Joel R. Politi, M.D.

I've enjoyed bringing a new level of learning to high school students across the country through COSI's Surgical Suite. Their interest and curiosity constantly reminds me why I pursued medicine.

Joel R. Politi, M.D.

Dr. Joel Politi specializes in joint replacement and reconstruction. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and has been practicing in Columbus since August 2000 and is currently on faculty in the Mount Carmel Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program.

Dr. Politi is involved in several research projects related to joint replacement surgery including a recent FDA study of ceramic on ceramic total hip arthroplasty. He frequently speaks on a regional and national level regarding these topics.

In addition, he is the founding orthopaedic surgeon for COSI's Surgical Suite: Total Knee Replacement, an interactive live surgery program aimed at introducing high school students to the medical profession.

Dr. Politi's Background:

  • Medical School: Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, Rootstown, Ohio
  • Internship/Residency: Akron City Hospital - Summa Health System, Akron, Ohio, and Akron General Medical Center, Akron, Ohio
  • Fellowship: Joint Replacement and Reconstruction, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Specialization: Joint Replacement/Reconstruction

Hospital Affilliations:

  • Mount Carmel West Hospital
  • Mount Carmel East Hospital
  • Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital
  • Mount Carmel New Albany Hospital

Practice Locations:

 
News + Events Dr. Politi in the Cardinal Journal

N Westerville offices will relocate to 560 N. Cleveland Avenue Learn more →

N In memory of Dr. Jaren D. Bombach Learn more →

E Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program (T/R, 1:30pm) Learn more →

E Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program (T/R, Noon) Learn more →

E Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program (W/F, 1:30pm) Learn more →

E Arthritis Foundation Aquatic program (W/F, Noon) Learn more →

E Coaches' Clinic (Gahanna/Reynoldsburg Office) Learn more →

E Spirit Sprint 5k Run/Walk Learn more →

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