About Me
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Herniorrhaphy
- Hernia, Abdominal
- Abdominal Wall
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- General Surgery
- Robotics
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Bile Duct Diseases
- Biliary Dyskinesia
- Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
- Cholecystectomy
- Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
- Cholecystitis
- Cholecystitis, Acute
- Cholecystolithiasis
- Choledocholithiasis
- Colonoscopy
- Common Bile Duct Diseases
- CREST Syndrome
- Digestive System Diseases
- Esophageal Achalasia
- Fundoplication
- Gallbladder Diseases
- Gastroscopy
- Hernia
- Hernia, Hiatal
- Hernia, Inguinal
- Hernia, Umbilical
- Hernia, Ventral
- Lipoma
Locations Where I Practice
181 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
614-257-3000
181 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
614-293-3230
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Oklahoma City, OK
MD
8/1/2003 - 6/30/2007
Internship
Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2008
Residency
Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2013
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
10/22/2013
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
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.
55 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 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 09/30/2022, Dr. Meara 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.
- Intuitive Surgical Inc.
- BD
I feel that he listened well and tried to be understanding and comforting. Spent time and was patient. Dismissed too quickly the pain sensation our facial system can have on our bodies, because it can not be imaged.
Doctor was extremely caring and professional.
Dr Meara was considerate and awesome
The care provider was very easy to talk to.
No concerns
Dr. Meara and Dr. Doble did an excellent job with all aspects (pre op, op & post op) of my procedure.
Great experience.
He was very friendly and understanding. I feel he is one of the best doctors ever.
Dr. Meara honestly cares for me not only as a patient but as a person. He has called me to check on me even when out of town at Christmas. He gave me his personal phone number and told me to call him any time. I have and he was very attentive.
Very good
I like Dr. Meara's approach. Very direct and helpful. I would like to see his face some time.
He was satisfactory.
All my experiences with Dr. Michael Meara and his assistant Derek have been excellent.
Very professional, knowledgeable, provided details regarding surgery and post expectations -
My experience with Dr. M Meara has been superb. His capable care with a great deal of compassion have been a hallmark of my dealings with him. I am grateful to him for the amazing surgery he performed & the care he gave while I was recovering. OSU is fortunate to have a surgeon of his calibre on the staff.
Showed concern about my issues. Explained why I experienced my issues.
felt completely comfortable and understood all things involved
Dr. Michael Meara listening to everything I explained to him and then he made his decision. so proud I went to have surgery at OSU East Hospital. Thanks to everyone there.
excellent
Dr. was very concern and understanding.
All great. He is very thorough. Thoughtful.
Dr. Meara was thorough, caring and a good communicator.
All good.
he was late but apologized he was working the clinic and got held up. he was very attentive to my symptoms
No words to explain how Dr. Meara and I get along. I feel fortunate to have found him.