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Dr. Pankaj Tiwari, MD

Dr. Pankaj Tiwari, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Pankaj Tiwari, MD is a plastic surgeon in Columbus, OH and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

1080 Beecher Xing N Ste A Columbus, OH 43230
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Dr. Tiwari's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tiwari

3.8
34 ratings, 15 with a written review
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2 star
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1 star
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Would not recommend!!!! RUN
Awful!!! Would not recommend. Had surgery this year with this Dr. things went well except when it came to billing. My Insurance paid the what my plan allowed. Then months later I got an explanation of benefits from PTEK Solutions LLC ( had no idea who this was) so I looked them up. Here is is a company or organization formed by his partner Dr Kucak. And according to the explanation of benefits they are out of network and it was said ' my responsibility is' $67 thousand dollars. To my knowledge this other Dr did not assist. I believe they are trying to get more money out of me and my insurance!!!! They also use an anesthesiologist that is also out of network. I was not told this at time of consult. Only & Pearl surgery center also make you pay X amount upfront, which I was also not told about!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Nov 26, 2024
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He rescheduled my appointment for the following day due to a delay in surgery. Showed up the next day at 4 and he came in the room at 5. His NP was in with me for a minute asking me questions that I should’ve been asking her and then they pulled her out of the room in the middle of the questioning for something more important? Then the doc came in. I was already dressed and ready to leave. So glad I did. He walked in with his arrogant self righteous attitude and I left. Find someone with some compassion and never settle for less! Don’t see this doctor! Read his reviews!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 01, 2023
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Doesn’t care or take into account how you’ll look
I flew in after thinking I had researched and found the best Dr for explanting but unfortunately was left with a terrible result. One side appears to have been left without fixing the implant pocket giving me a double bubble effect on my natural body. The procedure itself was quick and I feel he could have spent a few more minutes to give me a much better outcome. I flew in to my post op after a couple months emailing about the issue only to be rushed off with no real explanation or accountability of what happened. That appointment showed me he doesn’t care about how you look aesthetically after surgery and that alone should make you not choose him. Now I’m left consulting doctors for a revision when this could have been prevented during the original procedure.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 19, 2023
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Dr. Tiwari and his staff have been nothing but caring and attentive. I had a complication that couldn't be helped and Dr. Tiwari was on top of it and nothing but concerned. Most surgeons would write you off and send you on your way but he didn't and my husband and I were most grateful for that seeing as we came from Virginia to use him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Laura W. – May 26, 2021
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Dr. Tiwari and his team were wonderful to work with! He took his time to carefully explain everything to me and answer all of my questions. I could tell he truly cared about my results. I am very happy with my results.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 27, 2021
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Wonderful, caring Physician
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 others found this helpful
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Pankaj Tiwari – Feb 03, 2020
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Would never go back there.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2020
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Dr. Tiwari is one of the most caring physicians that I have ever met. He helped in the most difficult time of my life. Over the past year he has helped restore my confidence and made me feel whole once again. This has been a very difficult year for me and my family, and I will never forget his kindness and the many weekend days he spent seeing me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
14 others found this helpful
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Pinkmommy – Jan 22, 2020
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Pompous and arrogant. He is not a nice human being. He is always rushed. Talks to you like you are in grade school. Terrible breast reconstruction result. Of course he blames the patient as he did a perfect job. Garbage
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 11, 2020
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Dr Tiwari was distant and condescending during a consult for breast reconstruction. This resulted in a complete miscommunication for my surgery. I highly recommend seeking out a different plastic surgeon.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Sep 26, 2019
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It's rare these days to find a doctor who's in it for the right reasons. He did an amazing job, and was very supportive after the surgery. He made sure to keep in touch, asking questions to make sure the recovery process was going smooth. Also, looking into the subject online, i found that breast implant illness is a sensitive subject amongst the medical community right now, so needless to say he isn't getting many pats on the back for the lives he is saving. It's a shame.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Mar 07, 2019
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Dr. Tiwari is an amazing doctor. He did my ab liposuction as a resident in the early day's at OSU. I was so scared and he sang to me and told me jokes. My lipo turned out amazing. I would not hesitate to ask for his help again. He is awesome.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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cat in Cols, OH – Jan 12, 2019
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One of the most nacisstic ,arrogant doctors I have ever dealt with! Not a very good plastic surgeon either.... Ask him why he used to be affiliated with OSU until they booted him out? After my terrible ordeal with him, I wouldn't let him work on my dog!!! Beware of this " wolf in sheep's clothing!!!!! "
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Aug 04, 2018
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Dr. Tiwari is one of the kindest doctors I've had during my breast cancer journey. I would highly recommend him for any type of plastic surgery need. He did a fabulous job of re-creating breast for me the same day I had my bilateral mastectomy via Diep flap reconstruction.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Vickie in Columbus, OH – Feb 12, 2017
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I love Dr. Pankaj Tiwari because he patient while being very professional at the same time. It was my first time to have a plastic surgery (breast lift) and he did not pressure me into a decision during our first consultation. Instead, he kept me very informed by showing me before and after photos of his previous patients, telling me what was going to happen, and how I should prepare for the procedure. He's very caring and looks after my safety. I'm glad that I chose Dr. Tiwari.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Katie in Columbus, Ohio – Jul 29, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Pankaj Tiwari, MD is a board certified Plastic Surgeon serving at Midwest Breast & Aesthetic Surgery in Gahanna, Dublin, Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Tiwari focuses on breast reconstruction with advanced microsurgical techniques (DIEP and GAP flaps) and the treatment of lymphedema.
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Breast Reconstruction Surgery

  • Breast Surgery

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  • University Of Texas M.d. Anderson Cancer Center

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Baylor University

    Residency Hospital
  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School
  • Harvard University

    Medical School
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Central Ohio Breast and Endocrine Surgery LLC1080 Beecher Xing N Ste A Columbus, OH 43230
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Office1329 Cherry Way Dr Ste 200 Columbus, OH 43230
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Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital100 W Main St Springfield, OH 45502
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Practice

Office4096 English Creek Ave Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital

    100 W Main St
    Springfield, OH 45502

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    95%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    93%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    16% higher than the national average

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