About Me
I’m a gastroenterologist who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease with a focus on how these chronic illnesses impact women specifically. Inflammatory bowel disease affects women in unique ways compared to men because it can worsen menstrual symptoms, lead to iron-deficiency anemia and even impact your chances of pregnancy during flare-ups.
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I’m the director of women’s health in inflammatory bowel disease and the director of capsule endoscopy. I often use capsule endoscopy, a procedure that uses a wireless camera the size of a vitamin pill to check a patient’s gastrointestinal tract, to examine areas not easily seen with more traditional technology and to diagnose certain conditions. My research centers on these topics and has progressed to research trials in many instances.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family.
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Crohn Disease
- Colitis, Ulcerative
- Digestive System Diseases
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Gastroenterology
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
3721 Ridge Mill Drive
Hilliard, OH 43026
614-293-6255
181 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
614-257-3000
6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016
614-814-7777
in Outpatient Care Dublin
6700 University Boulevard
3rd Floor, Suite 3E
Dublin, OH 43016
614-293-6255
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Goa Medical College, Goa 403202
9/1/1989 - 9/30/1995
Residency
St. Spiridon County Hospital, Iasi
1/1/1996 - 10/31/1996
Residency
University Hospital Bucharest, Bucharest
11/1/1996 - 3/31/2001
Internship
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
7/1/2001 - 6/30/2002
Residency
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
7/1/2002 - 6/30/2004
Residency
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
7/1/2004 - 6/30/2005
Fellowship
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2012
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/24/2004
American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
10/3/2012
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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.
62 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.7 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.7 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.6 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.6 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.7 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. Butnariu has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
I love Dr. B! She understands renal failure as much as she does Crohn's disease!! She asks me good questions and can always answer any of mine. She is a real blessing to me.
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I have been very anxious over my diagnosis of scleroderma. Both physicians were knowledgeable and helped to ease my concerns by getting me in immediately for a test. They also discussed next steps with me. They were thorough.
Always very thorough and informative, caring and positive attitude.
Knew all my medical history.
She is really kind and listens. I appreciate her thoroughness and not ignoring my concerns/issues.
Dr. B was amazing. I felt for the first time in a long time I found a doctor who truly listened and walked through solutions and that she really cared about getting to the root cause.
She cares but is very busy!
Excellent care and attention to my questions
She is a good listener. And very caring for her patients..
Good
Dr Butnariu seems dedicated to best practices in IBD care and medical science but isn't always interesting in individual patients. At times, Dr B made insensitive remarks about my profession which was strange.
No bad experiences love Dr. B. She's so great!
I feel like we are very reactive rather than proactive in my care even though I try to ask in advance for labs to be done prior to appointment so we can discuss. I also feel like at times we are doing unnecessary repetitive imaging.
I am feeling hopeful of getting help for my symptoms.
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She is amazing. Saved my life.
She is absolutely the best!! Can't praise her enough. She did very thorough in every appointment. I feel very lucky to have her on my team.
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Understood my needs & concerns
My care provider was absolutely amazing, both the attending and fellow answered all of my questions and made me feel good during an appointment I was nervous for.
My care provider was very thorough. She went over all my medications and was asked me about how I was doing.