About Me
I am a transplant surgeon-scientist who specializes in pancreas and kidney surgeries at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I am deeply passionate about offering exceptional care to every patient and I am committed to doing all I can to ensure the best outcomes possible.
My approach involves a thorough examination of each patient’s medical and surgical history, and their current health condition. I focus on understanding their priorities and values to customize a treatment plan that works best for them. My patients can rely on me to work with them through every step of the process, including their post-transplant care.
My training and professional network at research-intense institutions inspired me to pursue a surgeon-scientist career path and pursue transplant research that will improve patient outcomes. My clinical research is focused on transplant immunology, and I was part of a team that discovered a novel CD8+ cell subset that could be used to help ensure the body accepts its new organ.
The support and mentoring I received during my own training was important for building my own career, and now I am paying it forward by helping to educate and train the next generation of physicians and surgeon-scientists. That includes using multiple training grants from the National Institutes of Health to support trainees at various levels.
My role at The Ohio State University College of Medicine includes serving as associate dean for Physician Scientist Education and Training and as co-director of the Medical Scientist Training Program. I am also the director of the Department of Surgery Research Training Program, a robust program that I was proud to help establish, and a tenured professor in the Division of Transplantation Surgery. I was also elected by my peers to serve as the president of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016
- Best Doctor in America 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Organ Transplantation
- Kidney Transplantation
- Pancreas Transplantation
- Transplantation
Locations Where I Practice
300 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-366-7744
in Brain and Spine Hospital
300 W. 10th Ave.
Suite 1150
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-4100
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
8/1/1979 - 5/22/1983
Internship
University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
7/1/1983 - 6/30/1984
Residency
Fairview University of MN Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis, MN
7/1/1984 - 6/30/1991
Fellowship
University of California San Francisco School of M, San Francisco, CA
8/1/1991 - 7/31/1993
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
4/1/1992
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
Transplant Surgery
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 09/30/2024, Dr. Bumgardner 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.
- National Institutes of Health
- American Society of Transplant Surgeons
