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
- Internal Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Mental Health
- Exercise
- Primary Care
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.
95 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
4.8 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 09/30/2024, Dr. Flanigan has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
All good, feel very comfortable with Dr. Flanigan, trust him.
Doctor was too the point while being congenial.
Dr Flanigan always takes time to listen and never rushes us. He is a fantastic physician !
Great communication between resident and provider.
Always friendly, knowledgeable and concerned for my health.
Dr. Flanagan has always been friendly and attentive. He had a doc in training come in first. She was very thorough, attentive and understanding of my health concerns.
Dr Flanigan spent the most amount of time with me that I have had in over a decade seeing my primary care. It was refreshing and felt like he wanted to get to know me as a person so as to better treat me.
Dr. Flanigan is the most kind, thorough, hard working, educated, and committed physician I have ever met. I have been working through a very complex health scare with him recently, and he has been there every step of the way to ensure my problems are resolved and that I am okay. He has been my doctor for years, and I feel that I can be vulnerable and honest with him due to how great his character truly is. I couldn't imagine a better doctor, and I am very blessed he is my primary care provider.
Always fast and attentive
Very thorough. Gets to know us as humans not just parents. Answers all of our questions.
All good
Very good
Very good
Doesn't seem to want to explore other options for care keeps going back to same thing over and over
We very much like Dr. Flanigan, he is very professional and nice. My pre teen and teen trust him.
Dr. Flannigan is the most compassionate, well listening, emotionally and medically intelligent, organized, empathic, and supportive doctor I have ever been taken care of by as a patient. I can tell he works very hard to ensure his patients are happy, healthy, and equipped to stay healthy when they leave his office. I couldn't imagine trusting my care in any other provider than Dr. Matthew Flannigan.
All good
He was very professional, knowledgeable, attentive and friendly
The provider listened carefully to my health updates and concerns. When I followed up with a lab result question via MyChart message, my provider answered my question promptly and thoroughly, providing information and data that reassured me.
Always a good experience.
He is a great active listener and addresses each question and concern very thoroughly.
Really seriously listened to what I had to say.
Dr Flanigan meets the standard set by my father who was a Doctor, General Practitioner, for 50 years. My father was an ideal care provider.
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