About Me
As a family medicine physician, I provide primary care for a mostly older and multicultural community in the Near East Side of Columbus. I am passionate about the power of diversity and inclusion as a means to advancing excellence and innovation. I treat and manage a wide range of conditions and diseases, but most of my time is spent in administrative leadership roles at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Medicine to support our mission of improving the health of people living in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education and patient care. The remainder of my time is dedicated to patient care; medical student, resident, fellow and staff education; and research.
I enjoy working at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center because of the difference in care stemming from our strength as interdisciplinary teams committed to providing inclusive care with cultural sensitivity and humility all the way from the frontline staff to the Dean of the College of Medicine and CEO of the health system. I really appreciate the “can do” and collaborative spirit that can be found across the academic medical center, campus and central Ohio communities.
In my free time I enjoy watching sports and science fiction on television, reading biographies and walking with my wife, Natasha.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10% of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2015, 2016 and 2018
- Best Doctor in America, 2013-2022
- Founding contributor, Urban Family Medicine Residency
- Partnered with Biomedical Science and College of Medicine leadership to obtain National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to start the DISCOVERY Post Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)
- 121st National Medical Association President (August 2020-July 2021)
- Elected to serve one year term as National Medical Association President Elect July 31, 2019, followed by one year term as the 121st NMA President
- National Chair of the Association of American Medical Colleges Group on Diversity and Inclusion, 2013-2015
- 1st African American to achieve the rank of professor with tenure in The Ohio State University Department of Family and Community Medicine
- Appointed to serve as The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s first chief diversity officer
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Primary Care
Locations Where I Practice
543 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
614-688-6400
in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
614-688-6490
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Graduate
University of Michigan Public Health-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI
1/1/0001 - 4/26/2001
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
7/1/1985 - 6/9/1989
Residency
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Camp Pendleton, CA
7/1/1989 - 6/30/1992
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
7/10/1992
Academic Information
My Department
Family Medicine
My Division
Family Medicine
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.
65 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
5.0 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. McDougle 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
- Association of American Medical Colleges
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
- University of Houston College of Medicine
- other
- The Big Ten
- Veterans Administration
Excellent
Good
Very professional and personable in doing his job.
My provider always exceeds expectations
Dr. McDougal is the friendliest, caring, and most thorough doctor anyone could have. He is extremely patient, and gets to the bottom of my concerns. He is just an overall wonderful doctor.
Dr McDougle is the best
Very attentive and professional ask questions to make sure you understand your healthcare.
I feel I get excellent care. Very pleased with the care I receive.
Excellent!
The doctor was very good and understanding.
He is always thorough and caring patient sends my referrals quickly and refills too
Great PCP always a pleasure excellent Doctor
Excellent
Very professional and attentive
Caring very professional a good listener kind of v
Just needs to communicate the details so I can have an understanding and confidence of the treament and recommend.
Find out the problem I was having with my ear being stopped up.
Excellent awareness of my health problems in the past and present. Concern for my health and following his advice.
At one time I had moved out of state. And asked that my provider not take me off his patient list.That's because of the great care I have always received.
Excellent experience
I really enjoy my visit with my care provider
Good
Very talkative, concerned & quick to start me back on meds
I have One of the greatest care provider
He is Always Excellent and Kind.
Very good
Very professional and attentive
Dr. McDougle is professional and ask questions regarding gettin my weight and if I would like to set a goal. He is always concerned about my health.
Very knowledgeable and professional
Excellent Experience
Excellent listener
Good.
Everyone was very friendliness.
Pleased with my provider
Very good and very calm experience workers.
Exceptional service