About Me
I’m triple board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), interventional pain medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine. I earned my medical degree at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed my residency in PM&R and fellowship in interventional pain medicine at The Ohio State University. During my residency, I also earned my master’s in business administration at the Ohio State Fisher College of Business.
As a specialist with a clinical interest in interventional pain and spine medicine, I see patients with a multitude of issues that relate to their neck, back or joints. At the Ohio State Comprehensive Spine Center, I work closely with our spine surgeons and medical spine specialists to make sure our patients can rapidly get the care they need. Additionally, I’m a faculty member in our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program and the associate director of Ohio State’s Multidisciplinary Pain Medicine Fellowship. My research objectives are to focus on ways we, as interventional pain physicians, can improve the way we select patients for therapeutic options and improve outcomes.
My ultimate goal is to help my patients get back to the activities that help them live the most fulfilling lives. I focus mostly on interventional modalities and non-opioid treatments with an added emphasis on exercise and appropriate self-care as ways to manage pain.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, three children and our small dog, Henry. I also enjoy traveling and an occasional round of golf.
Highlights
- Assistant Director, PM&R, Ohio State Spine Care
- Associate Director, Ohio State Multidisciplinary Pain Fellowship
- Chair, Ohio State PM&R Clinical Competency Committee
- Earnest Johnson Academic Achievement Award, 2016
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain Management
- Chronic Pain
- Back Pain
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Nerve Block
- Sacroiliac Joint
- Stellate Ganglion
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Injections, Epidural
- Zygapophyseal Joint
- Intercostal Nerves
- Rib Fractures
- Intermittent Claudication
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
- Spinal Diseases
Locations Where I Practice
543 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
543 Taylor Ave.
1st Floor Columbus, OH 43203
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 at Toledo, Toledo, OH
MD
8/25/2008 - 6/1/2012
Internship
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
6/20/2012 - 6/23/2013
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
6/28/2013 - 6/30/2016
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
9/1/2017 - 8/31/2018
Board Certifications
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
7/1/2017
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Subspecialty: Pain)
9/15/2018
Academic Information
My Department
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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.
169 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Clearly
4.6 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.6 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.5 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.5 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 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 11/01/2020, Dr. Vallabh has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Good.
Very friendly, competent and explained things thoroughly. Put together a treatment plan to relieve pain and help me become more mobile. Made several suggestions as to how I could improve the safety of my environment while moving around.
I really like Dr. Vallabh, my new pain doctor. He is very smart, intrusive and understands my pain... CRDS/RSD and fibromyalgia!
very professional
Everyone was great!
He listened to not only what my health problems are but also actively participated in my desired level of activity. He included my activity desires in his plan of care.
Very good.
I love my doctor, he's very caring.
he was very efficient at performing the procedure.
DR. VALLABH is kind, caring, concerned - an overall excellent doctor!