Eye and Ear Institute
Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
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.
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
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of America’s “Top Doctors” for 2017
Medical Degree
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M.D.
University of Manitoba
6/13/1997
Additional languages I speak
- German
Specialties and conditions I treat
- Urology
- Urologic Diseases
- Kidney Calculi
- Lithotripsy, Laser
- Ureteroscopy
- Cystoscopy
- Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Urology
My videos
Locations where I practice
Eye and Ear Institute
More about my work
My background
Fellowship
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Endourology
St. Joseph's Hospital
7/1/2002 - 10/13/2004
Board Certification
American Board of Urology
2/28/2007
My Department
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 03/28/17, Dr. Knudsen has reported financial relationships with the medical device, research and/or drug companies 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