Ashley Titan, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery - Hand
Make an appointment
614-293-3600Conditions and expertise
- Hand Injuries
- Plastic Surgery
Locations
- Outpatient Care Powell
- Hand and Upper Extremity in Eye and Ear Institute
Academics and research
Department: Plastic Surgery
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
I am a hand and upper-extremity surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. My practice focuses on treating hand injuries and conditions that affect hand and upper-extremity function and quality of life.
I chose a career in medicine because it allows me to combine my love of science and problem-solving with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. I was drawn to hand and upper- extremity surgery because our hands are central to how we work, care for ourselves and others, participate in the activities we enjoy and interact with the world around us.
I approach each patient as an individual, taking the time to understand not only their injury or condition, but also their personal goals and priorities. I believe that the best outcomes come from a collaborative partnership between physician and patient. My goal is to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care and work together with each patient to develop a treatment plan that helps them regain function, restore independence and return to the activities that matter most to them.
Conditions and expertise
- Hand Injuries
- Plastic Surgery
Locations
Hand and Upper Extremity
3rd Floor Suite 3200
Columbus, OH 43212
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, United States
7/23/2025 - 7/31/2026 - Residency - Plastic Surgery
- Stanford Health Care, Stanford, CA, United States
6/5/2022 - 6/24/2025 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- Stanford Health Care, Stanford, CA, United States
6/21/2016 - 6/24/2022 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
8/25/2012 - 5/13/2016
Academics and research
My research focuses on improving outcomes following hand and upper-extremity injuries through basic science, translational and clinical research. In my laboratory, I study the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying tendon and peripheral nerve healing, fibrosis and musculoskeletal regeneration, with the goal of identifying new strategies to improve tissue repair and functional recovery.
My clinical and translational research examines hand and wrist injuries, peripheral nerve disorders, clinical outcomes and upper-extremity biomechanics. I have a particular interest in sports-related injuries and injury prevention, including research in fencing that combines injury epidemiology with three-dimensional motion analysis and dynamic electromyography to better understand injury mechanisms.
My long-term goal is to translate discoveries in tendon and nerve biology into new approaches that improve healing, reduce fibrosis and restore function following upper-extremity injury. I have authored more than 55 peer-reviewed scientific publications and am committed to collaborative research that advances the care of patients with hand and upper-extremity conditions.
Research interests
- Tendon-to-Bone Healing
- Musculoskeletal Regeneration
- Fibrosis
- Tissue Repair
- Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
- TGF-β Signaling
- Stem Cells
- Translational Research
- Fencing Injuries and Injury Prevention
Academic information
- Department:
- Plastic Surgery
- Division:
- Plastic Surgery
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, Ashley Titan has reported no relationships with companies or entities.