough and educated me on information that it seemed like I should have already known. I appreciate that since it was my first visit with him, he didn't assume I knew things. Instead he took the time to educate me.
With regard and patience he explained everything in detail.
My provider disregarded my questions, did not give solutions to problems, and was dismissive of my concerns.
Doctor was being very rude and huffing and puffing during appointment.
This provider talked down to me and make gestures insinuating I wasn't understanding what he was saying (i.e touching his head and saying "you have it in your mind" he did not listen to my concerns at all about trying to prevent my thyroid fromGetting worse. Didnt even think I have hashimotos when I have a formal diagnosis. I cried in my car for 30 minutes after this apt before I could drive back to work. This was the WORST experience ive ever had in all my 33 years going to a doctor. Infact I didn't even schedule a follow up, I just walked out. I told him I was tired of feeling crappy and started crying in my apt because I felt like he wasn't listening to a word I was saying. Told me I had to figure out what was wrong. He didn't even physically check my thyroid until AFTER I started crying. Will not be back to him ever.
Very courteous but seemed hurried
He listened, seemed a little rushed towards the end
He was quite standoffish, as is the clinical nurse I messaged previously, Amy Zahniser. I voiced my concerns about some severe to me symptoms I think are related to the thyroid and he completely brushed them off as no concern. He said when I start having some 'convincing symptoms' I should let him know. All of my symptoms fall in the list of hypothyroid symptoms but he said thyroid is so non-specific my symptoms are absolutely caused by other things and couldn't possibly be the thyroid even though I was diagnosed with Hasimoto's thyroiditis. He came across as pretty unhelpful overall.
Very informative, gave me options
Awesome! He made me feel comfortable, was very knowledgeable, and answered alk of my questions. Very thorough!
He was very calm and spent enough time with me to know my health condition & medical history. He explained everything to my daughter, who was my translator. Send me with advice off required lab tests.