About Me
As a family medicine physician with a focus on sports medicine, I’m passionate about empowering patients to achieve optimal health and fitness through a collaborative relationship grounded in mutual respect, accountability and education. I primarily practice sports medicine and provide care to patients of all ages for musculoskeletal and sports related concerns. I frequently work with endurance athletes and overhead throwing athletes.
Having completed several marathons, including the Boston Marathon twice, and as a former nationally ranked collegiate boxer, I have a special interest in working with endurance and combative sport athletes to help them compete at their highest level. I am a team physician for Ohio State athletes and the Columbus Clippers (the AAA affiliate of the Cleveland Indians). I also provide ringside coverage for mixed martial arts and boxing bouts.
One of the benefits of working at Ohio State are the numerous opportunities for education. I am proficient in innovative technologies and procedures like musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound, platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections and Tenex (percutaneous tenotomy) and continue to seek opportunities to learn about the latest advancements. It’s my privilege to educate future medical providers through my position leading the fourth year medical student sports medicine clerkship and as a core faculty member of our sports medicine fellowship program.
Highlights
- Residency Outstanding Teacher Award
- Ohio State Department of Athletics team physician
- Provide medical coverage to wide variety of professional sports teams (MLB, Team USA, MMA)
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” 2015–2019
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Sports Medicine
- Athletic Injuries
- Brain Concussion
- Asthma, Exercise-Induced
- Athletic Performance
- Sprains and Strains
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Knee Injuries
- Shoulder Pain
- Ankle Injuries
- Arm Injuries
- Foot Injuries
- Leg Injuries
- Hip Injuries
- Platelet-Rich Plasma
- Physical Endurance
- Back Injuries
- Arthritis
Locations Where I Practice
2835 Fred Taylor Drive
Columbus, OH 43202
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location. Please call the “Schedule an appointment” number shown above for scheduling assistance.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, OH
MD
8/1/1996 - 6/30/2000
Internship
Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2001
Residency
Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus, OH
7/1/2001 - 6/30/2003
Fellowship
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Milwaukee, WI
8/1/2007 - 7/30/2008
Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
7/11/2003
American Board of Family Medicine (Subspecialty: Sports Medicine)
7/30/2008
American Board of Family Medicine
4/10/2013
Academic Information
My Department
Family Medicine
My Division
Sports Medicine
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
361 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.7 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.7 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.4 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.7 out of 5
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 11/21/2019, Dr. Walrod has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
My provider took the time to listen to my questions and made suggestions on additional exercises.
Dr Walrod is the beat Dr I have ever been to
Very good. I had not seen Dr. Walrod in serveral years, and he remembered me and my condition.
Dr. Walrod is the best doctor ever to care for me.
Dr. Walrod as always was extremely friendly and listened to my concerns and showed me things (exercises) I could do to help alleviate the problems. Very easy to talk to. Wish he was my primary care doctor.
Very courteous Doctor Walrod is very caring and professional.
i was very scared about my knee. Dr Walrod explained what he found and did what he could to ease the pain and fear
Dr. Walrod is always very caring, engaging, and has genuine interest for me, the patient. Very comforting knowing that he is my physician.
always listens, explanatory, and consistent.
all very good