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Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD

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(109 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (1995 - 1999)

Professional interests include: ventral hernia, appendicitis, abdominal hernia, and more.

410 W. 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

(614) 293-8000

Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD is a general surgeon in Columbus, OH specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD 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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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

2050 Kenny Road Concourse Suite 1222
Columbus, OH 43221

(614) 366-6675

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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

410 W. 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

(614) 293-8000

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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212

(614) 293-9431

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

In The News

“Dr. Vimal Narula, the surgeon who performed the procedure, said there are many advantages to this minimally-invasive surgery.”—"Surgeons Remove Woman's Gallbladder Through Her Vagina", Fox News, March 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic EGD without biopsy

diagnostic upper endoscopy

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

upper endoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic EGD without biopsy, diagnostic upper endoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and upper endoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, anastomosis and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	29
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	128
gastrointestinal procedures	79
minimally invasive procedures	79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD 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. Vimal K. Narula, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	120
gastrointestinal procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, anastomosis and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	16
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	126
gastrointestinal procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2015 were anastomosis, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	14
doctor visit	119
gastrointestinal procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	196
gastrointestinal procedures	53
minimally invasive procedures	53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	225
gastrointestinal procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	213
gastrointestinal procedures	48
minimally invasive procedures	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
anastomosis	16
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	138
gastrointestinal procedures	90
minimally invasive procedures	90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	66
gastrointestinal procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	91
gastrointestinal procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	118
gastrointestinal procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

abdominal surgery	13
anastomosis	17
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	140
gastrointestinal procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	152
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	80

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	12
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD graduated from Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (2008)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU SURGERY, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 109 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD 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. Vimal K. Narula, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$8,770 BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $7,854	SYNECOR Biomaterial $779	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $138
Covidien Sales LLC	$6,490 Synthetic Mesh $4,029	Soft Tissue Mechanical $2,400	Endo Stapling $38	$24
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$6,239 Da Vinci Surgical System $6,239
Covidien LP	$4,807 Tacker $4,021	ProGrip $327	Auto Suture $189	Synthetic Mesh $70	Spacemaker $32	Other $167
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$1,841 LUTONIX $41	$1,800
Other	$2,424 Endoscopy Endocutters $537	Signia $523	New Product Development $266	Valleylab FT10 $185	LAPAROSCOPY $140	Other $773

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$9,800
Travel and Lodging	$7,683
Honoraria	$5,850
Food and Beverage	$5,424
Consulting Fee	$1,800
Other	$14

Research Payments

Dr. Vimal K. Narula, MD has received 62 research payments totaling $107,888.

Biography

Dr. Vimal Narula's medical specialty is general surgery. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Narula's areas of expertise include achalasia, inguinal hernia, and diaphragmatic hernia. He is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Columbus, OH. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Dr. Narula attended Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Narula (or staff) speaks Spanish and Hindi.