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Jeffrey Janis, MD, Plastic Surgery, Columbus, OH

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Plastic Surgery Columbus, OH

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery, Wound Healing

Professor, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Chief of Plastic Surgery, Ohio State University Hospital, Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital, Dodd Hall Rehabiliation Hospital Past President, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons, American Hernia Society, Columbus Medical Assoc. Governor, American College of Surgeons, Editor-in-Chief, PRS GO

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  • Office

    915 Olentangy River Rd
    Ste 2140
    Columbus, OH 43212
    Phone+1 614-293-8566
    Fax+1 614-293-3381

Summary

  • Jeffrey Janis is full-time faculty as a Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He is also Chief of Plastic Surgery at University Hospital, Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, Co-Director of the Center for Abdominal Core Health, and holds adjunct appointments as a Professor of Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Surgery.

    He received his business degree from Washington University Olin School of Business, medical degree from Case Western Reserve, and did his plastic surgery training in Dallas at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he also served as the residency program director and Chief of Plastic Surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital.

    He is a Past President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (youngest in the history of the Society), the American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons (youngest in the history of the Society), the American Hernia Society (first plastic surgeon), the Columbus Medical Association, and the Migraine Surgery Society (founding President). He is the Past Chair of the Board of Trustees for ASPS.

    Currently, he is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open, serves as a Governor on the Board of Governors for the American College of Surgeons, is a member of the ACGME’s Plastic Surgery Residency Review Committee, serves on the Executive Committee for the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons, and serves as Chair of the Advisory Council for Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery for the ACS.

    To date, he has served as a Visiting Professor at 65 major national and international institutions, serves as a peer reviewer for 87 scientific journals, published 300 peer-reviewed articles, 114 book chapters, and 9 books, with 2 more books and an app pending publication, and has delivered over 1,140 lectures. His publications have been cited over 17,000 times, with an h-index of 60 and i10-index of 195.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1999 - 2003
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterInternship, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1998 - 1999
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
    Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1998
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. LouisB.S., Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude; with Honors in Management, Concentration in Marketing, 1989 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2011 - 2020
  • Plastic Surgery
    American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • “Most Press Mentions 2024” Doximity, 2024
  • “Most Published 2024” Doxmity, 2024
  • “Most Cited 2024” Doximity, 2024
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Postoperative Complications in Plastic Surgery.  
    Harrison, B., Khansa, I., Janis, J.E., Plast Reconstr Surg,, 2016
  • Implementing Assessment Methods in Plastic Surgery.  
    Gosman, A., Mann, K., Reid, C., Vedder, N.B., Janis, J.E., Plast Reconstr Surg,, 2016
  • Preface from the President of the American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons (ACAPS): Proceedings of the Winter Retreat  
    Janis, J.E., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Panel Discussion - Fresh Faces, Real Cases: A Complications Survival Guide.
    Lowenstein, A.D., Janis, J.E., MacLennan, S.E., Schnur, D., Disa, J.J., Evans, G.R.D., Nahai, F., Stevenson, T.R., Weston, J.S., 1/1/2006
  • Panel Discussion-Fresh Faces, Real Cases: A Complications Survival Guide.
    Lowenstein, A.D., Janis, J.E., MacLennan, S.E., Schnur, D., Disa, J.J., Evans, G.R.D., Nahai, F., Stevenson, T.R., Weston, J.S., Plast Reconstr Surg., 1/1/2006
  • Panel Discussion - Fresh Faces, Real Cases: A Complications Survival Guide.
    Lowenstein, A.D., Janis, J.E., MacLennan, S.E., Schnur, D., Disa, J.J., Evans, G.R.D., Nahai, F., Stevenson, T.R., Weston, J.S., Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2006
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Lectures

  • 1139. Perioperative and Intraoperative Strategies for Reducing Complications in Plastic Surgery. 
    American Society of Plastic Surgeons Spring Meeting (Virtual) - 2/28/2025
  • Moderator: Panel Discussion: “Management of Recurrent Hernia” (Co-Moderators: David Ross, M.D. and Al Windsor, M.D. Panelists: B. Todd Heniford, M.D., Fred Berrevoet,... 
    Europe - 2/1/2025
  • Panel Discussion: Moderators: Greg Dumanian, M.D. and Yuri Novitsky, M.D..; Other Panelist: Paul Robin, M.D.). 
    Europe, London, England - 1/30/2025
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Other

  • Education and Innovations in Plastic Surgery. 
    Janis, J.E., DelVecchio, D, Sirius XM Doctor Radio Live
    1/12/2014
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    Janis, J.E., People Magazine
    6/1/2013
  • When Migraines Really Get on your Nerves. 
    Wiseman C, The Dallas Morning News
    Dallas, TX - 1/16/2013
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Authored Content

  • ASPS: A Meeting of Diversity, Wellness, and Opportunities to LearnSeptember 2019
  • ASPS: A Meeting of Diversity, Wellness, and Opportunities to LearnSeptember 2019

Press Mentions

  • Project Well
    Project WellFebruary 7th, 2025
  • Project Well
    Project WellFebruary 7th, 2025
  • Project Well.
    Project Well. February 7th, 2025
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Committees

  • Vice Chair, Academic Affairs Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2023 - Present
  • Member, Long Range Quality Plan Clinical Leadership Team 2023 - Present
  • Medical Director, Quality (Pressure Sores), Ohio State Wexner Medical Center 2021 - Present
  • Co- Chair, OR Committee, Gowdy Outpatient Surgery Center 2020 - Present
  • Co-Director, Comprehensive Hernia Center/Center for Abdominal Core Health 2014 - Present
  • Chief of Plastic Surgery, Ohio State University Hospital 2013 - Present
  • Chief of Plastic Surgery, Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital 2013 - Present
  • Chief of Plastic Surgery, Dodd Hall Rehabilitation Hospital 2013 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • Member
  • Member
  • Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons- MAPS
    Member
  • European Plastic Surgery Research Council- EPSRC
    Member
  • Columbus Society of Plastic Surgeons-CSPS
    Member
  • Ohio Valley American College of Surgeons- OV-ACS
    Member
  • Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons- OVSPS
    Member
  • Migraine Surgery Society- MSS
    Member
  • University of Texas Academy of Health Sciences Education- UTAHSE
    Member
  • American Association of Plastic Surgeons- AAPS
    Member
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery- ASAPS (Now The Aesthetic Society)
    Member
  • North Texas American College of Surgeons- NT-ACS
    Member
  • American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons- ACAPS
    Member
  • Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons of Southern Africa- APRASSA
    Member
  • British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons- BAPRAS
    Member