About Me
I am an orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship-trained and certified in sports medicine. I specialize in sports-related injuries. More specifically, my practice is primarily focused on the lower extremity injuries and knee injuries (anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, reconstructions and revisions, meniscal injuries, repair and transplantation, multi-ligament injuries, cartilage injuries and restorative procedures, patella instability corrective surgeries, and ligament and tendon tears).
Dealing with knee and sports-related injuries can range from simple to complex. I believe in involving patients with their care, exploring all options to improve their health and returning them to the best condition possible.
I love my job because The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has allowed me to blend my passion for clinical care, research and education all together. Because of this, I believe patients are receiving the best, most up-to-date care in the United States.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018, 2019
- Director of Cartilage Restoration Program
- Ohio State Department of Athletics Team Physician
- Richard O'Connor Award recipient
- Best Doctor in America 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Sports Medicine
- Foot Injuries
- Athletic Injuries
- Leg Injuries
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament
- Knee Dislocation
- Patellar Dislocation
- Menisci, Tibial
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament
- Cartilage
- Knee Injuries
- Orthopedics
- Arthroscopy
Locations Where I Practice
2835 Fred Taylor Drive
Columbus, OH 43202
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Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
MD
8/1/1994 - 5/30/1998
Internship
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
6/17/1998 - 6/25/1999
Residency
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
6/27/1999 - 6/20/2003
Fellowship
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, WI
8/1/2003 - 7/30/2004
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
7/13/2007
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Subspecialty: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine)
11/4/2010
Academic Information
My Department
Orthopaedics
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.
334 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.7 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.7 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
4.5 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.5 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. Flanigan has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Very, very good! Got me better fast!
understands my need to recover and run again
Always pleasant and good bed-side manner; knowledgeable
Always good! Always answers my questions and describes issues/procedures/etc. clearly. Makes me feel like I am in good, wise hands, and that he is genuinely concerned for my situation.
Dr. Flanigan has done a fantastic job with my care. He is always enthusiastic and caring and has saved my life and I'm so grateful. always a pleasure.
I recommend Dr. Flanigan to my friends/colleagues/patients who need knee surgery- he's a GREAT surgeon! This was my 3rd surgery with him.
He is very knowledgeable and professional. He takes time to listen.
My care provider was very respectful and thorough in regards to explaining my injury and the process of healing it, in addition to what that would mean for my future.
Dr. Flanigan and the doctor/resident with him were both very kind and willing to listen to what I had to say about my past history and how it relates to my current situation. They even said that coming in they were thinking my injury was something different but after considering what I was saying, they agreed with me and changed their minds. That's something I really appreciate because it would've been very easy for them to just go with what they had in mind since they have the training, etc. But knowing they took the time to thoroughly listen to me and take me seriously really helped me feel at ease and appreciative. It turned out I was right and that's why I am thankful because now we can get it fixed quicker.
Love Dr. Flanigan - very professional!