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 “Regional Top Doctors,” 2016–2018
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Kidney Calculi
- Ureteral Calculi
- Urinary Bladder Calculi
- Urinary Calculi
- Lithotripsy, Laser
- Ureteroscopy
- Cystoscopy
- Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Nephrostomy, Percutaneous
- Lithotripsy
- Urology
Locations Where I Practice
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
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
MD
University of Manitoba
6/13/1997
Health Sciences Center
6/13/2002
St. Joseph's Hospital
10/13/2004
Academic Information
Board Certification
American Board of Urology
2/28/2007
My Department
Urology
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.
335 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 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 12/20/2018, 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.
- Boston Scientific
- Olympus
- C. R. Bard
- Thermedx
All good.
Dr. Knudson was great. If there is anyone better, I would like to meet him.
Always a good experience. Dr.Cooper as well
he was excellent
excellent
Resident and attending thorough pertaining to history and present medical status and recommendations for on going monitoring medical concern.
My dr. was excellent. I was so blessed to be able to find someone like him.
Excellent
no complaints. he has a way about him that put me completely at ease at every appointment before and after my surgery. he is always willing to listen to my concerns and explains everything so that it is easy to understand.
This was my first visit. Dr. Knudsen was very kind & understanding. I have told everyone about him & his staff. I am grateful that he took care of my problem instead of passing me off to another doctor.