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Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD

Accepting New Patients

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: colorectal problems, minimally invasive surgery, cancer, and more.

1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221

(614) 293-2920

Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD is a general surgeon in Columbus, OH specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OSU SURGERY, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221

Address:

410 W 10TH AVENUE
Columbus, OH 43210

Some issues Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

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.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	186
gastrointestinal procedures	40
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	40
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	34

diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	162
gastrointestinal procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	50
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	10

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	13
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	34

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	127
gastrointestinal procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	41

doctor visit	104
gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	11
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	41

diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	119
gastrointestinal procedures	45
minimally invasive procedures	45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	27

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	11
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	39

doctor visit	136
gastrointestinal procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	14
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	41

diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	114
gastrointestinal procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	12
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	43

doctor visit	63

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	51

diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	52
gastrointestinal procedures	6
minimally invasive procedures	6
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	9

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	41

doctor visit	64
gastrointestinal procedures	9
minimally invasive procedures	9

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	39

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD treated as a general surgeon in Columbus, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	114
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	29
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	136
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	22
85 and over	6
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	71

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	40
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (2007)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU SURGERY, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, 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. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$700 $700
Activ Surgical, Inc.	$500 ActivSight $500
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$144 BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $144
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$99 Da Vinci Surgical System $99
Covidien LP	$92 Auto Suture $92

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$700
Consulting Fee	$500
Food and Beverage	$335

Biography

Dr. Alan Harzman's areas of specialization are general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. His areas of expertise include appendix cancer, colon cancer, and crohn's disease. The average patient rating for Dr. Harzman is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Harzman is professionally affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. According to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Columbus, OH.