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, overhead throwing athletes and combative sports 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 one of the physician leaders for the Endurance Medicine team and I head up the Endurance Medicine Performance Clinic. I am also the physician lead for the Tactical Medicine program and I serve as the physician contact for the ROTC cadets at OSU and the Columbus Division of Police SWAT. I also provide ringside coverage for mixed martial arts and boxing bouts.
In addition, I have over 10 years working with professional baseball and I am currently one of the team physicians for the Columbus Clippers (the AAA affiliate of the Cleveland Indians). Finally, I am a team physician for the Ohio State Buckeyes, providing event and training room coverage for numerous Buckeye student athletes. I am honored to provide sports medicine care for athletes across the entire spectrum, from Olympic Gold Medalists, UFC fighters, World Series champions and elite ironman triathletes to recreational runners and cyclists who want to improve their time and also to parents with shoulder and knee pain who want to be able to play with their children.
One of the benefits of working at Ohio State are the numerous opportunities for education. I was drawn to Ohio State by the opportunity to teach medical students, residents and fellows. It’s my privilege to educate future medical providers through lecturing first year medical students during their musculoskeletal (MSK) block and also serving as the director of the fourth year medical student sports medicine clerkship. Finally, I am an assistant program director for our primary care sports medicine fellowship program.
I routinely collaborate with other physicians and scientists to publish original research, case reports and book chapters. I led a multidisciplinary group of physicians to publish original research on the use of MSK Ultrasound as an adjunct to MSK anatomic education. I also was the primary author and editor of an interactive ibook to teach the MSK physical examination.
I continue to seek opportunities to learn about the latest advancements in MSK and Sports Medicine. I am proficient in innovative technologies and procedures like MSK ultrasound, platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections, Tenex (percutaneous tenotomy), and extra corporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT).
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.
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
American Board of Family Medicine (Subspecialty: Sports Medicine)
7/10/2018
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.
189 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 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 10/25/2021, Dr. Walrod has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Dr. Walrod is great.
Dr. Walrod has always been kind, compassionate and gives an excellent explanation for whats going on with my body and the plan of care.
Good experience.
Excellent.
He was very caring, very concerned, very knowledgable. I am very sick and Dr. Walrod connected me with all the necessary drs for my helthcare
Great!
Listened to my concerns about initial diagnosis vs where I felt pain and re-evaluated plan of care
Really nice guy, very relatable
Always listens & understands my issue.
Care provider was great and really listened to me and gave me a thorough exam.
Knowledgeable attentive professional.
Had great experience
Always excellence
Alway willing to listen and friendly and easy to talk to
Explain what was going to happen very good and easy to understand what he was going to do to my knee - 100% better than the doctor I had the first thing -
Excellent.
Nothing to complain about -
Great
Dr. Walrod is always professional, attentive, concerned, respectful, listens & truly helps me!! Thank you!
I really like Dr. Walrod. Even though he must have a completely booked schedule, he gave me the time and answers I needed as if I were the only one in the office.
Professional, washed his hands, and remembered what I was there on my last visit. And told me that I was doing well and to continue my P.T.
Knowledgeable, great listener, willing to help - I like my doctor very much.
I was very impressed with Dr. Walrod. He has proposed a treatment plan which seems reasonable and should be effective for my torn meniscus and chronic arthritis pain.
Very good
Dr Walrod was encouraging and comforting
The doctor was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Very good.
Excellent ! Answers all the questions I have with candor and honesty. Tells me what I need to hear not what I want to hear which is what I want from my Doctor.
Dr. Walrod is always informative and respectful. He communicates with a very friendly tone and is very knowledgeable about my condition.
Dr. Walrod has fantastic bedside manner. He remembers what I have shared in the past, takes great interest in my life, and professionally addresses all of my concerns.
Excellent. Dr. Walrod is very kind, professional, and good with the procedure that I am there for
Dr. Walrod was very nice & concerned about my problem. But I was hoping to get a set of shots in my knee, but has to be approved firs.t But by Dr. Walrod draining the fluid from my knee helped tremendously. Thank you.
Very good care; listened to my description of the health problem; prompt treatment.
Very Professional and easy to talk with - they listen!
Dr. Walrod has been excellent in my care.
Dr. Walrod in the best. He fit me into a busy schedule to treat me. In the past month I referred to friends to him.
Dr. Walrod is amazing!! He pays attention to what I am actually saying & tries to help. (Doesn't just blow me off because MRI was negative.) When I asked for a steroid injection he was right on it! Which helped 100% 2 days later (after 4 months of pain!!) Thank you!!
Good.
My doctor has always been very respectful and helpful.
Dr. Walrod listens very well & expresses concern for my issues. I wasn't just another patient.
Thorough.
Dr. Walrod and his fellow were attentive and listened to my concerns. they also explained the x-ray results clearly and showed me what they were looking at
Dr. Walrod is a very pleasant doctor. He listened and explained treatment.
very good experience
Entire Surgical team was awesome. Dr Walrod did an excellent job explaining everything he was doing during the procedure and what to expect post procedure.
Again Excellent with professional, caring approach and attentiveness to my questions and health.
Excellent care provided.
No complaint. All/good!
good
just friendly
Dr. Walrod is a great physician, whose always engaging, caring, and providing future outlook (i.e. things that come along at certain ages). Also always concerned with my health with a solitary kidney, and my future as an elite masters middle distance runner.
Dr. Walrod was very good; he explained exactly how the procedure would be done.
He explained what he was going to do & how it should help. Very professional and kind.
Very pleasant. Explained my problems well.
Very clear explanation and concern for my health.
Dr Walrod genuinely cares. he goes above and beyond. I truly appreciate him.
I learn a lot when seeing my physician.
all good
Dr. Walrod is one of the greatest drs. I've ever came in contact w/.
Bryant is outstanding - truly caring.
Very good.
intuitive, gentle, knowledgeable, trustworthy, kindly
Dr. Walrod was wonderful. He was very understanding and explained the options I could consider for my knee. He was so kind. I was so worried about this appointment that when I left I actually cried in my car because he made me feel so much better about the condition & options for my knee.
very caring and compassionate. showed me my X-ray and explained the results. told me the plan of care and follow up in one month.
Always figures out the problem & takes care of next step.
Very pleasant. Explained what he was doing each step of the way. Knowledgeable.
Dr. Walrod didn't seem rushed & spent a good amount of time listening to me & explaining his thought process. He went above & beyond answering my questions. Answered MyChart question the next day very quickly & thoroughly.
All excellent. Dr Walrod very good.
good
Again, very professional.
Professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and good listening skills. I am a returning customer" he definitely helped me out before, that's why I am back with this new problem that had developed.
Bryant Walrod and assistant way every compassionate about me.
The doctor was patient and reviewed all of my options. He asked me what I thought was the best choice of the three options presented.
Dr. Walrod is top notch; he is caring, empathic, knowledgeable, presents options and explains them well; and gives me relatively painless shots
Very good in giving the shots in knees.
Excellent.
excellent
Dr. Walrod is the best.
I felt like I was an irritation and he did not seem to want to spend time there. maybe he was really busy, but regardless, I was uncomfortable.
good
All GOOD!
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.