About Me
As an acute care surgeon, I strive to not only be an operative technician, but also an informed and rounded physician. I relish this profession because it is a balanced union between complex clinical cases and opportunities to innovate and teach.
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I’m actively involved in research surrounding biliary disease, spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. Specifically, I’m the principal investigator for the ongoing EAST Multicenter Trial, “Cognitive Outcomes and NeuroStimulants among the Cerebrally Injured & Obtunded in the United States: The CONSCIOUS Study.” In addition, I serve as the research director at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center for the Central Ohio Trauma System, working to improve patient outcomes in Columbus and the surrounding area.
Most important, as an acute care surgeon, I treat each individual with the same attention and respect. There should never be an option to screen or triage a patient based on race, circumstance, status, or creed because each person deserves equal, unwavering care.
Highlights
- Arnold P. Gold Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, 2016
- American Medical Association Research Symposium Winner, Health Systems Abstract, 2019
- John M. Templeton Jr., MD, Injury Prevention Research Scholarship, 2020
- ACS Health Policy Advisory Council (HPAC), elected (2015 – 2018; 2018 – 2021)
- ACS General Surgery Coding & Reimbursement Committee, elected (2018 – 2021)
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Biliary Tract Diseases
- Brain Injuries
- General Surgery
- Multiple Trauma
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
8/1/2009 - 5/5/2013
Residency
Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah, GA
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2018
Fellowship
Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA
8/1/2018 - 7/31/2019
Fellowship
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
8/1/2019 - 7/31/2020
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery
3/11/2019
American Board of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care
4/13/2021
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
Trauma, Critical Care and Burn
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. Tracy has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
