Edward Dodson

Edward Dodson, MD

  • Otolaryngology

Appointments: (614) 366-3687

Insurances We Accept

4.8 out of 5

259 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

41 Patient Comments

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
  • Led over 30 medical missions to the Dominican Republic
  • Trained over 60 excellent otolaryngology residents and 10 otology/neurotology fellows
  • Senior member of the Department of Otolaryngology, 19 years on faculty as of 2015
  • Named to the Castle Connolly list of America’s “Top Doctors” for 2017
  • Best Doctor in America 2017

Additional Languages I Speak

  • Spanish

Specialties and Conditions I Treat

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurotology
  • Ear Diseases
  • Hearing Disorders
  • Hearing Loss
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Hearing Aids
  • Labyrinth Diseases
  • Skull Base Tumors
  • Neuroma, Acoustic
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Dizziness
  • Facial Nerve Diseases
  • Glomus Tumor
  • Labyrinthitis
  • Mastoiditis
  • Meniere Disease
  • Neurofibromatosis 2
  • Otitis Externa
  • Otitis Media
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otosclerosis
  • Tinnitus
  • Vertigo
  • Vestibular Diseases
  • Vestibular Neuronitis

Locations Where I Practice

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Education and Training

Medical Degree

MD
University of Virginia School of Medicine
5/30/1989

Residency

Otolaryngology
University of Virginia Hospitals
7/1/1990 - 6/30/1994

Fellowship

Head & Neck Surgery
University of Virginia Hospitals
7/1/1994 - 6/30/1996

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My Background

Board Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology
5/9/1995

American Board of Otolaryngology (Subspecialty: Otolaryngology/Neurotology)
5/9/1995

My Department

Otolaryngology

Reviews

259 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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  • Overall
    4.8 out of 5
  • Explains Things Clearly 4.8
  • Listens Carefully 4.8
  • Gives Understandable Instructions 4.8
  • Knows My Medical History 4.5
  • Shows Respect 4.9
  • Time Spent Together 4.8

41 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2018

best ever! If you can find a doctor better than. Dr. Dodson you better hire them. He is the best

Reviewed on Jun 08, 2018

Doctor is very professional and caring about my needs.

Reviewed on Jun 04, 2018

Dr. Dodson is an first rate provider. He is both knowledgeable and personable. In a past visit he spectacularly cured me of vertigo on the spot. I left his office cured!

Reviewed on May 31, 2018

Dr. Dodson always explains what he finds when he examines my ears.

Reviewed on May 30, 2018

Dr. Dodson is always personable & spends however long I need to fully understand the diagnosis, current status & plan of care.

Reviewed on May 26, 2018

He's the best. Attentive, caring, knowledgeable...I can never say enough about the quality of care that I got from Dr. Dodson!

Reviewed on May 20, 2018

Dr. was concerning and explained test results fully

Reviewed on May 18, 2018

Dr. Dodson is very kind! I also think Theresa that work for him is excellent.

Reviewed on May 16, 2018

Good.

Reviewed on May 07, 2018

Very knowledgeable and seemed to really care about my problem

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Consulting and Related Relationships

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As of 03/26/2018, Dr. Dodson has reported no relationships with companies or entities.