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About Me

Conditions I specialize in
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery

Dr. Tymitz is an experienced general and bariatric surgeon with TriHealth Weight Management and is part of Group Health and the TriHealth Surgical Institute.

Dr. Tymitz received his medical degree from the University of Toledo and completed his surgical residency at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati. He received specialized training in weight-loss surgery at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, as a clinical fellow in minimally invasive, robotic and bariatric surgery.

Dr. Tymitz is board certified in general surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.

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Locations I practice at

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    TriHealth Surgical Institute - Bariatric Surgery - Good Samaritan Campus
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    TriHealth Surgical Institute - Bariatric Surgery - TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion
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    TriHealth Surgical Institute - Comprehensive Hernia Center - TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion
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    TriHealth Surgical Institute- Bariatric Surgery- Anderson
  • Education

    • University of Toledo Health Science Campus | Medical School, 2005
      Doctor of Medicine (MD)
    • Good Samaritan Hospital | Internship, 2006
    • Good Samaritan Hospital | Residency, 2010
    • Johns Hopkins University | Fellowship, 2011

    Certifications

    • American Board of Surgery | Other, 2011

    Ratings and Reviews

    The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
    4.9 / 5 (365 ratings, 10 comments)
    Comments from patients
    • 5 / 5
      Dr Tymitz is an amazing doctor! He always takes time to answer my questions completely and listens attentively to my concerns. I put a lot of trust in him for my surgery and follow-up visits. Dr. Tymitz is a doctor who meets the gold standard for patient care!!
      Reviewed February 27, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      Dr Tymitz is so good I already recommend him to fix my husbands hernia
      Reviewed February 23, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      I like my Doctor!
      Reviewed February 17, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      Dr. Tymitz & team always take the time to answer all of my questions & address any concerns I might have. They are kind and compassionate, and I always leave my appointments knowing that I'm in good hands. I'm very happy with the care I have received from them and I am looking forward to continuing on my journey with their help. I am grateful to have a care team that is so kind and encouraging. I will definitely recommend them to friends & family.
      Reviewed February 04, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      Dr. Tymitz went through all the options and side effects.
      Reviewed January 31, 2026
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