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
- 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
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
1800 Zollinger Road
3rd Floor East 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
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 Certification
American Board of Surgery
12/7/2016
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.
80 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 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 11/01/2020, 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
- Currie Johnson & Myers
- O'Bryan Brown & Toner PLLC
All good
Dr. Poulose is very knowledgeable and considerate, he's the best.
Doc was responsive via MyChart and rescheduled an earlier surgery for me when symptoms changed.
One of the best medical professionals I have ever encountered. Remembered me and my concerns between appointments and surgery. Very personable. Always able to put me at ease. And judging my health post-surgery, very adept at his job. Would highly recommend him to anyone in any circumstance.
They took good care of me and listened to me well.
All good.
the provider was very understanding and caring. PT was order to make sure I have strength for an operation as detailed as a complex hernia situation.
Very good.
caring/knowledgeable
This is one of the best doctors I have seen ever! He fixed my hernia and I am very happy!