Professor, Colorectal Surgeon at THE Ohio State University. Program Director, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship.

Columbus, OH
Joined September 2019
Proud moment for #OhioStateSurg! We've been ranked No. 12 in the U.S. and No. 22 in the world for surgery in the latest @USNews Best Global Universities rankings, placing us among the top 25 surgery programs worldwide. usnews.com/education/best-gl…
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s Take Steps Central Ohio walk! Together, we supported the IBD community, raised more than $246,000 for research and advocacy and brought home the 2026 Golden Colon Award. We look forward to seeing everyone again on June 19, 2027!
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Congratulations to Dr. Paulina Villanueva! Recognized for her academic excellence & dedication to compassionate patient care, Dr. Villanueva will begin her career as a vascular surgeon at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. We can't wait to see what you do next! #OhioStateSurg
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Congratulations to Dr. Tejen Shah! A leader in surgical quality improvement and recipient of the James D. King Research Award, @shahtejen will head to @MassGenBrigham for plastic surgery fellowship. We can’t wait to see what’s next! #OhioStateSurg
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Congratulations to Dr. Joe Hoying! A dedicated leader whose military and paramedic background shaped his resilience and commitment to service, Dr. Hoying will stay at #OhioStateSurg for his surgical critical care fellowship. We’re thrilled you're staying a Buckeye!
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Join us in congratulating Dr. Whitney Kellett! An administrative chief and nationally recognized scholar in surgical sepsis and outcomes, @DocKellett will continue at #OhioStateSurg for a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship. We're overjoyed you're staying in the department!
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We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Christopher Gilliam! A trusted leader known for his clinical excellence and dedication to teaching, Dr. Gilliam will pursue acute care surgery fellowship at UTHealth Houston. Congratulations on this next step! #OhioStateSurg
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Congratulations to Dr. @lindsaygil6! An outstanding educator and multiple teaching award recipient, Dr. Gil has made a lasting impact on trainees and patient care. She will remain with #OhioStateSurg for surgical critical care fellowship — we couldn't be more thrilled!
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Congratulations to Dr. @RuthAckah on completing her #OhioStateSurg general surgery residency! A true surgeon-scientist with numerous national research awards and a PhD earned during training, she will head to @MassGenBrigham for CT surgery fellowship. We’re so proud!
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Join us in celebrating Dr. @JCChenMD! A leader in health equity research and recipient of multiple teaching and house staff awards, Dr. Chen will continue their training in colorectal surgery at USC. Congratulations on an incredible #OhioStateSurg residency!
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New research is helping physicians better understand how bariatric surgery may affect inflammatory bowel disease risk over time in patients with obesity. medscape.com/viewarticle/how…
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Congratulations to #OhioStateSurg PGY-2 Lab Resident Ian Garbarine, MD, who received the 2026 Resident & Fellow Best Basic Science Award at #SSO2026 for his research on immune suppression in triple-negative breast cancer!
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Replying to @UK_Colorectal
@UK_Colorectal had another great year at the @ASCRS_1 meeting! #ASCRS26
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What a privilege to work with this terrific group of @ASCRS_1 surgeons for this year’s Core Subjects Update!#ASCRS26
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2 classic quotes on Medical Education: by Dr. William Osler (often described as the Father of Modern Medicine): “Medicine is learned by the bedside, and not in the classroom.” “He who studies medicine without books sails an uncharted sea, but he who studies medicine without patients does not go to sea at all". 🚩Build your knowledge by reading. But it is through the care of our patients that the learning becomes transformative. 🖼️ - Sir William Osler. Oil painting by Harry Herman Salomon #MedEd #MedTwitter
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Good luck to our graduating #OhioStateSurg #colorectalsurgery fellows! You're going to do great things! O-H! 🙌
Had a wonderful time at dinner celebrating graduating @OhioStateSurg #colorectalsurgery fellows. It has been a privilege to witness your journey and to play a part in your professional development. We look forward with great pride to the impact you will continue to make in the field.
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It’s #MatchDay2025! We are thrilled to welcome 14 new residents to our #OhioStateSurg residency programs this year! Let's give them a huge BUCKEYE welcome! 🎉
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Thrilled to announce Philip Bauer, MD, will join @OhioStateSurg Div of Colon & Rectal Surgery. He is currently completing an advanced #colorectal surgical oncology fellowship @MSKCancerCenter. Dr. Bauer welcome to #THE #OhioState! ⭕️🙌-🙏⭕️
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Excited to join the 15th Annual Career Course faculty in colorectal surgery! Time to discuss the nuts & bolts of practice, share some valuable insights, & help guide the next generation of CRS experts. Welcome to the 💩family. #careercourse @ASCRS_1 @SAGES_Updates @CRSVirtualEd
Kicking off the 15th Annual Career Course this morning. “Why Colorectal’s surgery is the best” with @ASCRS_1 president @SoniaRamMD #careercourse @EmilySteinhagen @JISBMD @arikanters @TheJhall13
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