Ashish Panchal, MD
Physician, Professor
Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services
Conditions and expertise
- Ultrasonography
- Heart Arrest
Locations
- University Hospital
Academics and research
Department: Emergency Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
- Additional languages
- Gujarati
Biography
I'm an associate professor of emergency medicine for the Department of Emergency Medicine. I'm passionate about improving patient outcomes in the prehospital setting and conduct research focused on prehospital airway management and improving outcomes from cardiac arrest.
My role as an EMS Medical Director
- Medical Director – Delaware County EMS
- National Registry of EMT Medical Director
Currently, I'm heavily involved in prehospital care being the EMS medical director for Delaware County EMS and the Delaware County Dispatch Center as well as associate medical director for the Worthington Fire Department. At The Ohio State University, I'm the program director for the ACGME-accredited EMS fellowship. On a national level, I'm the research and fellowship director for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and am part of the expert panels for the National EMS Scope of Practice Model Revision Project and the Evidence-Based Guideline for Naloxone. I'm also a member of the American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care Scientific Subcommittee and am the chair of the 2018 AHA/ECC Guidelines Focused Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
Conditions and expertise
- Heart Arrest
- Ultrasonography
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Emergency Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2008 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/1/2001 - 6/30/2005
Certifications
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American Board of Emergency Medicine/Emergency Medical Services
10/10/2019 -
American Board of Emergency Medicine
11/19/2010
Academics and research
My academic and research focus is on improving prehospital patient outcomes, particularly in airway management and cardiac arrest care. I earned a PhD in Cardiovascular Physiology from Case Western Reserve University and completed my medical training and residency at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
I serve as EMS Medical Director for Delaware County EMS and the Delaware County Dispatch Center, and as Associate Medical Director for the Worthington Fire Department. At The Ohio State University, I am the Program Director for the ACGME-accredited EMS Fellowship.
Nationally, I am the Research and Fellowship Director for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and serve on multiple expert panels, including the National EMS Scope of Practice Model Revision Project and the Evidence-Based Guideline for Naloxone. I am also a member of the American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care Scientific Subcommittee and served as Chair of the 2018 AHA/ECC Guidelines Focused Update.
Research interests
- Emergency Medical Services
- Cardiovascular Physiology
Academic information
- Department:
- Emergency Medicine
- Division:
- Emergency Medicine
More about my research
News and media
My news coverage
- Ohio State study highlights changes in how paramedics help people breathe
- MedTips: Awards and announcements
- Ohio State virtual reality technology prepares first responders for mass casualty events
- MedTips: Awards and announcements
- New Report Shows Increasing Trend of EMS-Administered Naloxone for Overdoses
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, Ashish Panchal has reported no relationships with companies or entities.