University Hospital East
University Hospital East
181 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
About Me
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
- General Surgery
- Herniorrhaphy
- Barrett Esophagus
- Bile Duct Diseases
- Biliary Dyskinesia
- Biliary Tract Diseases
- 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
University Hospital East
Education and Training
Medical Degree
MD
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
6/30/2007
Residency
General Surgery
Vidant Medical Center
7/1/2008 -
6/30/2013
More About My Work
My Background
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
10/22/2013
My Department
My Division
General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
Reviews
166 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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- Overall
4.7 out of 5 - Explains Things Clearly 4.8
- Listens Carefully 4.8
- Gives Understandable Instructions 4.8
- Knows My Medical History 4.4
- Shows Respect 4.8
- Time Spent Together 4.8
42 Patient Comments
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As of 03/26/2018, Dr. Meara has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Reviewed on Oct 05, 2018
was very direct and honest. was confident and experienced
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2018
Fantastic!
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2018
Good. I was referred to Dr. Meara by my primary care doctor Nathan Richards MD for a hernia.
Reviewed on Sep 08, 2018
Too negative.
Reviewed on Sep 04, 2018
He was friendly & listened to me. Explained to me why I was still hurting after surgery.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2018
Good.
Reviewed on Aug 04, 2018
Very thorough and easy to understand
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2018
Dr. Meara is always very respectful and professional, yet personable. I really appreciate that.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2018
Strong confidence in doc.
Reviewed on Jul 06, 2018
No complaints.