About Me
As an otolaryngologist, I specialize in otology or neurotology, and skull base surgery. My specialty includes the medical and surgical treatment of the ear for hearing loss, infections and inner ear balance disorders. I’m very passionate about my area of expertise because a person’s hearing is an integral part of their well-being and disorders of the ear often result in social isolation and even discrimination.
I truly enjoy getting to know my patients on a personal level, which helps me deliver compassionate and individualized care. I like to think of myself as a physician who is able to provide the "big city" care through a "small town" approach. I want to ensure that my patients receive the best quality care available while also feeling comfortable with their treatment and environment.
I enjoy working at Ohio State because we have a nationally recognized department that provides the most contemporary and advanced diagnostic testing and treatments for our patients.
I have spent a great deal of my free time helping the underserved population of the Dominican Republic. Project EAR is a humanitarian organization through which we have been able to medically assist many people who are financially unable to access hearing healthcare. I’m happy to serve as President of this organization that has been providing care since 1995.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014, 2016, 2019
- Led over 40 medical missions to the Dominican Republic
- Trained over 80 excellent otolaryngology residents and 13 neurotology fellows
- Senior member of the Department of Otolaryngology, 24 years on faculty as of 2020
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2011–2020
- Best Doctor in America, 2017-2020
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Hearing Loss
- Cochlear Implants
- Skull Base Tumors
- Neuroma, Acoustic
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea
- Cholesteatoma
- Facial Nerve Diseases
- Glomus Tumor
- Mastoiditis
- Meniere Disease
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media
- Otolaryngology
- Otosclerosis
- Tinnitus
- Vestibular Diseases
Locations Where I Practice
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
555 Metro Place N.
Suite 475 Dublin, OH 43017
915 Olentangy River Road
4th Floor Suite 4000 Columbus, OH 43212
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Undergraduate Degree
University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
8/1/1982 - 5/30/1985
Medical School
University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
MD
8/1/1985 - 5/30/1989
Internship
University of Virginia Hospitals, Charottesville, VA
6/1/1989 - 6/1/1990
Residency
University of Virginia Hospitals, Charottesville, VA
7/1/1990 - 6/30/1994
Fellowship
University of Virginia Hospitals, Charottesville, VA
7/1/1994 - 6/30/1996
Board Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology
5/9/1995
American Board of Otolaryngology (Subspecialty: Otolaryngology/Neurotology)
5/9/1995
Academic Information
My Department
Otolaryngology
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.
245 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
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 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 10/25/2021, Dr. Dodson has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Dodson is a first rate provider of otolaryngology care. He is also a good-humored wonderful person to talk to.
He fixed my problem with utmost efficiency, skills and knowledge. He is what I wish all medical doctors would strive to be. Ohio State should do anything to keep him and Mollie Flores on their staff.
Dr. Dodson always takes his time to explain current situation, next steps and options. Very much appreciated!
Dr. Dodson is a very good physician. He is caring and concerned and compassionate. Very good physician.
Dr. Dodson is the best! Trust him too!!
He put my mind at ease.
Always great
Very attentive and helpful.
I have the utmost respect and confidence for the care Dr. Dodson provides - I recommend him to my friends and co-workers - every chance I get
Made me feel as if he had plenty of time to talk and answer questions - Didn't feel rushed.
Very good.
They try to find out your needs at home and provide strategies for my support. I truly trust them and Dr. Dodson very much.
Excellent care.
Really like Dr. Dodson.
Good
Wonderful doctor - friendly- provides good information - answers questions so I can understand. Love him for a doctor!
Dr. Dodson is always friendly and helpful.
Everything was good.
Dr. Dodson was professional, kind and listened to my concerns. Thank you.
Good experience.
Good doctor -
Dr. Dodson has always listened to my concerns and been very transparent and thorough in explaining the issues with my ear canal that has now required him to complete two canalplasty procedures on the same canal in two different areas.
Renewed test results thoroughly, as always.
None! All good.
All is very good with Dr. Dodson. Very professional! Always takes great care of me, couldn't ask for any better doctor. He is the BEST.
Explained everything in detail. Total professional with a good personality.
This doctor saved my hearing. I had been to 2 other ENTs for 4 yrs. & they were unable to help me. Dr. Dodson was inquisitive about my condition; beyond concerned and helpful and always made time - Even to his detriment I'm sure - To see me if I was having discomfort.
Excellent
Very personable & caring, professional.
Very, very good. Comforting, professional, so knowledgeable.
Dr. Dodson is the best. Molly is great at what she does also.
Dr. Dodson is a nice & caring man. Friendly as can be & is careful not to hurt me like my previous doctor.
All good.
Dr. Dodson is an amazing doctor/surgeon. His bedside manner is of the chart. He is so sweet to my mother and myself. He is caring, compassionate and skilled as the provider. Residents @ OSU he lucky to have Dr. Dodson as a mentor! He could do a class @ OSU on how to treat pts./family my mom and I LOVE Dr. Dodson and the experience from the first appt. to surgery to post care has been outstanding!! The staff is in the same category!!!
Wonderful. The best of the best. Always caring and helpful - goes above and beyond.
Everyone answered.my questions
Excellent!!!
Excellent - answered my questions to satisfy my reason for the visit!
Dr. Dodson is one of the most caring, knowledgeable, & skilled doctors I have ever known.
He was good.
Excellent - the best.
Dr. Dodson is a very caring & compassionate physician who cares about the well-being of his patients. He takes his time to explain & answer questions. I would highly recommend Dr. Dodson & his office to family & friends.
He took time to explain the condition and after surgery answered all my questions.
I felt he had dismissed me before he ever walked in the door. He had no interest in hearing about my health history or my long journey for answers. He stood with his arms crossed which made me feel that he unavailable to listen or even want to help me. He did not even glance at the medical history papers work I received from his office, filled out and brought with me. I felt like he thought I was wasting his time and complaining about something Insignificant. I felt as If he had no Interest In helping me find answers and was in a hurry to see me to the door.
Couldn't be a better dr. than Dr. Dodson. Caring and very informative - The best.
Dr Dodson is the best and I trust him implicitly!
I don't think that there is a better one in the business! Highly recommend!!!
Always willing to go the extra mile. Never seems rushed - when he is with me his focus is all on me & not his busy schedule. I can tell my health is his top priority.
Super Dr. Dodson is great and so is his assistant Mollie.
No concerns for long-term care or results.
easy to understand
took extra time to explain the surgery and post op procedures
Great.
Dr. Dotson was great. Removed the gunk from my ear, talked to me about the results of the hearing test. Very good experience.
Dr. Dodson is my angel. I wouldn't have made it through my treatment without his care inside and outside of the operating room. I'm forever grateful to him and the great team of doctors and nurses who took such great care of me.
He made sure we knew everything we needed to know.
Very informative willing to spend time.
He is the kind of doctor you feel very confident in. He is also very nice guy it feels like you have known you all your life.
He was the third provider I consulted about my condition. He was the FIRST one who really listened to what I had to say.
Welcoming to ask questions. Listened attentively & was easy to talk to.
Very personable and knowledgeable!
Very good.
They were very nice to me and treated me great.
was very good. helpful
Dr. Dodson is always attentive and kind. He is awesome! So glad his is my ear doctor.
During this experience, Dr. Dodson was friendly & attentive; however; I feel that some of my concerns were not fully addressed.
Dr. Dodson is a wonderful provider. No one else touches our daughter's ears for care.
My provider answered all my questions in a way that was easy to understand and made me have more confidence when deciding on whether I should have a surgery.
Always good - I wouldn't trust many with the care of my ears.
very professional and caring and honest about my hearing
Very good experience with Dr. Dodson. I have been been seeing Dr. Dodson for numerous years. He is very knowledgeable an d I have the utmost confidence in his care for me.
All very positive, I leave their office with confidence and & positive attitude.
Well let me just say that I wish all my doctors were just like Dr. Dodson. Great guy - treats you like a brother. Very professional office. Best dr. in the world as far as I am concerned.
As always - professional, concerned, caring.
Dr. Dodson is amazing! He truly cares about his patients.
Dr. Dodson is the best. I always like seeing him!
Been seeing Dr. Dodson since 1997 and Gretchen Waggnor. I could not ask for a better dr. than Dr. Dodson. They both have taken good care of me.
Excelent
Dr Ddson is the best and I trust him fully with health. I wish all health care workers were like him.
all good
The only concern I had with the physician was that I came in for ear pain that had lasted nearly a month and initially he started his treatment plan/explanation of his diagnosis by discussing my unrelated hearing loss, which doesn't make sense as a priority over physical pain that wasn't related to it. That was off-putting, but not explicitly a problem since he was responsive when I said I wanted to switch to talking about the pain first. Aside from that, he was clear and able to clearly explain the issues he did and did not see, as well as proposing several next-step options for me to consider and helping me to understand how and why those were my choices.
The utmost professional and trust his skills and knowledge - I've recommended him to both family and friends whenever anyone needs the services of an ENT
I saw Dr. Dodson as a referral from my local ENT. Dr. Dodson quickly assessed my situation and referred me to see Dr. Oas. I was fortunate enough to get in the next morning. Dr. Oas was spot on with my diagnosis
Very caring staff.
He's great!
He was friendly patient understanding a good listener and explained the treatment options well.
Always kind, attentive & helpful. The resident also did a good job with questions & care.
Always very friendly and helpful.
Always an exceptional man. Would not trade Dr. Dobson for an another ENT Physician ever.
very nice and professional
very thankful they could schedule my appt so soon. Very compassionate and an excellent dr!! Very fortunate that OSU has such a knowledgeable and caring dr. Excellent!!!
All very good.
Dr. Dodson is simply one of the best. I have complicated ears and now live out of town. He always goes above and beyond to answer questions & help with my medical care.
Dr Dodson was very understanding and professional.
Very personal, easy to understand and talk to -
This provider takes lots of time explaining. He draws pictures to explain if needed. he goes the extra mile to insure no pain is experienced.
very good
He know his field and was very helpful.
Dr. Ed. Dodson was terrific! His intern had found I have wax like an ear plug was back in the tiny opening I have since my partial tumor. Couldn't hear at all from that ear. His intern got all of it out & I can hear now. What a miracle. Any dr. I went to would work on my ear for a while & say maybe hard of hearing or wax will come out. I started about 1 yr. ago with it & now was real bad. After they finish I had the hearing test & said i was real good. no hearing aids needed. I thought I needed them a big thank you. I HEAR NOW.
Very thorough and patient regarding my questions. He explained all of my options available to me.
Dr. Dodson was very professional. He listened to everything I said and answered all my questions. I would recommend him to all my family & friends.
dr. dodson answered all my concerns and i have no doubt about the quality of care he and Osu provide.
Can't think of any bad experiences.
Excellent Doctor.
Very attentive, respectable, answered all my questions
Dr. Dotson is always informative and helpful. I fell very fortunate to have him to help with my hearing issues.
Dr. Dodson is first rate always
Superior.
Very professional and explained my exam to alleviate any concerns I had. Offered suggestions for further treatment if I was interested.
very professional & easy to understand