Benjamin Poulose

Benjamin Poulose, MD

  • General Surgery
  • Physician What's this? A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Insurances We Accept

About Me

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 running and working out, playing the keyboard and guitar and spending as much time with my family as possible.

Highlights

  • Zollinger Professor of Surgery, 2018
  • Chief, Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 2018
  • Co-founder and Director for Quality and Outcomes, the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative, 2013–present
  • President-elect, Americas Hernia Society

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
  • Hernia, Inguinal
  • Hernia, Ventral
  • Bile Duct Cancers
  • Cholecystitis
  • Gallstones
  • Choledocholithiasis
  • Lipoma
  • Hernia, Umbilical
  • Biliary Dyskinesia
  • Cholecystitis, Acute
  • Hernia
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Herniorrhaphy
  • General Surgery
  • Abdominal Wall
  • Hernia, Abdominal
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures

Locations Where I Practice

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.

Education and Training

Medical Degree

MD
John Hopkins University School of Medicine
5/27/1999

Residency

General Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
7/1/1999 - 6/30/2006

Fellowship

General Surgery
University Hospital CaseMedcial Center
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2008

More About My Work

My Background

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery
1/29/2008

My Department

Surgery

My Division

General and Gastrointestinal Surgery

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 12/20/2018, Dr. 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.

  • Pfizer, Inc.
  • Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative
  • Ariste Medical