Jill Putnam, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
Make an appointment
614-366-4263
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Hand Injuries
- Tendinopathy
- Ganglion Cysts
- Raynaud Disease
- Arthritis
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Locations
- Outpatient Care Dublin
- Hand and Upper Extremity
Academics and research
Department: Orthopaedics
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
Our hands are fundamental to nearly everything we do. As a hand and upper extremity surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I am passionate about helping patients regain function and resume normal activities as quickly as possible.
When a patient comes to see me, they can trust I will take the time to get to know them and ask about their goals. This helps me understand their needs and create a customized treatment plan. I care for patients who have suffered hand and upper extremity fractures and other traumas. I treat arthritis, nerve compression issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis, among other conditions.
I have a strong research background that has strengthened my problem-solving abilities. Much of my research has focused on topics including upper extremity trauma, scaphoid nonunion, and flexor tendon injuries. I have been presenting clinical and biomechanical research at prestigious national meetings for many years and have been honored with multiple resident research awards. I am also an American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Diplomate.
In orthopedics, we are continuously innovating and some of the best treatment options for patients may still be under investigation. Being at The Ohio State University allows me to be at the forefront of those treatments. The physicians and faculty at the Hand and Upper Extremity Center are devoted to the patient experience, cutting-edge research and graduate-level education, and I am proud to be part of such a talented team.
In addition to my clinical work, I am an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. I enjoy teaching medical students, residents and fellows because they are the next generation of doctors and surgeons.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family. I like exploring the outdoors, hiking and running.
Conditions and expertise
- Arthritis
- Bone Fractures
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Ganglion Cysts
- Hand Injuries
- Microsurgery
- Nerve Compression Syndromes
- Operative Surgical Procedures
- Orthopedics
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Raynaud Disease
- Tendinopathy
Locations
Hand and Upper Extremity
in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
3rd Floor Suite 3200
Columbus, OH 43212
3rd Floor Suite 3200
Columbus, OH 43212
614-366-4263
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
- Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA, United States
8/1/2019 - 7/31/2020 - Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
- Banner Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, AZ, United States
6/16/2014 - 6/30/2019 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Marshall University Joan C Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, WV
8/1/2010 - 5/31/2014
Certifications
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery/Hand Surgery
8/2/2023 -
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
7/24/2022
Academics and research
As a hand and upper extremity surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I am passionate about helping patients regain function and resume normal activities as quickly as possible.
I have a strong research background that has strengthened my ability to treat upper extremity pathology. Much of my research has focused on topics including upper extremity trauma, scaphoid nonunion and flexor tendon injuries. I have been presenting clinical and biomechanical research at national meetings for many years. I am also a Fellow of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS).
I appreciate the commitment to innovation here in The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and the readily available resources that allow me to pursue highly complex research.
Research interests
- Scaphoid Fractures and Nonunion
- Scaphoid Malunion
- Distal Radius Fractures
- Elbow Instability
- Wrist Instability
- Metacarpal Fractures
Academic information
- Department:
- Orthopaedics
- Division:
- Orthopaedics
More about my research
Ratings and 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.
300 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
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 11/3/2025, Dr. Putnam has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
She was amazing. Very understanding of my situation. Really listen to me. And gave a great recommendation to correct the problem.
Very professional and courteous, quite kind
Everyone was very kind, personable fast and professional. Very well organized and ready to cover all steps From now and future
Very empathetic and skilled..Overall positive experience. 2nd visit.
She did an excellent job and explained things thoroughly.
She was very kind and explained things clearly.
Listens to me.and answers all questions
I did not have any bad experiences. Only very good ones. Dr. Jill, had very good, patience, understandings, And informed me About the thing she was saying on my wrist. I have a lot of respect for her.
Plenty of time was spent discussing my issue. I feel well taken care of.
All good
Great
Knowledgeable and helpful
Always goes above and beyond to make me comfortable, understand procedures etc,etc.
She was nice and listen to what I had to say
Remembered me fromPast surgery. I trust Dr Putnam and her staff completely.
Very good listener and very caring
Only good thing to say about her
AllGood
Very understanding and educational
I really liked her. She was pleasant, attentive to my health issues and explained why I was having pain issues in my hand.
Was great all around
No bad experience
Very knowledgeable
Dr Putnam is the best!!
Very caring and in addition looked at a tick bite that I had which I went to the urgent care down the hall.
I like her concern I'm currently just a little concerned with any time I might need to take off following these surgery that she recommended
Friendly. Knowledgable
Very concerned
Very good
Dr. Putnam is great. She let me know that my injury seems better and to call if it goes back to how it was before
Dr Putnam Is an excellent surgeon she is kind and compassionate as my arm was tore up pretty bad and she put it back together! And I'm very thankful for that!
Thank you
She is very kind and gentle. I felt heard when talking about my concerns
My doctor was kind, caring, and competent. I appreciate her attentiveness and expertise.
Excellent provider in every sense!
Very happy to have second opinion about my condition. I left very happy.
She is absolutely amazing and kind
Dr provided good explanations and feedback to questions
Interested, concerned, professional
Doctor Putnam is so nice and kind, thoughtful and informative. I have a potentially degenerative issue and she's helping me to combat it with knowledge and kindness.
Dr. Putnam was kind and listened to the problems I had with my hands and was able to help with the pain
All good
Friendly, knowledgeable, empathetic
Good manner and well prepared
Respectful & answered all questions. Explained my condition in terms that I could easily understand.
Professional - listened intently - agreed on treatment with myself.
Dr Jill was fantastic. She listened to me carefully, understood that I had this issue previously and was in agreement to get everything checked out to rule out some things.
Very helpful explained everything well and got my issue taken care of quickly
The doctor listened to my concerns and advised me that additional imaging was needed prior to surgery.
Dr. Jill Putnam was very caring and kind and knowledgeable and I received excellent care. She took time during the visit and answered all my questions. I'm grateful I got the opportunity to see her when I went and I am glad she herself will be doing the follow up visit.
Treated very well
Outstanding
Dr. Putnam always demonstrates that she cares about me and may family. She is easy to talk to and always has my best interest at heart.
Dr Putnam was very friendly, knowledgeable, skillful, and had a positive demeanor.
Good
Dr Putnam is so nice, friendly and thoughtful. She is very encouraging about my diagnosis and that I'm not alone in dealing with my issues. I look forward to seeing her.
She was just marvelous! Kind, caring, n spoke in a language I could understand.
Knowledgeable and explained things well
Dr Putnam was amazing, address my concerns and was equally concerned that we get surgery quickly.
Dr. Putnam was very knowledgeable and diagnosed me quickly and put together a plan to help me heal
I struggled to describe my pain and the doctor and nurses showed patience with me rather than being irritated. Very kind and patient.
Dr. Putnam was very empathetic, made me feel conmfortable spent all the time I needed with me. She answered all my questions and said to email her with any other questions I may have.
Good
Very understanding and patient
OSU is great as normal !!!
Good
I only had a good experience at my first time visit. She was so nice made sure I understood everything she was saying. I never felt rushed or stupid. She also made sure I felt comfortable with any time off needed or if I needed anything as far as work restrictions. Just went above my expectations for what I would consider a small little procedure. I'm a nurse and my entire encounter was so pleasant with osu. It was refreshing to experience when you don't always see that all the time in healthcare. Never change
Very nice friendly and kind. She answered all my questions
Very professional
Incredibly nice, informative and caring. Saw the need to act now and took care of medical issue.
Good
Dr Putnam is great, has a caring and concerned spirit, and is well versed and answered all my concerns
Very nice experience. Highly knowledgeable. Quite personable
Dr. Putnam really paused to hear what I was saying, to evaluate what was wrong, and immediately acted on my best interest. It was a breath of fresh air after feeling dismissed by other providers for serious concerns!
The nurses, the doctors registration was all very courteous and very professional
Okay
Dr. Putnam is absolutely amazing. She always takes her time and answers all my questions. She really cares about her patients
Good
Doctor was able to get me into surgery the next day.
Excellent provider- knowledgeable, thorough
I have no bad experience at doctor office the nursing staff been very good to me keep up the good work
Seem very upset about me coming in to see her after describing to her that I felt worst after surgery. This was her question. Before surgery I expressed how much discomfort I was having in my hands and up to my elbow and sometimes even my arm but she said I only told her about my hand.
Very attentive to my responses and questions. Very personable.
Attentive, caring and very professional
Outstanding personality, highly experienced with my condition, ordered tests the previous doctors didn't buy should have.
Great EXPERIENCE
AWESOME
Amazing! Very patient and thorough and great at explaining things
Is excelent she explained to me so clear
Gentle
Listened well and showed respect for my concerns.
She was a new Dr and was awesome. One of the best docs I've ever seen. I'm so grateful I got her for my problem. Wish more Dr were like her. I would highly recommend her. She explained everything so well. Loved her.
Excellent leadership with the tesm
Dr. Putnam took time to answer all of my questions. She instills confidence.
She described my problem and the treatment she felt would be helpful
Outstanding care with the provider.
Dr. Putnam was friendly, kind, and patient explaining exactly what my surgery would involve. I trusted her even though we had never met before..
Polite and kind
Never had a doctor care more about there patients more than money.
No complaints. Excey bedside manner.
Knowledgeable and instilled confidence
Cordial, professional, and kind, but communication was rather sparse.
She has been very receptive to my concerns.