John McGrail

John McGrail, MD

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Physician

Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-8000

About Me

I am an orthopedic surgeon with broad expertise in treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. I often see patients who are experiencing pain in their shoulders, knees and legs. I also address arthritis and care for patients who have suffered sports-related injuries.

My patients can trust that I will do all I can to help them return to the activities they love. Treatment plans are always customized based on the individual’s goals and values.

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Sports Medicine
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedics
  • Osteoarthritis, Hip
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee
  • Arthritis

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
8/1/1962 - 6/30/1966

Internship

Chelsea Naval Hospital, Chelsea, MA
7/1/1966 - 6/30/1967

Residency

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
7/1/1969 - 6/30/1970

Residency

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
7/1/1970 - 6/30/1973

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
9/6/1974

Academic Information

My Department

Orthopaedics

My Division

Orthopaedics

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.

39 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.5 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.5 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.3 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.4 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    3.6 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.5 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.1 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

    Great

  • Reviewed on Aug 02, 2025

    I felt belittled and judged. Diminished my pain actually told me that I am not in pain. Went on to say he had a patient that broke every bone in their body who didn't need anything more than Tylenol. Shouldn't he know that we aren't all the same? He left my door open and gave his student or assistant misinformation about me, just doors away with their door open. And made an assumption that I am in SSI, I am not.

  • Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

    Understanding, kind, professional

  • Reviewed on May 24, 2025

    Listened. Respectful

  • Reviewed on Apr 05, 2025

    Answered all my questions

  • Reviewed on Mar 22, 2025

    He was great

  • Reviewed on Dec 14, 2024

    No issue

  • Reviewed on Aug 24, 2024

    Very friendly and listened

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 09/30/2024, Dr. McGrail has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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