- General Surgeons
- OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dr. Lance Shoemaker, MD
Dr. Lance Shoemaker, MD
General Surgery•Male•Age 51
General Surgery
Dr. Lance Shoemaker, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Columbus, OH and has over 26 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY in 1997. He is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Riverside Surgical Associates
3545 Olentangy River Rd Ste 525 Columbus, OH 43214Make an Appointment
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Specialties
- General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Dr. Lance Shoemaker, MD accept any insurance plans?
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Does Dr. Lance Shoemaker, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lance Shoemaker, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shoemaker's profile.
What conditions does Dr. Lance Shoemaker, MD treat?
Dr. Shoemaker frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction, Abdominal Pain, and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Lance Shoemaker, MD's office address?
Dr. Shoemaker's office is located at 3545 Olentangy River Rd Ste 525, Columbus, OH 43214. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Lance Shoemaker, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Shoemaker provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Lance Shoemaker, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Lance Shoemaker, MD is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital.
How much experience does Dr. Lance Shoemaker, MD have?
Dr. Shoemaker has over 25 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Lance Shoemaker, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 3.8/5 for Dr. Lance Shoemaker, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Experience and Background Checks
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Dr. Shoemaker's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Shoemaker treats Intestinal Obstruction more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Shoemaker treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Colonic Volvulus
- Intussusception
- Paralytic Ileus
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Shoemaker performs Abdominoplasty more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Shoemaker performs this procedure more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Shoemaker performs Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Shoemaker performs this procedure more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Shoemaker's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominoplasty
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Acid Reflux Surgery
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistula
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Appendicitis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biliary Atresia
- Bladder Surgery
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Breast Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Colectomy
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cystotomy
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
- Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
- Excision of Esophageal Lesion
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gallstones
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
- Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrotomy
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Ileus
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Ischemic Colitis
- Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
- Laparotomy
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mastectomy
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Megacolon
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Orchiectomy
- Osteosarcoma
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pelvic Abscess
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Artery Bypass
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleural Effusion
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
- Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
- Rib Fracture
- Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Secondary Malignancies
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Sphincterotomy
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Splenectomy
- Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Nodule
- Tracheal Surgery
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Ventral Hernia
- Wound Repair
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Dr. Shoemaker accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Balanced Blue Access-OH PPO
- Blue Access Options for ERC Health-OH PPO
- Blue Access Options-OH PPO
- Blue Access-OH PPO
- Blue Preferred Plus-OH POS
- Blue Preferred-OH EPO
- Blue Preferred-OH HMO
- Blue Preferred-OH POS
- Blue Traditional-OH
- Bronze Blue Access-OH PPO
- Bronze Blue Access-OH PPO Plus
- Gold Blue Access-OH PPO
- Lumenos Plans-OH
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Ohio Med Plan-OH
- Platinum Blue Access-OH PPO
- Silver Blue Access-OH PPO
- Silver Blue Access-OH PPO Plus
- The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-OH
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Preferred Plus POS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
Locations
Riverside Surgical Associates
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.79% Patients that would definitely recommend, 9% higher than the national average
40 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
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