John Vetter, MD

Physician, Assistant Professor

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Make an appointment

614-293-2225
Accepting new patients

Conditions and expertise

  • Spinal Diseases
  • Electromyography
  • Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Spinal Care

Locations

  • Outpatient Care East
  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Academic information

Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

About

Gender
Male

Biography

As a physiatrist, I specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation, specifically non-operative spine care and electrodiagnostic testing. I particularly enjoy meeting and talking with my patients and identifying the best way to assist them in achieving their highest levels of function and quality of life.

I believe that all patients have distinctly unique backgrounds and life situations. When formulating a treatment plan for a patient, it’s very important that the treatment techniques are flexible as well as specific to each person.

The teamwork and multidisciplinary approach, as well as the multitude of resources available here are what make my job at Ohio State so unique and special. I also have the expertise and support of many talented colleagues.

In my free time, I really enjoy spending as much time as I can with my family. I also enjoy reading, as well as spending time outdoors.

Highlights

  • Board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation
  • Board certified in electrodiagnostic medicine

Conditions and expertise

  • Electromyography
  • Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Spinal Care
  • Spinal Diseases

Locations

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

Credentials

Education

Residency - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1984 - 6/30/1987
Internship - Internal Medicine
Grant/Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1983 - 6/30/1984
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, United States
9/4/1979 - 6/11/1983

Certifications

  • American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
    4/30/1989
  • American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    5/22/1988

Ratings and 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.

42 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.7 / 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.7 / 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.7 / 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.4 / 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.8 / 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.8 / 5

Patient Comments

  • Reviewed on Oct 04, 2025

    Thorough & efficient

  • Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

    First rate; knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on Mar 05, 2025

    Very knowledgeable and thorough.

  • Reviewed on Mar 02, 2025

    This was my 3rd nerve test and without a doubt the best one I have had! This doctor explain what I need to do, what he was doing and why. I felt at ease before, during and after I left. I felt he cared about me. Wonder doctor!

  • Reviewed on Dec 08, 2024

    Dr. Vetter was fantastic. The tests he completed were nearly painless-he strives to make patients comfortable. He was honest, thorough, knowledgeable and kind. A wonderful, wonderful doctor.

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, Dr. Vetter has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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