Benjamin Poulose

Benjamin Poulose, MD

  • General Surgery
  • Physician

Professor of Surgery

Accepting new patients
4.9 out of 5
  • 105 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
  • 34 Patient Comments

Insurances We Accept

614-293-3230

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
  • 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, Americas Hernia Society, 2019-2020

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Herniorrhaphy
  • Hernia, Inguinal
  • Hernia, Umbilical
  • Hernia, Ventral
  • Bile Duct Cancers
  • Cholecystitis
  • Cholecystitis, Acute
  • Gallstones
  • Choledocholithiasis
  • Lipoma
  • Hernia
  • Biliary Dyskinesia
  • 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.

My Videos

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
MD
8/1/1994 - 5/27/1999

Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

7/1/1999 - 6/30/2006

Masters Degree

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
MPH
1/1/2003 - 1/1/2005

Chief Resident

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

7/1/2006 - 6/30/2007

Fellowship

University Hospitals Case Western Reserve Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

7/1/2007 - 6/30/2008

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery
1/29/2008

American Board of Surgery
12/7/2016

Academic Information

My Department

Surgery

My Division

General and Gastrointestinal Surgery

More About My Work

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.

105 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.8 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.7 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Jan 15, 2023

    Superb doctor! Very patient and explained his diagnosis w/viewing the x-rays.

  • Reviewed on Jan 05, 2023

    Great team

  • Reviewed on Dec 31, 2022

    Love Dr Poulose, I have total confidence in him. Always listens and explains very well

  • Reviewed on Dec 17, 2022

    The care provider is awesome. He is very clear about what he's going to do and I like to know that ahead of time.

  • Reviewed on Dec 11, 2022

    Very caring and informative.

  • Reviewed on Dec 11, 2022

    Dr. Poulose was the one that done my surgery. He is the best and very friendly. Along with him Dr. Torri Curtis she is the best too!

  • Reviewed on Oct 27, 2022

    Dr. Poulose took plenty of time to sit and answer all of my questions! He didn't appear in a hurry and didn't rush me through my questions. I was very impressed!!

  • Reviewed on Sep 26, 2022

    Answered questions thoroughly & easy to understand.

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 09/30/2022, 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.

  • Abdominal Core Health Quality Collaborative
  • EndoEvolve, LLC