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About Me

Conditions I specialize in
  • Minimally Invasive General Surgery

Dr. Donovan has charted his life and career with a clear focus. Besides always knowing he wanted to practice medicine, he's also known the value of raising a family in Cincinnati. In fact, he lives in the same Montgomery neighborhood today as the one in which he grew up.

Throughout his career, Dr. Donovan also has maintained a clear focus on improving the health of Greater Cincinnatians. In his practice, he works to build trust with patients so they understand their medical issues and his recommendations for improving their health. His practice focus includes:

  • Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery (complex hernia, biliary tract, bowel, colorectal)
  • intra-abdominal surgery
  • Open vascular surgery.

Dr. Donovan is a medical executive for the TriHealth Surgical Institute and currently serves as president of the Bethesda Medical/Dental Staff. He has served multiple terms as chairman of the Department of Surgery at Bethesda North. He also helps improve our community's health by training the next generation of surgeons as a residency program faculty member and site director.

 

Locations I practice at

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    TriHealth Group Health - General Surgery - Anderson
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    TriHealth Surgical Institute - Bethesda North Campus
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    TriHealth Surgical Institute - Comprehensive Hernia Center - TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion
  • Education

    • Good Samaritan Hospital | Residency, 1991
    • Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine | Medical School, 1986
      Doctor of Medicine (MD)

    Certifications

    • American Board of Surgery | Other, 1992
    • American Board of Surgery | Board, null
      Vascular Surgery

    Ratings and Reviews

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    5 / 5 (192 ratings, 10 comments)
    Comments from patients
    • 5 / 5
      Friendly and provided options for treatment
      Reviewed March 01, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      He takes the time to listen to what I want and need.
      Reviewed February 27, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      On time efficient, thorough with good communication
      Reviewed February 14, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      Greatest experience!! Keep it up!!
      Reviewed February 05, 2026
    • 5 / 5
      Doctor very knowlegible, caring, very professional, always takes time to explain and to answer my questions.
      Reviewed January 26, 2026