Expertise in
23
conditions

Dr. James B. Elder

Neurosurgery
Ohio State University Hospital-Pavilion
300 W 10th Ave, 
Columbus, OH 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
23
conditions
Ohio State University Hospital-Pavilion
300 W 10th Ave, 
Columbus, OH 

Overview

James Elder is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Elder is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 114 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Elder is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in OH

Hospital Affiliations

Ohio State University State Health System

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

CareSource
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Ohio State University Hospital-Pavilion
300 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Elder has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

4 Clinical Trials

Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled Safety Study of Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Gene Transfer (AAV2-GDNF) in Multiple System Atrophy
Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled Safety Study of Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Gene Transfer (AAV2-GDNF) in Multiple System Atrophy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 30, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Procedure
Study Drug: AAV2-GDNF gene therapy
Study Phase: Phase 1
Open-Label Safety Study of Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Gene Transfer (AAV2- GDNF) in Parkinson's Disease
Open-Label Safety Study of Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Gene Transfer (AAV2- GDNF) in Parkinson's Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Prospective, Single-Blinded, Randomized Study of Awake vs Intubated General Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Elective Craniotomy for Supratentorial Glioma Resection
A Prospective, Single-Blinded, Randomized Study of Awake vs Intubated General Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Elective Craniotomy for Supratentorial Glioma Resection
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 13, 2019
Intervention Type: Procedure, Other
Study Phase: Phase 4
Intracerebral Convection Enhanced Delivery of Carboplatin for Treatment of Recurrent High-grade Gliomas
Intracerebral Convection Enhanced Delivery of Carboplatin for Treatment of Recurrent High-grade Gliomas
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 02, 2018
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
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114 Total Publications

Late radiation necrosis following stereotactic radiosurgery after COVID-19 vaccination: a case report and hypothesis of immune-mediated inflammatory activation.
Late radiation necrosis following stereotactic radiosurgery after COVID-19 vaccination: a case report and hypothesis of immune-mediated inflammatory activation.
Journal: Frontiers in oncology
Published: May 30, 2026
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Is Dr. James B. Elder a top-rated expert for Metastatic Brain Tumor?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James B. Elder is classified as an Elite expert for Metastatic Brain Tumor, 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. James B. Elder specialize in?

While Dr. James B. Elder is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, and Astrocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. James B. Elder participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James B. Elder has published 114 articles and abstracts on conditions like Metastatic Brain Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. James B. Elder's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James B. Elder accept my insurance?

Dr. James B. Elder accepts most major insurance plans, including CareSource and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 614-366-7744 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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