Comprehensive Transplant Center
Comprehensive Transplant Center
300 West 10th Avenue
Suite 1150
Columbus, OH 43210
W. Kenneth Washburn, MD
- Transplant
- Physician What's this? A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Appointments: (614) 293-6724
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 Diseases
- 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
Locations Where I Practice
Comprehensive Transplant Center
Education and Training
Residency
General Surgery
Tufts Medical Center
7/1/1989 -
6/30/1992
Fellowship
Transplant
New England Deaconess Hospital
7/1/1993 -
6/30/1995
My Videos
More About My Work
My Background
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery
5/3/1995
American Board of Surgery
5/31/1995
My Department
My Division
Transplant Surgery
Reviews
36 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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.
- Overall
4.8 out of 5 - Explains Things Clearly 4.9
- Listens Carefully 4.9
- Gives Understandable Instructions 5
- Knows My Medical History 4.6
- Shows Respect 4.8
- Time Spent Together 4.7
8 Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 12/20/2018, Dr. Washburn has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2018
all good first visit for transplant workup
Reviewed on Oct 03, 2018
very professional and knowledgeable of my medical background. Spoke to us in normal terms that we could follow
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2018
very good
Reviewed on May 09, 2018
Very good.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2018
Dr. Washburn answered all my questions and gave me answers to questions I didn't know to ask.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2018
None
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2018
very professional
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2018
Dr. Washburn was extremely willing to take the time to discuss my condition and possible solutions, he was calm and pleasant in his explainations.