Sam Colachis, MD
Physician, Professor
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Make an appointment
614-293-7604Conditions and expertise
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
- Spinal Cord Injuries
Locations
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
Academics and research
Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I am the director of the Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program and Clinical Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (P M & R) at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
I have been recognized as one of the 'Best Doctors in America' and 'America’s Top Doctors' for over 20 years.
I earned my medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine at Los Angeles in 1984, and completed my residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center in 1987. I completed a one year postdoctoral year in clinical neurophysiology. I am board certified in PM & R and received my subspecialty certification in spinal cord injury medicine in 2003.
Highlights
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of 'America's Top Doctors'; "Regional Top Doctors"
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Conditions and expertise
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
- Spinal Cord Injuries
Locations
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Pavilion 3rd Floor Suite 3300
Columbus, OH 43221
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, NM
9/1/1980 - 5/8/1984
Certifications
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American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation/Spinal Cord Medicine
12/1/2003 -
American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
4/30/1989 -
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5/22/1988
Academics and research
An invited presenter on a variety of spinal cord injury rehabilitation topics, I have published numerous abstracts, articles and reviews. I have provided expert review for several Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine. I am a Fellow in the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and served on committees for the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Spinal Injury Association.
My clinical and research interests have included spinal cord injury rehabilitation, autonomic dysreflexia and electrodiagnosis.
Research interests
- Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
- Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Electrodiagnosis
Academic information
- Department:
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Division:
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Leadership titles
- Director, Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program
- Program Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program
More about my research
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 11/3/2025, Sam Colachis has reported no relationships with companies or entities.