Matthew Flanigan, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Primary Care - General Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Make an appointment
614-293-7980Conditions and expertise
- Exercise
- Mental Health
- Internal Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
Locations
- Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Grandview
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I believe a commitment to wellness practices – which includes fostering loving relationships, regular exercise, healthy eating, mindfulness practices and allowing time for play – is the mainstay of healthy living. As an internal medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I am passionate about helping my patients improve their overall wellness, prevent disease and manage chronic pain with lifestyle methods.
I diagnose and treat a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions in adults and children. For my pediatric patients, monitoring healthy growth and development is important. I also provide anticipatory guidance, such as information about what to expect as children and teens continue to grow.
When patients come to see me, they can expect a collaborative relationship. I prioritize getting to know each patient and understanding what matters most to them. My clinical interests include finding ways to improve communication with patients, and my research is focused on advancing medical education.
Having trained here at The Ohio State University for both medical school and residency, I came to appreciate the benefits of working at a large academic medical center as well as the joy of teaching. My role at Ohio State includes helping to train the next generation of physicians and I find this to be a rewarding part of the job.
I work closely with medical students and residents on a regular basis. I have also mentored internal medicine pediatrics residents for several years. In addition, I serve as the unit director of Ambulatory Internal Medicine for the third-year primary care clerkship and as an expert educator for Evaluation and Assessment with a focus on Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).
When I am not working, I love spending quality time with my family. My wife and kids and I enjoy talking, laughing, walking, playing and eating, especially outdoors.
Highlights
- Accepting newborn patients only
- Assistant clinical professor of internal medicine
- Member, the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association
- Member, American Academy of Pediatrics and the Gold Humanism Honor Society
Conditions and expertise
- Exercise
- Internal Medicine
- Mental Health
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2017 - Internship - Pediatrics, Internal Medicine
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/10/2009 - 5/5/2013
Certifications
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American Board of Pediatrics
10/18/2017 -
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/17/2017
Ratings and 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.
35 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
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 11/3/2025, Matthew Flanigan has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Flanigan is a careful listener and considers all treatment options.
Dr. Flanigan was as always kind, personable, and knowledgeable of my medical history. It was clear he had reviewed records of my recent colonoscopy. He took the time to ask how I was doing personally, not just medically, which made me feel at ease and is always something I appreciate as a patient.
Very nice
The best experience I have every time I visit Dr. Flanigan is being able to talk to him and knowing he hears me. I've discovered new probiotics with clinical backing, vitamin supplements on the NIH website and he always listens...and he's not afraid to tell me when I have a BAD idea. I value his input & follow his directions.
Professional, friendly, courteous
He is the best doctor I have ever had.
I always receive excellent care from my pcp and his staff.. I have no desire to change providers for any reason..
Great addressed all my concerns and followed up
I love going to see Dr. Flanigan. He is excellent, caring, and intelligent and so is his whole team.
Very thoughtful and helpful. Genuinely caring.
Dr. Flanigan has been my advocate, and helped me significantly in coordinating care for me as well me treating me.
My experience has always been good. I've never had a bad experience.
Dr. Flanigan is an exceptional provider. He is an expressive and engaged listener who always leave me feeling seen and heard. He exhibits compassion and kindness. He is very knowledgeable.