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Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH

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(201 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1994 - 1999)

Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, ERCP (biliary and pancreatic endoscopy), pelvic floor dysfunction, and more.

1800 ZOLLINGER ROAD
COLUMBUS, OH 43221

(614) 293-2920

Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH is a general surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OSU SURGERY, LLC.

Office Locations

1800 ZOLLINGER ROAD
COLUMBUS, OH 43221

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410 W 10TH AVENUE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"Anecdotally, surgeons have noted during early reoperations that robust incorporation of permanent synthetic mesh in the retromuscular space occurs within a few days after placement, supporting the...”—"Transfascial Mesh Fixation During Complex Hernia Repairs: To Skip or Not to Skip?", MedPage Today, June 2023

“For them, weight loss surgery can be lifesaving, says Dr. Benjamin Poulose.”—"Where you live determines your quality of care", NBC News, July 2008

"May MedTips: Awards and Announcements", Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH treated as a general surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	137
gastrointestinal procedures	71
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH treated as a general surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, anastomosis and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	19
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	164
gastrointestinal procedures	52
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH treated as a general surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, open surgery, abdominal surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	34
doctor visit	164
gastrointestinal procedures	45
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	11
open surgery	34
plastic surgery procedures	26
reconstructive surgery	26
tissue transfer	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	11
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH treated as a general surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2015 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	19
doctor visit	175
gastrointestinal procedures	19
open surgery	19
plastic surgery procedures	28
reconstructive surgery	28
tissue transfer	28

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH treated as a general surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	184
gastrointestinal procedures	15
open surgery	15
plastic surgery procedures	26
reconstructive surgery	26
tissue transfer	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH treated as a general surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	22
doctor visit	203
gastrointestinal procedures	22
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
open surgery	22
plastic surgery procedures	33
reconstructive surgery	33
tissue transfer	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH treated as a general surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2018 were open surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	55
gastrointestinal procedures	14
open surgery	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH treated as a general surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2020 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	58
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
open surgery	14
plastic surgery procedures	24
reconstructive surgery	24
tissue transfer	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH treated as a general surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2021 were open surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	18
doctor visit	67
gastrointestinal procedures	18
open surgery	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH treated as a general surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	69
gastrointestinal procedures	15
open surgery	15
plastic surgery procedures	22
reconstructive surgery	22
tissue transfer	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH treated as a general surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, plastic surgery procedures and tissue transfer.

abdominal surgery	18
anastomosis	16
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	122
gastrointestinal procedures	28
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	44
open surgery	18
plastic surgery procedures	26
reconstructive surgery	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
tissue transfer	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	128
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	4
85 and over	1
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (2008)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU SURGERY, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 201 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in COLUMBUS, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
PFIZER INTERNATIONAL LLC	$3,600 $3,600
Pfizer Inc.	$560 Non-Covered Product $560
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$143 STRATTICE $143
Davol Inc.	$139 Phasix Mesh $135	SURGICAL $4
Baxter Healthcare	$88 BioSurgery - VERITAS $88
Other	$93 GENERAL THERAPIES $29	Fortiva $27	$37

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$3,600
Travel and Lodging	$560
Food and Beverage	$463

Research Payments

Dr. Benjamin Kuttikatt Poulose, MD, MPH has received 22 research payments totaling $173,928.

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Poulose's area of specialization is general surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: lipoma, inguinal hernia, and umbilical hernia. Dr. Poulose is professionally affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a graduate of Vanderbilt University Medical Center's residency program. He is rated highly by his patients. He has an open panel in Columbus, OH according to Doctor.com.