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Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD

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(206 Ratings)

Specializes in: Colon & Rectal Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1997 - 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 colon and rectal surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH specializing in colon & rectal surgery. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Office Locations

1800 ZOLLINGER ROAD
COLUMBUS, OH 43221

(614) 293-3230

(614) 293-4030

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410 W 10TH AVENUE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210

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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 Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn.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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

standard anoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD had a list price for standard anoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

anoscopy

diagnostic anoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD had a list price for anoscopy, and diagnostic anoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	154
gastrointestinal procedures	55
minimally invasive procedures	55
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	192
gastrointestinal procedures	45
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
minimally invasive procedures	45
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD in 2013

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and preventive care.

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

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	168
gastrointestinal procedures	55
minimally invasive procedures	55
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD in 2014

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	133
gastrointestinal procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD in 2015

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

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

doctor visit	110
gastrointestinal procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD in 2016

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	125
gastrointestinal procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD in 2017

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

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

doctor visit	142
gastrointestinal procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD in 2018

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	120
gastrointestinal procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD in 2019

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	69

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD in 2020

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	58
gastrointestinal procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD in 2021

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD treated as a colon and rectal surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

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

doctor visit	70
gastrointestinal procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD in 2022

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 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 colon and rectal surgeon in COLUMBUS, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	121
gastrointestinal procedures	34
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
minimally invasive procedures	34
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	123
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	20
85 and over	5
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	64

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD From 2012 - 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	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	5
Cancer	36

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 Colon & Rectal Surgery - 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 Colon & Rectal Surgery - 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

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alan Eldon Harzman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 206 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 is a specialist in colon & rectal surgery. He speaks Spanish. These areas are among Dr. Harzman's clinical interests: colon cancer, appendix cancer, and crohn's disease. He is professionally affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Harzman's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has an open panel in Columbus, OH according to Doctor.com.