About Me
As a family medicine physician with a focus on sports medicine, I’m passionate about empowering patients to achieve optimal health and fitness through a collaborative relationship grounded in mutual respect, accountability and education. I primarily practice sports medicine and provide care to patients of all ages for musculoskeletal and sports related concerns. I frequently work with endurance athletes, overhead throwing athletes and combative sports athletes.
Having completed several marathons, including the Boston Marathon twice, and as a former nationally ranked collegiate boxer, I have a special interest in working with endurance and combative sport athletes to help them compete at their highest level. I am one of the physician leaders for the Endurance Medicine team and I head up the Endurance Medicine Performance Clinic. I am also the physician lead for the Tactical Medicine program and I serve as the physician contact for the ROTC cadets at OSU and the Columbus Division of Police SWAT. I also provide ringside coverage for mixed martial arts and boxing bouts.
In addition, I have over 10 years working with professional baseball and I am currently one of the team physicians for the Columbus Clippers (the AAA affiliate of the Cleveland Indians). Finally, I am a team physician for the Ohio State Buckeyes, providing event and training room coverage for numerous Buckeye student athletes. I am honored to provide sports medicine care for athletes across the entire spectrum, from Olympic Gold Medalists, UFC fighters, World Series champions and elite ironman triathletes to recreational runners and cyclists who want to improve their time and also to parents with shoulder and knee pain who want to be able to play with their children.
One of the benefits of working at Ohio State are the numerous opportunities for education. I was drawn to Ohio State by the opportunity to teach medical students, residents and fellows. It’s my privilege to educate future medical providers through lecturing first year medical students during their musculoskeletal (MSK) block and also serving as the director of the fourth year medical student sports medicine clerkship. Finally, I am an assistant program director for our primary care sports medicine fellowship program.
I routinely collaborate with other physicians and scientists to publish original research, case reports and book chapters. I led a multidisciplinary group of physicians to publish original research on the use of MSK Ultrasound as an adjunct to MSK anatomic education. I also was the primary author and editor of an interactive ibook to teach the MSK physical examination.
I continue to seek opportunities to learn about the latest advancements in MSK and Sports Medicine. I am proficient in innovative technologies and procedures like MSK ultrasound, platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections, Tenex (percutaneous tenotomy), and extra corporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT).
Highlights
- Residency Outstanding Teacher Award
- Ohio State Department of Athletics team physician
- Provide medical coverage to wide variety of professional sports teams (MLB, Team USA, MMA)
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Sports Medicine
- Athletic Injuries
- Brain Concussion
- Asthma, Exercise-Induced
- Athletic Performance
- Sprains and Strains
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Knee Injuries
- Shoulder Pain
- Ankle Injuries
- Arm Injuries
- Foot Injuries
- Leg Injuries
- Hip Injuries
- Platelet-Rich Plasma
- Physical Endurance
- Back Injuries
- Arthritis
Locations Where I Practice
2835 Fred Taylor Drive
Columbus, OH 43202
614-293-3600
6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016
614-814-7777
in Outpatient Care Dublin
6700 University Boulevard
1st Floor, Suite 1B
Dublin, OH 43016
614-293-3600
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH
9/3/1996 - 6/2/2000
Internship
Mount Carmel Medical Center of Columbus, Columbus, OH
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2001
Residency
Mount Carmel Medical Center of Columbus, Columbus, OH
7/1/2001 - 6/30/2003
Fellowship
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
8/1/2007 - 7/30/2008
Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
7/11/2003
American Board of Family Medicine/Sports Medicine
7/30/2008
Academic Information
My Department
Family Medicine
My Division
Sports Medicine
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
164 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.8 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2022, Dr. Walrod has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Gold Stars
Dr. Was very professional, courteous and friendly
Quick and staff understood my need.
He completely fixed my knee. He is wonderful.
Excellent Physician!!!!'
Personal, prompt, attentive and on time. Appreciate his medical ecoertise.
Dr Walrod is awesome!
Great
He was pretty funny, good personality. Very informative and explained everything very clearly.
Excellentonly great care
Dr. Walrod is an excellent doctor. I have already recommended him to others. I am lucky to have him as my provider.
Doctor took time with me. Was caring & knowledgeable.
The provider performed the procedure I had done well. He was very attained to health protocol and safety. He treated me with kindness and respect.
He was great. He took time to explain, go over everything
Providers very concerned about medications prescribed and my physical responses
Excellent.
DR. WALROD IS V. THOROUGH AND EFFICIENT. PROVIDES V. CLEAR EXPLANATIONS. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Professional, friendly, willing to answer questions courteously, knowledgeable, very helpful
All good
Only good experiences.
Excellent experiance
Dr. W. is awesome. He understands my concerns & wants to promote healing.
Dr Walrod is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He was helpful in diagnosing my injury. He even answered follow up questions I sent through MyChart after my visit. I will definitely return to see him again.
Took a lot of time with me
Excellent physician.
Dr Walrod is TERRIFIC!
Always kindly & respectful.
Dr Walrod is awesome and great at what he does and always explains things to me about my issues always very helpful
Good experience -
Other than being disappointed with not receiving an injection, everything was excellent.
He to was excellent. Caring, explained everything; I felt very comfortable with him.
He was great!
Dr. Walrod is a very caring dr. he is a great and excellent dr. 5+.
None...all good
Dr. Walrod was more than exceptional. Felt more than confident in him. Showed he really cared and it meant a lot.
Very pleasant & chatty.
Took time to listen attentively. Never seems rushed. Explains carefully all he was doing. He drained my knee of excess fluid and gave me a Cortisone injection. The only reason I had to wait longer than 15 min. was he squeezed me into his schedule to see me quickly.
He was great. Nothing bad to say.
Excellent
Dr. is great - great manor/caring.
All good
Dr. Walrod was v. thorough and provided all the details needed for my understanding of the Tenex procedure.
Really good experience, provider talked to me respectively
He was absolutely wonderful and went the extra mile and called my oncologist to check in on whether his providing a cortisone shot would impact my cancer treatment.although the oncologist didn't get back to him after two attempts Dr Walrod said he would be sure to contact me and get me in asap for the shot when the oncologist approved it. He offered to come in early or even give it to me on his lunch hour. True to his word he called and set up an appt and worked me in his schedule to assure I would get relief before radiation therapy. I'm so impressed with Dr Walrod's care and bedside manner. I'm so appreciative of the extra effort he went to.
The best care. Dr. Walrod.
He listened to my concerns
Only good caring experiences.
Excellent - Did show the concerns I had about my medical problem. "Bad knee."
All were outstanding.
He is so nice and respectful
Great doctors.
Enjoyed meeting and talking with him. He was very helpful.
Dr. Walrod relates to my issues as we are both competitive athletes in sports we love. He always taken great care of me.
Very good
Dr. Walrod is a wonderful provider. He is skilled and treats me with the utmost respect. I highly recommend him!
He expects everything I needed to hear
Very helpful and concerned.