Anahita Jalilvand, MD, PHD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, General Surgery
Make an appointment
614-293-2101
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Critical Illness
- Robotic Surgery
Locations
- Trauma Surgery in McCampbell Outpatient Care
Academics and research
Department: Surgery
About
- Gender
- Female
- Additional languages
- French
Biography
I am a board-certified trauma surgeon and surgical critical care specialist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I provide expert care for patients with life-threatening injuries and critical surgical conditions, including robotic and minimally invasive procedures.
My patients can rely on me for high-quality, compassionate care and honest communication in every encounter. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled experts to ensure each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and values.
Conditions and expertise
- Critical Illness
- Robotic Surgery
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Surgical Critical Care
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2022 - 8/31/2023 - Doctor of Philosophy
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
5/11/2016 - 12/15/2019 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2022 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL, USA
8/1/2010 - 6/30/2014
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
4/14/2026 -
American Board of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care
9/11/2023 -
American Board of Surgery
3/9/2023
Academics and research
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of providers. I serve as a clinical instructor in the Department of Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
As co-manager of CTRACT, I help lead a multidisciplinary research program focused on bridging mechanistic discovery with clinical care for critically ill surgical patients. Our team integrates laboratory-based investigation with clinical and outcomes research to develop innovative, biology-driven approaches that improve outcomes in trauma care, acute care surgery and surgical critical care.
I'm an NIH-funded surgeron-scientist whose research focuses on the immunologic mechanisms that drive outcomes in surgical patients with obesity and sepsis. My work examines how adipose tissue inflammation and adiopocyte-derived signaling modulate immune function and contribute to sepsis pathophysiology. This translational program spans human tissue analysis, immune phenotyping and clinical data sciende to identify actionable therapeutic targets that can be directly translated to patient care.
I've received independent funding through the National Institutes of Health, including a K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award, as well as competitive awards from national surgical societies, including the Surgical Infection Society and the Central Surgical Association. My work has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to defining the clinical and mechanistic impact of obesity on outcomes in surgical critical illness.
Research interests
- Adipose Tissue
- Obesity
- Medical Education
Academic information
- Department:
- Surgery
- Division:
- Surgery Critical Care, Trauma, and Burn
Leadership titles
- Co-director, CTRACT
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, Anahita Jalilvand has reported no relationships with companies or entities.