About Me

I’m a urologist, with a major focus on the management of kidney stones. At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we perform more than 500 surgeries a year related to kidney stones.

Research at the Comprehensive Kidney Stone Program ties directly to our clinical program. I explore new treatments for kidney stones including medications and surgical techniques. I also study the use of lasers in the treatment of stones.

My goal is to personalize the health care delivered to each patient. I work with my patients to develop individualized treatment plans. Effective treatment of stones can provide relief of an acutely painful episode and also reduce future stone recurrences. Such treatment can significantly improve a patient’s quality of life.

My wife, Dr. Eunice Oppenheim-Knudsen, is a family practice physician who works at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center’s Upper Arlington Clinic. We both enjoy living in the Columbus area and working at a top tier medical center. We strive to maximize the quality of life for our patients.

Highlights

  • Director, Comprehensive Kidney Stone Program
  • Fellowship trained in endourology and kidney stone disease; recognized world expert in minimally invasive kidney stone surgery
  • President of the Ohio Urological Society, 2014-2015
  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016, 2017
  • Named to the Castle Connolly list of America’s “Top Doctors” for 2017
  • Best Doctor in America 2017

Additional Languages I Speak

  • German

Specialties and Conditions I Treat

  • Urology
  • Kidney Calculi
  • Ureteral Calculi
  • Urinary Bladder Calculi
  • Urinary Calculi
  • Lithotripsy, Laser
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Cystoscopy
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Nephrostomy, Percutaneous
  • Lithotripsy
  • Urology

Locations Where I Practice

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Education and Training

Medical Degree

MD
University of Manitoba
6/13/1997

Residency

Urology
Health Sciences Center
7/1/1997 - 6/13/2002

Fellowship

Endourology
St. Joseph's Hospital
7/1/2002 - 10/13/2004

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My Background

Board Certification

American Board of Urology
2/28/2007

My Department

Urology

Reviews

208 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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  • Overall
    4.8 out of 5
  • Explains Things Clearly 4.8
  • Listens Carefully 4.8
  • Gives Understandable Instructions 4.8
  • Knows My Medical History 4.7
  • Shows Respect 4.8
  • Time Spent Together 4.8

16 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2018

Dr. Knudsen is the best.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2018

Physician is always very attentive, caring, compassionate, courteous, and listens to my opinions/concerns. Clearly explains the issues/problems, concern for safety/overall well-being on recommended treatment, monitoring, and follow-up. Provides clear explanations of procedures/treatment. Clearly communicates his expectations from me (ie, drink more water, healthy diet, exercise, sent to ER if symptoms necessitate further follow-up he cannot address in his office, etc.). Spends appropriate time needed to address issues, questions, and concerns of current, or future treatment. Asks if all necessary paperwork completed.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2018

Friendly and listened to my concerns and explained any questions I had thoroughly.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2018

I like my provider very much. I wouldn't want to go to anyone else.

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2018

Very good.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2018

Dr. Knudsen is the best care provider I have had contact with. He listened to my problem and concerns and gave me options for the procedure. I have since had a procedure to remove a stone that others could not, and am completely satisfied with the positive results.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2018

Professional.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2018

Communicated very well and explained everything so we could understand.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2018

He was professional, informative & sensitive to me as an individual patient thanks Dr. Bodo!

Reviewed on Mar 05, 2018

Both resident Dr. Payne and Dr. Knudsen seemed very knowledgeable and friendly.

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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 03/26/2018, Dr. Knudsen 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 at 614-293-7802.

  • Boston Scientific
  • Coloplast Corp
  • Bard Medical