Benjamin Poulose, MD, MPH
Physician, Professor
General Surgery
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614-293-3230Conditions and expertise
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Wall
- General Surgery
- Ventral Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
Locations
- General and Gastrointestinal Surgery in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
Academics and research
Department: Surgery
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
As a general surgeon, I specialize in abdominal core health, minimally invasive surgery and surgical endoscopy, as well as providing treatments for hernias and gallstones. I believe in taking a holistic approach to care. Treatment options can include surgery, or other ways to improve a patient’s quality of life without surgery. Each patient brings a unique set of needs and goals that I consider when developing an effective care plan. I strive to partner with my patients to address their health care needs while working with them to find new ways of improving care for everyone.
My favorite part about working at Ohio State is the opportunity to work with professionals who really demonstrate a willingness to deliver the best possible care to our patients.
In my free time I enjoy exercising, playing the keyboard and guitar and spending as much time with my family as possible.
Highlights
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Robert M. Zollinger Lecrone-Baxter Chair, 2018-present
- Chief, Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 2018-present
- Co-founder and Director of Quality and Outcomes, the Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative, 2013-present
- President, American Hernia Society, 2019-2020
Conditions and expertise
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Wall
- Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
- Cholecystitis
- Choledocholithiasis
- Gallstones
- Gastroscopy
- General Surgery
- Hernia
- Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Pelvic Floor Disorders
- Pelvic Pain
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
Locations
General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
3rd Floor East
Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2008 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2007 - Masters of Public Health (MPH)
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
1/1/2003 - 1/1/2005 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
7/1/1999 - 6/30/2006 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
8/1/1994 - 5/27/1999
Certification
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American Board of Surgery
1/29/2008
Academics and research
My clinical practice focuses on a holistic approach to maintaining abdominal core health. My research reflects this by finding new ways to combine treatments, including surgery, physical therapy, integrative medicine, and alternative medicine, to optimize abdominal core health and minimize complications.
Research interests
- Abdominal core health
- Hernia
- Post-market surveillance of surgical devices
Current Funding
Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative Foundation
Academic information
- Department:
- Surgery
- Division:
- General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
More about my research
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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.
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Consulting and related relationships
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As of 11/3/2025 Benjamin Poulose 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.
- AbbVie
- Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative
- EndoEvolve
- Tucker Ellis
Very good surgeon
Very friendly
Awesome
One of the best!
Very good. Wonderful specialist
Dr. Poulose was attemtive, was up front.
Very nice and easy to talk with
He was very attentive and knew that exactly what needed to be done
Dr. Poulouse was very dismissive of me. He did not review film with me & he didn't discuss my ventral hernia. He never offered advice, explanations, or described possible future surgical procedures to correct the hernia. After physically examining me he said "talk to her" & pointed at an Attending doc while he exited the room. Without hesitation the Attending doc immediately apologized for the dismissive behavior & lack of care.
Dr. Poulose is great. Every interaction with him is great. I'm glad he's going to be my surgeon.
Was very satisfied with the doctor.
Dr Poulose is very knowledgable and explains things well.
Very professional and personable
Good listener
Good very informative
Very good
Great
Excellent
Personable, professional, efficient.
Was amazing. Listened and gave excellent advice.