Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Gail Besner

Pediatric Surgery
Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Childrens Dr, 
Columbus, OH 
Expertise in
6
conditions
Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Childrens Dr, 
Columbus, OH 

Overview

Gail Besner is a Pediatric Surgeon in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Besner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Appendicitis, and Appendectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 99 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Pediatric Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in OH

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205
Other Locations
Office
555 S 18th St, Columbus, OH 43205

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

A Multi-center Randomized Trial of Laparotomy vs. Drainage as the Initial Surgical Therapy for ELBW Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) or Isolated Intestinal Perforation (IP): Outcomes at 18-22 Months Adjusted Age
A Multi-center Randomized Trial of Laparotomy vs. Drainage as the Initial Surgical Therapy for ELBW Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) or Isolated Intestinal Perforation (IP): Outcomes at 18-22 Months Adjusted Age
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 18, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

99 Total Publications

Reduction of prophylactic antibiotics for elective pediatric cholecystectomy: A QI initiative to promote antimicrobial stewardship.
Reduction of prophylactic antibiotics for elective pediatric cholecystectomy: A QI initiative to promote antimicrobial stewardship.
Journal: Journal of pediatric surgery
Published: March 20, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gail Besner

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gail Besner?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Gail Besner by calling their office at 614-722-3900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Gail Besner a top-rated expert for Necrotizing Enterocolitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gail Besner is classified as an Elite expert for Necrotizing Enterocolitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Gail Besner specialize in?

While Dr. Gail Besner is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Necrosis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.

Does Dr. Gail Besner participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Gail Besner has published 99 articles and abstracts on conditions like Necrotizing Enterocolitis. You can view a list of Dr. Gail Besner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Gail Besner accept my insurance?

Dr. Gail Besner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 614-722-3900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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