About Me
As a board-certified internal medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in infectious diseases in immunocompromised hosts, focusing on infections in those with hematologic malignancies, stem cell transplants, and cellular therapies such as CAR-T, with a particular interest in invasive fungal infections. As an active member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, I am dedicated to advancing antimicrobial and diagnostic stewardship to optimize therapy and improve outcomes in this high-risk population.
My approach is rooted in compassionate care, clear communication, and teamwork. I am dedicated to mentoring future clinicians as an assistant clinical professor of Internal Medicine.
Highlights
- First Place, Michael F. Para Award for Infectious Diseases Fellows’ Presentation, Infectious Diseases Society of Ohio, Columbus, OH, 2024
- Above and Beyond award - Best PGY-3 Resident as A Teacher, Nuvance Health, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY, 2023
- Best PGY-2 Team Player, Nuvance Health, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY, 2022
- Best PGY-2 Resident as a Teacher, Nuvance Health, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY, 2022
- American College of Physicians (ACP)
- Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Infectious Disease Medicine
Locations Where I Practice
1581 Dodd Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-8000
in McCampbell Outpatient Care
1581 Dodd Drive
4th Floor Suite 400
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-4854
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Al-Kindy College of Medicine, Baghdad
11/1/2008 - 7/1/2014
Residency
Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY
7/1/2020 - 6/30/2023
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2023 - 6/30/2025
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/21/2023
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Infectious Diseases
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. Al Safi has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
