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Benedict Nwomeh, MD, Pediatric (General) Surgery, Columbus, OH, Nationwide Children's Hospital

BenedictC.NwomehMDMPH

Pediatric (General) Surgery Columbus, OH

Professor, Surgery and Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Ohio State University College of Public Health
    Ohio State University College of Public HealthMPH, 2007 - 2010
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2003
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 2001
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemInternship, Surgery, 1994 - 1995
  • University of Lagos College of Medicine
    University of Lagos College of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2003 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1997 - 2012
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2006
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Strengthening Surgery Strengthens Health Systems: A New Paradigm and Potential Pathway for Horizontal Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries  
    Benedict C. Nwomeh, Sanjay Krishnaswami, Sudha Jayaraman, Anthony Charles, Ai-Xuan L. Holterman, World Journal of Surgery
  • Picture Portfolio Can Reliably Estimate Paediatric Surgical Need: A Validation of the SOSAS Survey Tool in Lagos, Nigeria  
    Benedict Nwomeh, MD, Journal of The American College of Surgeons

Press Mentions

  • A Surgical Life by Adesoji Ademuyima
    A Surgical Life by Adesoji AdemuyimaJanuary 26th, 2023
  • Blind Practice: When ‘Bad’ Medicine Happens to ‘Good’ People
    Blind Practice: When ‘Bad’ Medicine Happens to ‘Good’ PeopleAugust 17th, 2019
  • Editorial 2017 Update
    Editorial 2017 UpdateJuly 10th, 2017

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations