About Me
As a reconstructive surgeon, I’m motivated to help patients who are dealing with challenging problems brought on by cancer or trauma. I love coming to work every day knowing I have the unique opportunity to improve each patient’s quality of life. It’s a privilege to partner with each patient and find solutions that will help them overcome their functional limitations and manage their pain.?
I have a focused interest and expertise in limb restoration and advanced amputation care, having spent six years at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center working with wounded warriors and their families. This experience taught me the value of a collaborative approach to care, as complex problems often require creative and comprehensive solutions.
Following my military service, I joined The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center because of the unmatched reconstructive capability and collaborative care environment that exists here. I serve as director of Ohio State’s Orthoplastic Reconstruction and Advanced Amputation Program, as well as the Military Medicine Program.
In my spare time, I enjoy cheering for my kids as they pursue their athletic and artistic endeavors. I also like watching football and working on home renovation projects.
Highlights
- Fellow, American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Limb Salvage
- Amputation, Traumatic
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Military Medicine
- Osseointegration
- Surgery, Plastic
- Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
- Microsurgery
Locations Where I Practice
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-2920
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
2nd Floor Suite 2140
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-8566
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
9/1/2003 - 6/1/2008
Residency
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2015
Fellowship
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
11/12/2016
Academic Information
My Department
Plastic Surgery
My Division
Plastic 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. Souza 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.
- Checkpoint Surgical
- Integrum, Inc