Jeffrey Janis, MD
Professor
Plastic Surgery
Academic contact
915 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43212
Phone: 614-366-1704
Fax: 614-293-3381
Academic information
- Department: Plastic Surgery
Research interests
- Migraine/Headache Surgery
- Complex Hernia Repair/Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Surgical Outcomes
- Surgical Education
- Resident Training and Competency
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
- Evidence-Based Surgery
About
Biography
My research focuses on migraine headache surgery, complex hernia repair/abdominal wall reconstruction, education, and pain management in plastic surgery, with an emphasis on patient-centered care informed by real-world data.
I have published over 320 peer-reviewed articles, 115 book chapters, and nine books, with two more books pending publication. I currently lead over 110 ongoing projects across diverse topics. Looking ahead, I aim to advance headache surgery and abdominal wall reconstruction – particularly durability, prehabilitation, and recovery optimization – while strengthening national surgical education and expanding the use of patient-reported outcomes to guide safer, more effective care.
I appreciate the commitment to innovation here in The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and the readily available resources that allow me to pursue highly complex research.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Plastic Surgery
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UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States
7/1/1998 - 6/30/2003 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
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Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
8/1/1994 - 5/17/1998
Certification
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American Board of Plastic Surgery
11/13/2004
Research
Research interests
- Migraine/Headache Surgery
- Complex Hernia Repair/Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Surgical Outcomes
- Surgical Education
- Resident Training and Competency
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
- Evidence-Based Surgery
Current Projects
- National studies on plastic surgery training, analyzing nearly a decade of data on how residents gain operative experience and how this affects readiness for independent practice.
- Research on migraine/headache surgery, including identifying which patients benefit most and how surgery improves quality of life.
- Projects on hernia/abdominal wall reconstruction, focusing on optimizing outcomes, reducing complications, and improving long-term function.
- Work advancing surgical education, such as developing new curriculum models, improving skill assessment, and enhancing national training standards.