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Dr. David Benjamin Renton, MD

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(42 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (2001)

Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, acid reflux (GERD), robotic surgery, and more.

181 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203

(614) 257-3110

Dr. David Benjamin Renton, MD is a general surgeon in Columbus, OH specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. David Benjamin Renton, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OSU SURGERY, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

181 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203

Some issues Dr. David Benjamin Renton, 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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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.

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.

diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	101
gastrointestinal procedures	116
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
minimally invasive procedures	116
preventive care	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	41

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	120

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	105
gastrointestinal procedures	55
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
minimally invasive procedures	55
preventive care	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	105

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	47
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	83
gastrointestinal procedures	36
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	36
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	10

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	136

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
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	72

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	126
gastrointestinal procedures	52
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	52
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	30

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

abdominal surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	139
gastrointestinal procedures	53
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	53
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	10

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	88
gastrointestinal procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

doctor visit	89
gastrointestinal procedures	7
minimally invasive procedures	7
preventive care	12

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

abdominal surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	188
gastrointestinal procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	41
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Benjamin Renton, MD for Medicare patients.

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

abdominal surgery	11
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	117
gastrointestinal procedures	57
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	57
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Benjamin Renton, MD.

**Gender**
Female	84
Male	93

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	103
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	4
Less than 65	60
65 to 74	76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Benjamin Renton, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. David Benjamin Renton, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2001. He completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (2001)

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (2006)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Benjamin Renton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU SURGERY, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Benjamin Renton, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 42 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Benjamin Renton, 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. David Benjamin Renton, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Covidien Sales LLC	$31,390 Soft Tissue Mechanical $11,869	Aircraft Medical $9,000	Endo Stapling $6,000	AccuMesh $2,400	Synthetic Mesh $2,110	Other $12
Covidien LP	$9,451 Soft Tissue Mechanical $9,101	Instruments and Ligation $350
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$8,649 Da Vinci Surgical System $8,449	DA VINCI SP $200
Stryker Corporation	$7,523 LAPAROSCOPY $7,500	Reprocessed Trocars $23
Medtronic, Inc.	$3,565 ProGrip $312	LigaSure $225	TA $76	Dextile $25	GIA $24	Other $2,903
Other	$1,742 BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $929	OtherNA $620	SYNECOR Biomaterial $112	PHASIX $68	ELIQUIS $13

**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	$27,200
Consulting Fee	$25,825
Education	$4,000
Travel and Lodging	$3,154
Food and Beverage	$2,140

Research Payments

Dr. David Benjamin Renton, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $525.

Biography

Dr. David Renton is a general surgery specialist in Columbus, OH. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include lipoma, colonoscopy, and gallstones. Dr. Renton attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. Dr. Renton is professionally affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. According to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Columbus, OH.