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 the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2017-2019
- Zollinger Professor of Surgery, 2018-present
- Chief, Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 2018-present
- Co-founder and Director for Quality and Outcomes, the Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative, 2013–present
- President, Americas Hernia Society, 2019-2020
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures
- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
- Hernia, Inguinal
- Hernia, Umbilical
- Hernia, Ventral
- Bile Duct Cancers
- Cholecystitis
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Lipoma
- Biliary Dyskinesia
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
- Herniorrhaphy
- Cholecystitis, Acute
- Hernia
- General Surgery
- Abdominal Wall
- Hernia, Abdominal
- Digestive System Surgical Procedures
Locations Where I Practice
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
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
Education History
Medical School
John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimoroe, 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 Hospital CaseMedcial Center, Cleveland, OH
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2008
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
1/29/2008
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
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.
50 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.7 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.5 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.6 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.4 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.6 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.5 out of 5
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 11/21/2019, 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.
- Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative
A most focused and interesting physician. An excellent diagnostic analysis ands a complete review of all relevant issues.
Dr. Poulose is an outstanding professional and Ohio State is lucky to have him. I would trust this man with my life.
Dr. Poulson was a very attentive listener and made my gallbladder surgery happen the very next day due to the amount of pain I was in. I was very impressed with his concern, professionalism and effort. He may be the best doctor I have ever had.
This was my first appointment with Dr. Poulose. He was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Another very good experience. Dr. Poulose is very nice and very easy to talk to, very knowledgable and thorough with questions that I had.
really appreciated his competence and careful attention to my concerns
Dr. Poulose was very friendly, I felt like I could trust his advice.
Very pleasant. He was genuinely concerned about my health issues and gave very sound advise. He was very thorough with the exam and I really liked his approach to my medical issues.
Friendly, conversational, smart.Waited over an hour in waiting room w/o any staff contact/explanation why.
GREAT