About Me
As a gastroenterologist, I’m passionate about improving the lives of my patients. I’m a professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and excited to lead the Neurogastroenterology and Motility section. I treat a broad range of conditions, including disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) as well as motility disorders that affect the function of the GI system.
However, the primary focus of my clinical and scientific work is in disorders of vomiting, specifically a condition called cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS). My research is focused in understanding the cause for CVS and developing better therapies to treat this disorder. I was the lead author on the first-ever guidelines on the management of CVS, which is an important milestone that should help improve the lives of these patients. I’m also involved in multiple key clinical trials and studies in CVS with many exciting advances in the pipeline. I serve as one of the chief medical advisors to the Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA), a nonprofit organization that serves to help patients with this condition. I also collaborate with other nonprofit organizations such as the International Foundation of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) and help with education, dissemination of information and research.
I enjoy working in academic medicine and helping to train the next generation of physicians. I mentor medical students, residents and junior faculty members, and help them with their professional and personal development.
When I’m not working, I love spending time with family and friends. I enjoy traveling and gardening. I also serve as a meditation instructor.
Highlights
- Best Doctors of America: 2009-2011, 2015-2020
- Chief Medical Advisor: Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Association (2009-present)
- Chair of Guidelines Committee: Management of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome in Adults
- Inaugural recipient of the American Gastroenterological Association’s Maria A. Leo-Lieber Scholarship, 2021
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
Locations Where I Practice
6100 North Hamilton Road
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8100
181 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
614-257-3000
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
4th Floor, Suite 4C
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8490
in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
2nd Floor, Suite 2D
Westerville, OH 43081
614-814-8434
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai 600 010,
Medical School
7/1/1986 - 4/30/1992
Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai 600 010,
Other
1/1/1991 - 12/31/1993
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, Philadelphia, PA
Medical School
10/19/1993 - 1/1/0001
University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
Internship
7/1/1994 - 6/1/1996
University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
Residency
6/1/1996 - 8/14/1997
University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
Fellowship
8/15/1997 - 8/15/2000
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
11/8/2000
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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. Venkatesan has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
