John Loftus, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
Make an appointment
614-293-2101
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Robotic Surgery
- Burns
- Plastic Surgery
Locations
- Trauma Surgery in McCampbell Outpatient Care
- Burn Care in McCampbell Outpatient Care
Academics and research
Department: Surgery
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I am a board-certified trauma and critical care surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and burn care, treating patients with complex injuries and critical illnesses. My patients can rely on me for high quality, compassionate care and honest communication in every encounter.
I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled experts to ensure each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and values. In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of providers.
I am a clinical assistant professor of Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Conditions and expertise
- Burns
- Plastic Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Surgical Critical Care
- University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, Galveston, TX, United States
8/1/2021 - 7/31/2022 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States
7/1/2016 - 6/30/2021 - Internship - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, United States
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO
6/1/2011 - 5/29/2015
Certifications
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American College of Surgeons
11/3/2023 -
American Board of Surgery
10/16/2023 -
American Heart Association National Center
7/15/2022
Academics and research
As Director of Clinical Trials and Industry Relations for CTRACT, my work connects researchers across organizations and helps teams fund, promote and conduct clinical trials.
I also serve as Associate Program Director for Ohio State's General Surgery Residency Program; as Surgical Director for the College of Medicine's Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center; and as the Medical Director for University Hospital's K9W Acute Care Unit. These leadership and training roles keep me at the forefront of surgical technology and techniques.
I see the daily impact of research on my own burn, trauma and critical care patients - how rapid translation from bench to bedside transforms lives. My own research and areas of focus include repair, recovery and reconstruction of burns, frostbite and wounds. Being a researcher myself, I've had opportunities to participate and lead multiple studies, publish a variety of journal articles and education materials and present at local, national and international meetings and conferences.
Research interests
- Repair
- Recovery and Reconstruction of Burns
- Frostbite and Wounds
- Medical Education
Academic information
- Department:
- Surgery
- Division:
- Surgery Critical Care, Trauma, and Burn
Leadership titles
- Director of Clinical Trials and Industry Relations
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, John Loftus has reported no relationships with companies or entities.