John Stafford

John Stafford, MD, PHD

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Physician

Professor with Tenure

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-685-3333

About Me

I am the director of the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. My clinical expertise is focused on treating patients with conditions including type 1 and type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, lipid disorders, atherosclerosis and hypertension.

As a physician-scientist, I am passionate about using innovative research to improve patient care. My work has focused on better understanding the mechanisms by which obesity and diabetes increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. I also study how women and men are different metabolically and why they may need different approaches to treatment. In addition, I work to understand how patients’ lifestyles fit with their medical treatments.

My research has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals and I have served on committees within the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the American Diabetes Association.

My responsibilities also include helping to educate the next generation of providers. I am a professor of Internal Medicine in The Ohio State University College of Medicine. I also am the director of the Lipid Clinic at the Columbus Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Endocrinology

Locations Where I Practice

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
10/1/1995 - 5/1/2003

Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
7/1/2003 - 6/30/2005

Fellowship

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2008

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
9/1/2006

American Board of Internal Medicine/Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
10/24/2008

Academic Information

My Department

Internal Medicine

My Division

Endocrinology and Metabolism

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. Stafford has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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