Laura Phieffer

Laura Phieffer, MD

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Trauma
  • Physician

Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics

Accepting new patients
4.8 out of 5
  • 68 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
  • 27 Patient Comments

Insurances We Accept

614-293-2663

About Me

Every day as an orthopaedic and geriatric trauma surgeon, I meet patients who face great challenges. Whatever the cause of their injuries, recovering from a traumatic event is daunting. Our patients' lives are changed in an instant.

I apply my surgical expertise to each challenge, together with our dedicated patient care team. We partner with our patients to care for them both physically and emotionally throughout their healing process.

Many of my patients have multiple injuries and bone fractures. Even though their lives are forever changed in a split second, they find the courage to partner with me in their recovery. They not only persevere, but thrive, and I am inspired by their courage.

Working at Ohio State enables me to work with teams of experts to deliver the best care possible for our orthopaedic trauma patients.

After hours, I take time to relax with my family and enjoy the outdoors. I am also involved with Boxer Rescue. We currently have our third generation of rescue dogs.
Highlights
  • Best Doctors in America, annually since 2007
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Director since 2005
  • Medical Director of University Hospital and Same Day Surgery
  • Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Surgical Procedures, Operative
  • Wounds and Injuries
  • Hip Fractures
  • Multiple Trauma
  • Fractures, Bone
  • Orthopedics
  • Shoulder Fractures
  • Fractures, Spontaneous

Locations Where I Practice

Orthopedics

in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43203
614-293-2663

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

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
7/1/1993 - 6/1/1996

Residency

Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC
7/1/1996 - 6/30/2002

Fellowship

Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
8/1/2002 - 8/30/2003

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.

68 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.8 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.8 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.8 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.8 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.7 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.8 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.7 out of 5
  • Reviewed on May 07, 2024

    Dr. Pfieffer was great! A true ptofessional! I appreciated her concern and care for my medical condition.

  • Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

    Everything was all good

  • Reviewed on Mar 30, 2024

    I enjoyed meeting the surgeon and the senior resident. They were confident and excellent communicators.

  • Reviewed on Mar 09, 2024

    Wonderful

  • Reviewed on Mar 06, 2024

    Very happy attitude

  • Reviewed on Feb 10, 2024

    Always took a personal interest in my health and my recovery. Always interested in what I had to say pertaining to my health. Always encouraging, always quick with good information and answers when I had questions. On top of being a fantastic surgeon, she was a fantastic person, and really brought the personal side of healthcare to my treatment.

  • Reviewed on Jan 31, 2024

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on Jan 13, 2024

    Tied for best ever. Thought of everything.

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. Phieffer has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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