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, 2016-2019
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2016–2019
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
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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
Medical School
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
MD
8/1/1993 - 6/13/1997
Internship&Residency
Health Sciences Center, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
7/1/1997 - 6/13/2002
Fellowship
St. Joseph's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario,
7/1/2002 - 10/13/2004
Board Certification
American Board of Urology
2/28/2007
Academic Information
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.
400 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 11/21/2019, Dr. Knudsen has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Consultation only. OK experience.
Dr. Knudsen is THE BEST Urologist that I have seen.
Dr. K. is great!!!
Again, very efficient and professional. Very personal and showed concern for my health, specific to the office visit and in general.
He was extremely competent and caring. He spent enough time with us to explain all parts of the procedure clearly and to answer all our questions. He discussed diet with us as a preventative to further health issues.
I have nothing bad to report.
The doctor listened to our concerns and answered any questions we had with efficiency and knowledge.
he is always great
I really appreciated the time and patience the provider took to address my concerns and my complicated medical history and his honesty concerning no previous exposure to some of my medical issues. I do believe he will help me find an answer to my health concerns, even if they are outside the realm of urology.
always excellent care and great concern