About Me
I am an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in performing adult reconstruction procedures, including partial and total hip and knee replacements. My role also involves caring for patients with infected hip and knee replacements and people whose prior replacement surgeries were unsuccessful. In addition, I regularly treat patients for conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, and degenerative hip and knee arthritis.
My patients can expect a personal approach when they come to see me. I always take the time to listen to people and I leverage 15+ years of experience to manage their care. It’s important to me to answer all questions and make sure each patient feels confident about their care plan.
In addition to my clinical work, I am also active in research. My research focuses on the kinematics and development of current and future hip and knee replacements. My team and I are also examining the fixation of those implants to the bone and treating the complications that may occur after a hip or knee replacement.
I attended medical school at The Ohio State University and it’s an honor to be back home. The collaborative environment at this academic medical center is second to none, and the resources available lead to limitless possibilities. I am dedicated to education, service to others and leadership, and each phase of my career has been molded by the exceptional colleagues I’ve had the privilege to work with over the years.
My calling as an academic orthopedic surgeon is to train and recruit the next generation of academic leaders in our field. I am an associate professor of orthopedic surgery in the Division of Adult Reconstruction, and I take a lot of pride in serving as a mentor. Over the years, I’ve guided many medical students through applying to the orthopedic surgery residency match. Several of the residents and fellows I’ve trained have pursued careers in academic medicine and I like to think I helped foster their passion for education. Those interactions have been and continue to be some of the best experiences of my academic career.
I am actively involved with several organizations including the American Orthopaedic Association, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Hip and Knee Society. Most of the projects that I have been a part of deal with the assessment of resident trainees within training programs. The Ohio State University has been a pilot program for assessment tools that track a resident trainee’s progress, covering material in behavioral fields, surgical or procedural development, and the assessment of overall medical knowledge. I believe my work, both clinically and in educational assessment and curriculum design, will remain an impactful part of the orthopedic resident training plan.
When I’m not working, I love spending time with my wife of 23+ years and our four children.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Orthopedics
- Arthroplasty, Replacement
- Rehabilitation
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
Locations Where I Practice
543 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
614-688-6400
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016
614-814-7777
in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43203
614-293-2663
in Outpatient Care Dublin
6700 University Boulevard
1st Floor, Suite 1B
Dublin, OH 43016
614-293-2663
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
1st Floor, Suite 1B
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-2663
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
8/1/2000 - 6/30/2004
Residency
University of Chicago School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
6/23/2004 - 6/30/2009
Fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
8/1/2009 - 7/31/2010
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
7/24/2012
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.
302 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.6 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
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 09/30/2024, Dr. Beal has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Knowledgeable, experienced, friendly.
Very interested in me
No issue with provider. He was easy to talk to, knowledgeable and thorough.
Dr. Beal did a great job on my knee replacement
He is a great doctor. Listens, takes time. I would recommend Dr. Beal to everyone.
Concerned and deliberate
Dr Beal did a great job with my total joint replacement (hip) and answered all of my questions and the staff was excellent as well. I am no longer in pain and my quality of life has improved tremendously.
Great experience. On time and efficient.
Dr. Beal is terrific. I feel lucky that he's my doc!
Very caring. Honest with the outcome of the future after my surgery.
Very nice very knowledgeable
Very good at his job
I was in expert care!
He was great as well, just booking out to far to do my surgery.
Dr. Beal is awesome
All was good no complaints
Very personable, knew my situation well, provided excellent care
Excellent, Very Friendly & Helpful. Listened to me and gave good advice
Confident, knowledgeable, honest
Dr. Beal spent time to explain the surgery process in a detailed manner, and he was easy to talk to.
Listened and answered all my questions in a form l understood. Explained everything concerning my upcoming surgery
Dr. Beal was very nice. He explained things about my upcoming surgery that I was able to understand. He answered all my questions.
Very good
The provider was doing a follow-up on my hip surgery and he was excellent
Good
Friendly and paid attention to their job
All good
I liked that they talked to me on a level that was easy to understand.
Excellent! Had a very easy-going personality well listen to everything you have to say or ask and explain everything to you. Excellent doctor.
Very good listen explained and we set a plan
Resident and staff physician spent a lot of time listening and describing a treatment plan
Dr Beal is the best, knowledgeable, communicative and approachable
Good
He was attentive and showed genuine concern for the progress I was making.
Dr. Beal was easy to talk to and explained to me what was going on with me.
Reassuring hearing my recovery, while slower than I expected, is within normal expectations considering everything involved and the invasive nature of the planned injury.
He makes you feel secure in your progress and path to recovery.
My provider patiently answered my questions about my hip replacement .
Dr. Beal was great!
I visited this surgeon with a fractured hip. I've had previous surgery on this hip from a different provider who is not available to assist me. Dr Beal said, "there is nothing I can do to help you". He did not offer any options except physical therapy. I asked for a handicap placard prescription, and he declined to provide it. I was very disappointed with this provider's unwillingness to assist me.
I liked him. He had the answers to my questions
Very good
Very good
Prompt, knowledgeable and courteous
Good
Very courtesy & very knowledgeable.
Good
I like that he sits on eye level and really listens and acknowledge s that.
Excellent
Very easy to talk to and ask questions
Dr Beal was very personable and answered all my questions regarding my knee replacement
Good
Courteous and concerned.
Good
He was very straightforward, helpful andHad a plan for treatment
They made me feel comfortable and was good at listening to my concerns
The doctor took what I told the nurses assistant and built his examine on it to make the best diagnosis for me.
Good
Made me feel confident that he knew what he as talking about.
Was very nice and discussed all possibilities and his assistance was great
Great
This was my first appointment. He made me feel very comfortable to ask questions. Explained info In terms easy to understand. He's a great doctor-knowledgeable as well as great personal skills.
Very effective and friendly
Dr. Beal told me himself that I had "end stage" arthritis in my left knee. I've had several doctors tell me that I need a replacement. I know I am overweight, but it seems that he wants to treat statistics instead of me. I know that there are better outcomes with a lower weight and risks are lowered. I am willing to take the risk so I can get back to being active and reclaiming my mental health. I have fallen into some depressive funks since not being able to be as active.
Very good and competent doctor.
Dr was simply outstanding
Good Dr,
Dr Beal is an exceptional provider, competent, skilled, knowledgeable. I have +35 years in the medical field and very particular
No problems
Very thorough and concerned
The provider explained what procedures they were going to try to help my pain.
Very informative
Liked him a lot. Mad me feel very comfortable.
Frank, and consummately proffesional.
Very attentive. Very kind,courteous, and listened to my concerns and explained in detail my options for knee replacement.
Outstanding!
He explained what needed to be done about my knee and the injection needed to improve the pain.
Fabulous care from a to z. I felt the team was very capable, competent, and caring. They exhibited cohesive teamwork and great communication skills. At my first visit with Dr. Beal, I knew I was in good hands. It has been quite some time since I have an opportunity to observe and experience that level of confidence with the surgeon and the joint/OR team. Words cannot express my appreciation.
Excellent interaction about my concerns. Excellent explanation of x-rays taken. I'm confident about his abilities to plan the best course of action.
Listened to my problem had a thorough knowledge of my medical history
I was lucky enough to have had time with a "fellow" (I'm not sure what you call someone who is not a resident for just above that in terms of their career path to being a surgeon) who I was just so impressed with and then I got to meet Dr. Beal and had such an open, friendly and intelligent conversation about my knee issues.
Easy to talk to, good listener and gave clear explanations.
Answered questions and made good suggestions
Clear and concise explanations.
Excellent!
Dr. Beal explained very thoroughly what my surgery would entail.