About Me
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
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Nutritional Sciences
- Primary Care
- Internal Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Mind-Body Therapies
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Mental Health
- Exercise
Locations Where I Practice
895 Yard St.
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-7980
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
8/10/2009 - 5/5/2013
Internship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2017
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/17/2017
American Board of Pediatrics
10/18/2017
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
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.
88 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
5.0 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 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 09/30/2022, Dr. Flanigan has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Always very knowledgeable about my health chart. Up to date on latest studies that pertain to my stage of life. Willing to recommend me to more experienced providers in a special area.
Friendly, knowledgeable and professional
Dr. Flanagan was very attentive and helpful
As always, Dr Flannigan was courteous and listened attentively.
Great doctor. Spent a lot of time with me, I did not feel rushed, seemed to show genuine concern. Very knowledgeable too.
No complaints , Dr Flanigan is fantastic and takes his time with us.
The Doctor spent a good deal of time discussing my past history and current symptoms. I truly felt that I was heard regarding my concerns, plan for care and was able to ask many questions.
Dr. Flanigan is an extremely caring physician - has helped me tremendously over the years. Responds promptly to all my queries in a thoughtful and easy to understand manner & doesn't talk down to me.
Always excellent care from him!!
Put us at ease. Asked appropriate questions/concerns
Very professional
Thorough and efficient with time.
Dr. Flanigan actively listened to my health care concerns. He was empathetic and calculated my future health care risks at my physical. This was individualized and personal risks calculated jut for me! This allowed us to discuss treatment options for my care. He looked at the big picture and presented my options. He allowed me to ask questions & make a long term health care plan unique to me! I have much respect for him. He really listens well.
No complaints/very friendly and kind.
Dr. Flanigan is a wonderful doctor. Very kind & patient and informative. Would recommend him to anyone.
With time, Dr. Flanagan will be even better. I encourage him to learn more about different approaches to child medical care. He's very textbook.
Very good.
Dr. Flanigan is the best pediatrician we could imagine. He is kind, an excellent active listener and never seems to be in a hurry (rushing our appt.).
Dr. Flanigan is always available to hear you and explain in an understandable way.
Excellent
He is wonderful!
Best provider I ever had!
Professional, knowledgeable & affable.
We love Dr. Flanigan and are very grateful to have gotten into this clinic.
No issues.
He was fine
This was my first time seeing Dr. Flanigan. I would not hesitate to see him again. He was considerate and took time to ask questions and listen.