Tobin Eckel, MD

Physician

Orthopaedic Surgery

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614-293-2663
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Conditions and expertise

  • Arthroplasty
  • Arthritis
  • Arthroscopy
  • Athletic Injuries
  • Foot Injuries
  • Ankle Injuries

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Locations

  • Outpatient Care Powell
  • Orthopedics in Outpatient Care East
  • Orthopedics in Outpatient Care Dublin

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Academic information

Department: Orthopaedics

About

Gender
Male

Biography

I am an orthopedic surgeon specializing in treating patients for foot and ankle issues. I perform a variety of procedures, including ankle replacement surgery, foot deformity correction, minimally invasive bunion surgery and Achilles tendon repair and reconstruction. I also address ankle instability and offer ankle cartilage repair and restorative procedures.

My experience includes many years spent caring for members of our armed forces. I served three deployments supporting military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan. I also maintained one of the busiest foot and ankle practices within the military, with a focus on total ankle replacement and minimally invasive techniques, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. I also served 10 years as the orthopedic foot and ankle consultant to the White House Medical Unit. I have also co-authored 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and seven book chapters.

I received my medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and I’m thrilled to return to the college as an associate professor of Orthopaedics and help educate the next generation of surgeons and leaders. I am passionate about resident education and training and have taught medical students and orthopaedic residents for the past 15 years.

Conditions and expertise

  • Ankle Injuries
  • Arthritis
  • Arthroplasty
  • Arthroscopy
  • Athletic Injuries
  • Foot Injuries
  • Operative Surgical Procedures

Locations

Orthopedics

in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43203
614-293-2663

Orthopedics

in Outpatient Care Dublin
6700 University Boulevard
1st Floor, Suite 1B
Dublin, OH 43016
614-293-2663

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Credentials

Education

Fellowship - Orthopaedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States
8/1/2011 - 7/31/2012
Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, United States
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2011
Internship - Orthopaedic Surgery
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, United States
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2006
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
10/1/2001 - 6/1/2005

Certification

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    7/24/2014

Ratings and 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.

128 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

4.7 out of 5 overall
  • Listens carefully
    4.8 / 5
  • Explains thing carefully
    4.8 / 5
  • Talks about my concerns
    4.7 / 5
  • Knows my medical history
    4.5 / 5
  • Gives understandable instructions
    4.7 / 5
  • Time spent together
    4.6 / 5
  • Shows respect
    4.8 / 5

Patient Comments

  • Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

    He was great. Took time to discuss what the xray showed of the damage to my foot. I felt like he was interested in giving me the care I need. Discussed different options to repair the damage and eliminate my pain. He was thorough

  • Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

    Made me feel reassured I was in the right place.

  • Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

    All focused on my age and my prior issues

  • Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

    Physical therapy person who was very awesome

  • Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

    Great

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 11/3/2025, Tobin Eckel has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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