About Me
I became a critical care surgeon because I love that I have the opportunity to improve the quality of life for my patients. I specialize in acute care surgery, trauma surgery, hernia surgery and lymphedema surgery.
The most common conditions I treat include hernia issues, gallbladder problems and bowel obstructions. My research is focused on strategies to improve traumatic brain injury care. I’m also dedicated to advancing lymphedema procedures. For example, I co-designed and co-performed an innovative lymphedema operation called “vascularized jejunal mesenteric lymph node transfer.”
I love working at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center because of the opportunities to advance surgical care and medical education. In my role, I also help to train medical students on acute care surgery.
In my free time, I love to hang out with my amazing kids. I also enjoy reading and playing sports.
Highlights
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- America’s Most Honored Doctors Top 5 percentile annually since 2020
- Ohio State’s Director of Nutrition Services
- Ohio State’s Director of Special Operations for Quality and Patient Safety
- Ohio State’s Co-Director of LEAD (Lead, Engage, Accelerate, Drive) in Surgery
- Director, FUEL (FAME Unites Emerging Leaders) at The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Critical Care
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- General Surgery
- Multiple Trauma
- Robotics
- Lymphedema
- Fistula
- Hernia, Abdominal
- Abdominal Wall
- Gallbladder
- Hernia
Locations Where I Practice
1581 Dodd Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-8000
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
2nd Floor Suite 2140
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-8566
in McCampbell Outpatient Care
1581 Dodd Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-2101
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY
8/2/1999 - 5/17/2003
Internship
Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center-Chicago, Chicago, IL
7/1/2003 - 6/30/2004
Residency
Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center-Chicago, Chicago, IL
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2009
Other
Rush University Medical College, Chicago, IL
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2006
Fellowship
Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA
7/1/2009 - 9/30/2009
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
10/1/2009 - 6/30/2010
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery
1/27/2010
American Board of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care
9/20/2010
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
Trauma, Critical Care and Burn
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.
56 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
5.0 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
5.0 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 09/30/2022, Dr. Eiferman 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.
He's wonderful - answered my questions and give me answers I could understand.
Dr. Eiferman is outstanding both in his surgical skills and his interactions with the patient.
Removed staples easily.
Great bedside manner.
Dr. Eiferman is awesome!
I love this Dr. I hope to never see him again (because he works in trauma and critical care), but if I had to meet with a doctor from this speciality I would want it to be him.
Love Dr. Eiferman! Talented, personable, professional, courteous, efficient! Grateful for him!
Treated me like I was family.
He is awesome! He cares and listens.
Good.
What a pleasure it is to have Dr. Eiferman as my care provider! His caring, compassionate, empathetic personality, along with his flashes of humor, put me at ease and meshed really well with my personality Should I ever require the need to have another surgery in the future, I cannot imagine anyone else doing the procedure than Dr. Eiferman. I have 100% confidence in his abilities.
He & Dr. Janis discussed my issues beforehand. Dr. Eiferman put me at ease from the start, showed me CT scan & results, did exam, very thorough visit. It was a great outcome for me! I would recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat! What a great TEAM!
Dr. Eiferman has been incredible during my last year of treatments. Always attentive and very accessible. He is a unique and special provider!
Dr. Eiferman is an excellent surgeon. I will highly recommend him in the future. he's smart and attentive and I appreciate all he did for me in my very difficult situation.
Dr Eiferman is an amazing Doctor! Top shelf.
Dr. Daniel Eiferman is a rock star! He was caring explained everything in detail to us. He was honest about what he could to to help. Very IMPRESSED with him!
Dr. Eiferman was knowledgeable, personable, and efficient. Exceptional care provided by exceptional physician!
Very good.
He listened and was very confident he could help us.
Excellent!! Personable! Saved my life! A top doctor!!
Dr. Eiferman was knowledgeable & personable - helped quality proficiency w/my surgery.
Very courteous and friendly. Explained everything clearly about what to expect next.
Very satisfied with my experience.