
Dr. Douglas M. Levin
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
410 W 10th Ave Columbus OH, 43210About
My practice is internal medicine with a focus in gastroenterology, liver disease, hepatitis and especially fatty liver disease. I graduated with a degree in medicine almost 50 years ago. I am still ve ...
Education and Training
NYU Grossman School of Medicine medical degree 1969
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Douglas M. Levin's Expert Contributions
Episodes of nausea?
Many causes for nausea exist. Do feel the room is moving? Does vomiting relieve the nausea? Is the nausea related to meals? Does you mean by nausea that you feel like you are going to vomit? Can you identify anything that provokes nausea? Have you found anything that gives you relief? Does anything provoke the nausea? I would see your primary care doctor if your symptoms persist READ MORE
What to drink to flush out gallstones?
Nothing you drink will flush out gallstones. If the gallstones are not calcified ursodeoxycholic acid may over time dissolve them. If the gallstones did not cause any problems and were found incidentally, leaving them alone is reasonable. People who have asymptomatic gallstones for 3 years after discovery rarely develop problems later on. READ MORE
How do you get rid of stomach cramps after a colonoscopy?
Cramps after colonoscopy are common. Stay on clear liquids and lie down on your stomach slowly rolling from the right side to the left with your bottom elevated. Depending on the prep, cramps can last several hours. READ MORE
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Awards
- Honoree, Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award 2020
- Recipient, Ohio State University, Department of Pathology Teaching Award 2019
- Recipient, Teaching Award, Gastrointestinal Fellows 2019
- Recipient, Teacher of the Year Award, Ohio State University (2015-2016) Year
- Recipient, Medical Student Teaching Award, Ohio State University 2010
- Featured Listee, Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, Marquis Who’s Who (1997-1998) Year
- Recipient, Alpha Omega Alpha Prize, one of the top three academic performance 1969
- Recipient, Medical School Citizenship Award 1969
- Scholar, New York University YU Scholar 1967
Professional Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- American Association Study of Liver Disease
Fellowships
- University of Chicago Gastroenterology 1976
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Practice At 410 W 10th Ave
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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Douglas Levin, who served patients in Columbus, Ohio.
A seasoned gastroenterologist, Dr. Levin is retired from practice. During his active years on the job, he worked within the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Specializing in transplant hepatology, he has expertise in performing procedures such as esophageal dilatation, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy, among others.
Ohio State’s Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is dedicated to developing better treatments through research to benefit patients. Patients with liver disease have access to the latest therapies and active clinical trials. The division works collaboratively with all specialties to provide multidisciplinary care. As an academic medical institution, it is always committed to patient care, medical education, and translational research.
Regarding his educational background, Dr. Levin graduated with his medical degree from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in 1969. He then went on to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital in 1971, followed by his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Chicago in 1976.
Licensed to practice medicine in Ohio, the doctor is board-certified in gastroenterology, transplant hepatology, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
An authority in his field, Dr. Levin is a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association, a Fellow of the American Medical Association, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is also a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the American Association Study of Liver Disease.
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.
Among Dr. Levin’s most notable achievements include: Honoree, Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award (2020); Recipient, Ohio State University, Department of Pathology Teaching Award (2019); Recipient, Teaching Award, Gastrointestinal Fellows (2019); Recipient, Teacher of the Year Award, Ohio State University (2015-2016); Recipient, Medical Student Teaching Award, Ohio State University (2010); Featured Listee, Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, Marquis Who’s Who (1997-1998); Recipient, Alpha Omega Alpha Prize, one of the top three academic performance (1969); Recipient, Medical School Citizenship Award (1969); and Scholar, New York University YU Scholar (1967).
Still very passionate and dedicated to helping fellow human beings with their health problems, Dr. Levin enjoys finding ways to contribute to patient care, teaching and research missions – both as a senior citizen and physician.
In his spare time, he enjoys reading, relaxing with his family, traveling, and lap swimming.
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