About Me
I practice both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. I’m interested in complex abdominal wall reconstruction (hernia repair), the surgical treatment of migraine headaches, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breasts, chest wall reconstruction, body contouring, lower extremity reconstruction, and microsurgery.
What I enjoy about The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is how we take care of our patients. Working together, we try to solve problems using the latest techniques and technology. We approach each patient one at a time.
There’s no cookie-cutter approach, cookbook or recipe I follow. I sit down with patients and listen to their problems and concerns. I try to give them a result they’ll be happy with.
I spend the time to get to know my patients and appreciate their concerns. Then, I tell them whether I can reliably and predictably give them the results they want.
I treat my patients like they are my family. If it’s not good enough for my family, it’s not good enough for my patients.
Highlights
- Past President, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Past President, American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons
- Past President, American Hernia Society
- Past President, Migraine Surgery Society
- Past President, Columbus Medical Association
- Editor-in-Chief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open
- Governor, American College of Surgeons
- Trustee, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member, Plastic Surgery Resident Review Committee, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
- Named to Best Doctors in America and World, 2011–present
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “America's Top Doctors,” 2011-present
- Editor of “Essentials of Plastic Surgery“
- Published 250+ articles, 110+ book chapters, 9 books and given 1,050+ lectures worldwide
- Part of the team that performed the first full United States face transplant
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Breast
- Surgery, Plastic
- Abdominal Wall
- Herniorrhaphy
- Migraine Disorders
- Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
- Cosmetic Techniques
- Abdominoplasty
- Breast Implants
- Hernia, Abdominal
- Lipectomy
- Mammaplasty
- Rhinoplasty
- Blepharoplasty
- Botulinum Toxins
- Mohs Surgery
- Rhytidoplasty
- Eyelids
- Rejuvenation
Locations Where I Practice
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-9431
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
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
8/1/1994 - 5/17/1998
Residency
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
7/1/1998 - 6/30/2003
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
11/13/2004
Academic Information
My Department
Plastic Surgery
My Division
Plastic Surgery
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.
134 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
4.8 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 09/30/2024, Dr. Janis 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.
Excellent
Explain to my understanding, did best to help solve issue, friendly
Dr. Janis is the best.
Always approachable and helpful
Dr Janis is awesome. He is so very knowledgeable and meticulous with what he looks for and sees/hears. He listens attentively as we talk and offers expert advice. He is the best of the best! I would have no other doctor.
Excellent. Listened to my concerns and provided very complete discussion of my condition and options for treatment
Dr Janis is top notch. He prepared me well for my surgery. The care I received during and after surgery by Dr Janis and his team exceeded my expectations. I am very satisfied with the standard of care and outcome I received.
I have been a patient of Dr.Janis for a years now and I can easily say that he is one of the best doctors I have ever visited. He is professional, efficient, and listens intently to my concerns.
Dr Janis was a delight. He's the consummate blend of personality and professional excellence.
Excellent
Dr. Janis is a very good physician who addresses all of my concerns and goes the extra mile to ensure my post surgery progress and condition is as it should be.
Very thorough and explained options
Dr. Janis is always very thorough and never rushed.
Exceptional care and attentive to my concerns
Dr. Janis is truly the best and I am beyond thankful for this man! He truly cares and it shows!!
Goes over everything and answers our questions
No bad. Everyone was so nice my overall visit was very pleasan.
He had all the info needed to do his job and was very good at explaining everything multiple times to make sure that I understood everything and all options!
He listened to my recent problem, examined me thoroughly, and eased my mind that it was not serious, and gave me good advice.
Love Dr. Janis!!!!!!!
Dr. Janis is hands down one of the best physicians I've ever encountered. Having him treat my migraines has greatly improved my quality of life. He is always very courteous, knowledgeable and take interest in my personal life as well.
Nice overall answered all my questions
He was great at explaining things and answered all my questions and concerns.
Dr Janis knows his job, he is the best.
Good
Spent adequate time with me explaining my situation, possible mehtods of treatment and giving an injection.
Dr Janis seems very knowledgeable, gave me a lot of information about the procedure and answered my questions.
Dr. Janis has been a Godsend! I am beyond thankful for him and everything he has done for me!
Very direct to the point and very helpful with my situation
Everything was good
He's the best! Couldn't have asked for a better provider! Happy he answered everything in great detail and listened to my concerns and explained perfectly!
Dr. Janis is an amazing doctor with excellent communication skills. He can explain complex issues In an easy to understand manner. I value his expertise and compassion while working with me. Dr. Janis made me feel like what I had to say was important and he cared about me holistically. Dr. Janis devoted extra time to help me and that made my surgery an even better experience. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Janis to my friends and family. He is an excellent doctor and surgeon!
All good.
Dr. Janis is an amazing doctor. He he easy to talk to, very personable, an excellent surgeon, and a sincere man.
All experiences with Dr. Janis have been congenial, with excellent ability to describe procedures & expectations to my husband & me. He knows what he is doing & is very straight-forward in answering questions.
I always have a pleasant visit with Dr. Janis & his staff. He is a keeper!!
Very thorough in examination. Very inclusive in brainstorming with my husband & me potential probs. with migraine surgery sites. Came up with 2 3-step plan & got the ball rolling immediately. he knows what he's talking & explains thoughts clearly to my spouse & me!
He is the BEST!
The very best there is. I have the highest regard for Dr. Janis and his staff.
Dr. Janus is always professional, thorough, pleasant and kind. A favorite doctor of mine.
Dr. Janis was very professional and informative.
Dr. Janis was very kind and thorough!
Excellent in all ways.
All good.
Very professional but with a pleasant "bedside" manner. I felt he truly cared about his patients.
Awesome thank you!
Dr. Janis is by far one of the most caring, talented breast surgeons I've met. Dr. Janis GOES THE EXTRA MILE to give the very best care to his patients. He listens and respects the patients concerns explained very clearly. Each answer and/or options available leaving the patient feeling more at ease and confident in their care choices. I feel fortunate and BLESSED to have Dr. Janis in my corner and as my breast care specialist!! I cannot say enough positive things about this doctor.
Excellent, great communicator. Compliments for referring to specialist to rule out a possible problem.
Dr, Janis explains conditions in very understanding way. I consider DR. Janis as a good friend and enjoy my visits with him and his staff.
All Good
No bad - Dr. Janis is great.
It is all good.
Dr. Janis was very knowledgeable and explained everything I needed to know in a way that made sense. He also answered all of my questions and was courteous and genuine in all our interactions.
Very positive experience. Preparing to undergo surgery can be stressful. Dr. Janis clearly recognizes this. He was informative, answered all questions, and I felt he sincerely wanted to put me at ease. I was very impressed with his concern regarding my future scheduled post-op visit. When he learned it had been scheduled with a physicians assistant instead of himself, he immediately asked his staff to look into correcting this. Within 24 hours, the appt was rescheduled to occur with him.I also ran into an insurance issue regarding one of the medications he prescribed. Again, within 24 hours the issue was addressed by him or his staff and resolved satisfactorily.
I was very impressed with him. He was very thorough and thoughtful.
Wonderful, knowledgeable, friendly.
Excellent Surgeon. Knowledgeable, caring and detailed
Dr. Janis was very patient and understanding as she was explaining my needed surgery. He was not only caringly listening to me but he also clearing explained the information I needed to hear in a calming manner.
The best!
Very professional. Great.
Very detailed and a pleasure to have as a provider.