About Me
I’m a surgical oncologist with a specialty in diagnosing and treating patients with tumors of the pancreas, liver, bile duct and stomach. Patient care at the OSUCCC – James starts with an evaluation by our multidisciplinary team to determine the best therapy, targeted treatments and possible clinical trials that may benefit the patient.
I use robotic surgery and minimally invasive techniques when appropriate to improve recovery time and decrease pain after surgery. The OSUCCC – James started the robotic whipple program in 2017 and has quickly became a national leader in robotic whipple operations and robotic hepatobiliary surgery. It has already become one of the nation’s highest-volume robotic programs, due in large part to our experienced and excellent team. This robotic technique can reduce blood loss and perhaps accelerate recovery.
My passion is to help patients through their illness by giving them the very best clinical care while also researching these diseases to better treat or prevent them in the future. As a member of the Translational Therapeutics Program at the OSUCCC – James, I’m currently investigating circulating tumor DNA in patients with pancreatic cancer and cystic lesions of the pancreas. We also have open trials for patients with hepatobiliary cancers and work hard to enroll patients that benefit from these trials. My passion for taking care of patients has led me to have the honor of being rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
It’s a privilege and honor to work for The James. Collaborating with this world-class team allows me to give patients the very best care, and because of our status as a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center, we’re able to enroll patients in clinical trials and offer them the most advanced therapies. It’s gratifying to know we’ve helped a cancer patient through a big part of their treatment. It’s also an honor to be there in their time of need.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016-2018
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Pancreatic Cyst
- Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal
- Gallbladder Cancers
- Stomach Cancers
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancers
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Liver Cancers
- Robotics
Locations Where I Practice
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3890
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
8/20/2001 - 5/20/2005
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2006
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2012
Fellowship
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2014
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery/Complex General Oncology
2/9/2015
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
Surgical Oncology
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.
237 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
4.8 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.8 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.8 out of 5
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Skill and knowledge
4.8 out of 5
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Overall quality of care
4.8 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 09/29/2023, Dr. Dillhoff has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
She celebrated with me six years Cancer free!
Excellent treatment and very knowledgeable.
Physician was extremely detailed in reviewing my tests. And very compassionate in discussing our plan for further treatment. I appreciated her for giving me peace of mind after a scary diagnosis.
Dr Dillhoff is EXCEPTIONAL
Appreciate the time spent exposing everything and answering questions
Best outcome for me, but rather see my team at a bar so I can buy them a round (after hours!!) Merry Christmas!!
Seemed very knowledgeable of my situation and the process of care for it.
Dr. Clinton, Box, Dillhoff and Martin are true blessings. These drs. are truly Angels of Mercy, sharing their gifts of skill and knowledge.
Everyone excellent and professional.
The dr. was very kind and answered all our questions (my family has a lot) she never rushed with us. She explained future steps of treatments.
Dr. Dillhoff is an exceptional physician
Very impressed with the doctor. Explained the procedure so I understood.
Dr. Dillhoff is excellent with providing info for the patient. She discusses every concern, shows the actual scans, etc.
Dr. Dillhoff have a very clear explanation about checking some old images showing the area in question and why she determined there is no cancerous involvement.
Very good.
Dr Dilhoff is an amazing physician - I trust her with my care.
She is the best.
I wish I could give them a higher score, my care providers are wonderful -
So far so good.
I was very impressed with the the doctor and her staff.
The nurses and Dr. Dillhoff were prompt, did not rush me, answered all my questions and I felt they genuinely cared about me!
EXCELLENT CARE BY DR. DILLHOFF'S STAFF
Dr. Dillhoff, Katie and Andrea are a great team.
Absolutely trust Dr. Dillhoff with my well-being/health.
Good!
Nice to meet w/ Dr. Dillhoff personally instead of a staff member _____ the information.
VERY PROFESSIONAL.
I have seen Dr Dillhof for the past 6 yrs during annual visits. Each time she has been extremely caring and reassuring and she has shown personal concern. Her professional efforts have set my mind at ease and comforted my concerns. She has taken great care to insure my wife and I completely understand all my medical issues, her diagnoses and her treatment plan. I am truly fortunate that she has been my care provider. I am grateful for her efforts and in particular the personal way she provided them THANK YOU, Dr Dillhof !!!!
The very best care givers I could ever ask for.
Dr. Dillhoff's nurse, Katie called before my follow-up & saved me a trip to Columbus. Very helpful & answered all my questions.
Everyone was so professional & kind.
Dr. Dillhoff and her staff were excellent during my follow up visit. Dr. immediately put me at ease and skillfully explained the results of my tests. She made feel optimistic about my condition for the first time in 5+ years. Other doctors at OSU were very negative in their approach. I am so grateful for Dr. Dillhoff's care and approach of my disease. High regards for her & her staff.
Excellent
Dr. Dilhoff is a wonderful physician and I trust her completely.