Oncology

Timothy Pawlik, M.D.

Chair, Department of Surgery; Surgeon-in-Chief

Dr. Timothy M. Pawlik is a surgical oncologist specializing in the treatment of liver, pancreas, gallbladder, pancreatic, and neuroendocrine tumors. He serves adult patients with these complex gastrointestinal malignancies, often involving advanced or high-risk cases requiring multidisciplinary care at major cancer centers. As Chair of the Department of Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Urban Meyer III and Shelley Meyer Chair for Cancer Research, Professor of Surgery, Onc

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Credentials

Education & Training

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (MD, 1995)
Master's: Harvard Divinity School (MTS, 2000)
Master's: Tufts University School of Medicine (MPH, 1995)
Residency: University of Michigan (General Surgery, 2002)
Fellowship: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (Surgical Oncology, 2005)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Surgical Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Chemotherapy

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
James Cancer Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Pawlik treats

Chemotherapy

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Pawlik accept Aetna insurance?

Timothy Pawlik's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 6 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Pawlik practice?

Timothy Pawlik practices in Columbus, OH with hospital affiliations including Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital.

What does Dr. Pawlik specialize in?

Timothy Pawlik is a board-certified oncology specialist with focus areas in Surgical Oncology.

How long has Dr. Pawlik been practicing?

Timothy Pawlik has 31+ years of clinical experience in oncology.

What is Dr. Pawlik's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (MD, 1995); Master's: Harvard Divinity School (MTS, 2000); Master's: Tufts University School of Medicine (MPH, 1995).