David Renton, MD
Physician, Professor
General Surgery
Make an appointment
614-293-3230
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Appendicitis
- Lipoma
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia
- Gastroscopy
- Gastric Acid Reflux Disease
Locations
- Outpatient Surgery in East Hospital
- Wound Care in East Hospital
Academic information
Department: Surgery
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
My expertise in minimally invasive surgery and other procedures offers many benefits for my patients. I specialize in laparoscopic abdominal surgery, including foregut (esophagus and stomach), hernia and biliary disease.
I know that each patient is an individual with different needs and problems. By treating each one on a case-by-case basis, I help them to get through whatever difficulty they have that needs surgical attention.
Education is important to me. I like my patients to be as educated as possible about their disease process. This can be as simple as explaining to them what is wrong and how we fix it, or as detailed as watching videos about how their surgery is performed. This, too, is tailored on a case-by-case basis.
I enjoy the team mentality that we have here at Ohio State. Everyone is working for the betterment of the patient, and that really helps me to take better care of people.
When I'm not working, I take time to relax with my family, read and enjoy the outdoors.
Highlights
- Resident Teaching Award 2013
- Creator of the Ohio State iBook Surgical Video Atlas
- Director of Surgical Simulation
Conditions and expertise
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Wall
- Appendicitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Tract Diseases
- Cholecystitis
- Choledocholithiasis
- Colonoscopy
- Digestive System Diseases
- Esophageal Achalasia
- Fundoplication
- Gallstones
- Gastric Acid Reflux Disease
- Gastroscopy
- General Surgery
- Heartburn
- Hernia
- Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia
- Laparoscopy
- Lipoma
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Robotic Surgery
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/19/2006 - 6/30/2007 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, United States
6/1/2002 - 6/23/2006 - Internship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, United States
7/1/2001 - 6/30/2002 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Louisiana State University at Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, United States
6/1/1997 - 6/30/2001
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
8/26/2025 -
American Board of Surgery
10/25/2006
News and media
My news coverage
Ratings and 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.
124 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025 David Renton 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.
- Medtronic
Explained details about my surgery. Very thorough
Dr. Renton has done my surgery prior. He was informative, knowledgeable, confident and approachable with questions. Seemed to really care about my condition. So I am back for a possible second surgery.
He was so kind with a good sense of humor. He even put out an email for me so my situation could be attended to as early as possible
Very good
Very patient
The provider did not spend enough time with me! I was not done questioning him about my health struggles
All good.
Good
Dr. Renton has performed 4 surgeries on me and been there in my time of need. He is an extremely experienced doctor and a great one!
Doctors were very good but nursing is very poor
Wonderful - thorough, to the point, friendly
Dr. Renton answered all of our question regarding surgery. I felt very relaxed and confident that he is going to do a very good job.
Caring, easy to understand, nice.
Extra pained my condition simply and professionally
Not very personable.