About Me
As a liver and kidney transplant surgeon and director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I approach each patient as if he or she were a family member.
Patients come to see me for an opinion. Sometime that opinion means surgery, but not always. I work with my patients and encourage them to be a part of the decision making process to determine which treatment option is the right choice for them.
The opportunity to work here at Ohio State and take care of patients is a privilege. I enjoy coming to work and appreciate the dedication of all the staff and physicians. I’m thrilled to be part of a medical center that’s at the forefront of great patient care, education and research. My career has given me the opportunity to make a life-changing and life-saving impact on thousands of patients over the years.
In my free time I enjoy many types of exercising, especially anything outdoors. I love to keep active!
Highlights
- Director, Comprehensive Transplant Center
- Board of directors, United Network of Organ Sharing
- My research interests include organ preservation, organ allocation, organ transplant policy and outcome assessments for organ transplantation
- Best Doctor in America 2017
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Pancreatic Islets Transplantation
- Biliary Tract
- Biliary Tract Cancers
- Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures
- Bile Duct Cancers
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
- Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal
- Hemangioma, Cavernous
- Bile Duct Diseases
- Hypertension, Portal
- Common Bile Duct
- Common Bile Duct Cancers
- Kidney Transplantation
- Liver Transplantation
- Living Donors
- Organ Transplantation
- Pancreatic Cyst
- Pancreas Transplantation
- Transplantation
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy
- Splenorenal Shunt, Surgical
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
MD
8/1/1984 - 5/5/1988
Internship
Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
7/1/1988 - 6/30/1989
Residency
Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
7/1/1989 - 6/30/1992
Chief Resident
Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
7/1/1992 - 6/30/1993
Fellowship
New England Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA
7/1/1993 - 6/30/1995
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery
5/3/1995
American Board of Surgery
5/31/1995
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
Transplant 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.
36 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 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
4.8 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 10/25/2021, Dr. Washburn has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Very knowledgeable, and helpful with information
Very professional, answered all my concerns.
We discuss my situation in full
good
Just felt like he was playing a roll really not concerned, and I'm thinking twice if I want a transplant.
Listened and addressed my concerns re transplant surgery and Covid19.
He gave us ample opportunity to ask questions and answered them courteously.
There was no bad experiences, it was all good.
Excellent
He told me I could get a kidney, awesome news!
Wonderful surgeon, grateful to have been transplanted!!!
Care provider Is excellent