Elizabeth Yu

Elizabeth Yu, MD

  • Orthopaedic Surgery – Spine
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Physician

Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedics

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-2663

About Me

As an orthopedic surgeon at Ohio State, I specialize in the treatment of spinal disease and disorders. Some of my clinical interests include spinal stenosis, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease and degenerative scoliosis.

I take the time to develop relationships with my patients and choose treatment options based on what is in their best interest. I work to improve their quality of life by exhausting all treatment options before considering surgery. When surgery is needed to treat a patient, my team and I are here to provide the best possible surgical care.

Working at Ohio State is great because of the friendly and compassionate environment. My job also allows me to work with amazing and talented physicians.

View my video on herniated discs: https://youtu.be/SEbUzHGWVGE
Highlights
  • Recipient of Benjamin R. and Helen Slack Wiltberger Endowed Chair in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery (effective November 2023)
  • Chief of the Division of Spine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (effective August 2023)
  • Rated in top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016
  • Published peer-reviewed papers, book chapters and presented research locally, nationally and internationally
  • Invited membership to national committees advancing spine surgery research
  • Elected Member of American Orthopedic Association, Cervical Spine Research Society, and Lumbar Spine Research Society
  • Elected Member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  • Fellowship Director, OSU Orthopedic Spine Fellowship program
  • Director of OSU Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Service
  • Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list (2019-2023)

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Spinal Diseases
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Fractures, Bone
  • Orthopedics
  • Back Pain
  • Spinal Cancers
  • Scoliosis
  • Osteoarthritis, Spine
  • Fracture Fixation
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Diskectomy
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Lumbar Vertebrae
  • Spinal Cord Compression
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement
  • Spinal Curvatures
  • Kyphosis

Locations Where I Practice

Spine Care

in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
Suite 1034
Columbus, OH 43203
614-293-2225

Orthopedics

in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
1st Floor, Suite 1B
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-2663

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

St. Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
11/1/2002 - 5/20/2006

Residency

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
7/1/2006 - 7/1/2011

Fellowship

Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA
8/1/2011 - 7/31/2012

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
7/24/2014

Academic Information

My Department

Orthopaedics

My Division

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.

254 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.6 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.6 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.6 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.6 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.5 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.7 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.6 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Aug 13, 2024

    Care was good. Wait time was unacceptable.

  • Reviewed on Aug 08, 2024

    Dr Yu listens to me when I have concerns

  • Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024

    Excellent care

  • Reviewed on Jul 17, 2024

    Love Dr Yu. Asked how I was doing answered all my questions

  • Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

    Dr. Yu was very thorough and I'm very pleased with my surgery and after care.

  • Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

    Very intelligent, explained everything in great detail. Was very caring and kept up with all tests results and follow ups. Excellent

  • Reviewed on Jul 14, 2024

    She didn't listen to my concerns. Wanted to refer me to 2 different people. I felt very rushed

  • Reviewed on Jul 01, 2024

    Good

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 09/29/2023, Dr. Yu has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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