About Me
I am a gastroenterologist specializing in the evaluation, management and prevention of diseases involving the digestive tract. I strive to provide timely, effective, efficient, safe, equitable and patient-centered care during every patient encounter. Additionally, I utilize my training and expertise in medicine, public health and health policy to educate and advocate for my patients. One area in which I am extremely passionate about doing so is in colorectal cancer prevention and screening.
I completed medical school at Howard University College of Medicine, my residency in internal medicine at Duke University Medical Center and my gastroenterology fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. I also received my Master’s of Public Health at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Currently, I serve as an assistant professor of medicine, director of Community Engagement and Equity in Digestive Health, and medical director of Endoscopy and Gastroenterology Services at The Ohio State University.
Additionally, I am deputy director of the Center for Cancer Health Equity at the OSUCCC – James, as well as a member of the Cancer Control Program, where my research is focused on community engagement in preventive health behaviors and interventions, and on understanding the interaction of the social determinants of health, public health and healthy policy in cancer prevention.
I have published articles in many peer-reviewed scientific journals and have spoken about my work to medical students and others around the country, including presentations to the Minority Health Policy Annual Meeting at Harvard Medical School and Young Doctors DC at Howard University.
At Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital, I enjoy the team-based approach to care. I work with doctors, nurses, researchers and administrators to provide the best possible care to our diverse patient population. It’s a community that incorporates teaching, innovation in research and clinical care.
Highlights
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2018-2019
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Motility
- Digestive System Diseases
- Gastroenteritis
- Diverticulum
- Colonic Polyps
- Colitis, Ulcerative
- Constipation
- Helicobacter Infections
- Diarrhea
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Peptic Ulcer
- Celiac Disease
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy
Locations Where I Practice
543 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
543 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
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Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC
MD
8/25/2003 - 5/10/2007
Internship
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
6/25/2007 - 6/30/2008
Residency
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2010
Fellowship
Barnes-Jewish Hospital / Washington University, St. Louis, MO
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2013
Fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014
Masters Degree
Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
MPH
7/12/2013 - 5/24/2014
Board Certifications
American Board of Holistic Medicine
8/15/2011
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/15/2011
American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Gastroenterology)
11/20/2013
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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.
32 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
4.3 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 11/01/2020, Dr. Gray 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 was very professional, encouraging, pleasant & knowledgeable.
Dr. Gray is the greatest!
Good.
To continue to work with Dr. Gray. He shows interest and concern for my health.
He's so highly regarded and my health increase shows he is more than JUST a physician - he's a highly skilled holistic investigator!
Dr. Gray is a wonderful provider. All my providers I've seen at OSU I have liked Dr. Gray is my favorite.
Will continue to work with Dr. Gray. He shows interest and concern for my health.
Dr. Darren M. Gray was very professional, knowledgeable in his skills and explain & answered all my concerns about my condition. He is the best listener. Took the time to call me himself about my test results. Made me feel special as a patient of his. Like family to me, lol. I knew in my heart he will take good care of me.
Dr. Gray is awesome.
My case provider had an excellent caring and positive experience. He was very thorough and professional in service rendered.