About Me
I am the director of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at The Ohio State University. I also serve as co-leader of the Cancer Biology Program at the OSUCCC – James and hold the Ralph W. Kurtz Chair in Hormonology.
As a specialist in thyroid cancer, my research is focused on molecular mechanisms involved in thyroid cancer invasion and metastasis, with an active interest in new drug testing for thyroid cancer therapy.
Among my current research activities is serving as principal investigator (PI) for a National Cancer Institute (NCI) grant-funded study of the role of p21-activated kinases in thyroid cancer. My colleagues and I have identified a potentially important pathway (p21 activated kinase, or PAK) downstream of the BRAF gene that may be involved in the progression of papillary thyroid cancer, which is incurable when metastatic and progressive. My team hopes to determine the relevance of the PAK pathway in vivo, clarify the mechanism by which it is activated and test novel compounds that block PAK activation with the goal of determining whether PAK is a viable therapeutic target.
I also served as PI for a multimillion-dollar, NCI-funded program project grant (PPG) to study genetic and signaling pathways in epithelial thyroid cancer, as well as an NCI-funded Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant to help improve the lives of patients with thyroid cancer. Both grants entailed several interactive projects and multiple investigators at Ohio State and other academic institutions.
In addition, I have authored or co-authored numerous scientific articles in such prestigious journals as Nature Communications, Journal of the American Medical Association, Annals of Surgical Oncology and Human Molecular Genetics.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017
- Best Doctor in America 2017
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine
- Thyroid Nodule
- Parathyroid Cancers
- Endocrine Cancers
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Thyroid Diseases
- Endocrinology
- Thyroid Cancer
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
Pennsylvania State University at University Park, University Park, PA
8/24/1987 - 5/19/1991
Internship
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
7/1/1991 - 6/30/1992
Residency
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
7/1/1992 - 6/30/1994
Fellowship
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
7/1/1994 - 6/30/1997
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine-Endocrinology,
11/19/1997
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Endocrinology and Metabolism
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.
72 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
4.9 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.9 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.9 out of 5
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Skill and knowledge
4.9 out of 5
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Overall quality of care
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. Ringel has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- National Institutes of Health
- The Endocrine Society
- Society for Endocrinology and Bioscientifica
- Beth Israel Deaconness
- University of Virginia
Personable, always willing to answer questions, professional, makes my visit comfortable because of his positivity. Such a kind doctor!
Very thorough, professional and supportive. We have complete faith in Dr. Ringel. He is an exemplary physician and leader in his profession.
Great
Excellent care providers!
I have thee utmost confidence in Dr. Ringel.
Could not ask for better care/staff
Ten stars every visit
Dr. Ringel and his team are always courteous, friendly and caring.
Dr is very knowledgeable. Glad I have him.
Dr. Ringel and his team are the best!
Dr ringel is one of the best doctors I've encountered. He explains in very understanding terms and spends just the right amount of time with you answering all questions
Over the years of care, Dr. Ringel and his team have been consistently competent, caring, patient and kind. Dr. Ringel always explains information in a clear understandable manner... He's the BEST!!
Dr. Ringel is wonderful. He always takes his time and shows real concern for my situation.
The quality of the care I have received is outstanding and has been consistently for the years I have been coming here.
Dr. Ringle and his nurses and MA's are awesome!