About Me
As a former collegiate wrestler who underwent four knee surgeries, I am passionate about helping athletes and active individuals overcome injuries and achieve their goals. We’ll create an individualized treatment and rehabilitation plan based on an assessment of your unique needs.
I have a special interest in orthobiologic treatments, like platelet-rich plasma (PRP). This can be a natural and effective method for treating sports injuries, arthritis and tendinitis. I also regularly perform procedures including microfragmented adipose injections, viscosupplementation and bone marrow concentrate (BMC) therapy.
As the director of the Orthobiologics program, I lead our clinical and research efforts focusing on these treatments. I love this aspect of my work because it allows us to deliver the safest, most reliable and most effective treatments. Our expertise in this area has established Ohio State Sports Medicine as the best location in Ohio for these treatments.
I also take great pride in how we perform procedures. We strive to make sure you have the best possible experience. We’re committed to maximizing your comfort and using precision techniques in order to maximize the benefits of your procedure.
We are honored when you trust us with your care and look forward to seeing you!
Highlights
- Director, Sports Orthobiologics
- Head team physician for Ohio State Wrestling
- Head team physician, Olentangy Liberty High School
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Osteoarthritis, Hip
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
- Tennis Elbow
- Tendinopathy
- Sports Medicine
- Athletic Injuries
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Platelet-Rich Plasma
- Arthritis
- Sprains and Strains
- Ultrasonography
- Ankle Injuries
- Arm Injuries
- Back Injuries
- Brain Concussion
- Foot Injuries
- Hip Injuries
- Knee Injuries
- Leg Injuries
- Shoulder Pain
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Locations Where I Practice
2835 Fred Taylor Drive
Columbus, OH 43202
6515 Pullman Drive
Lewis Center, OH 43035
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, OH
MD
8/2/2006 - 5/27/2011
Internship
Kettering College of Medical Arts, Dayton, OH
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2015
Fellowship
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016
Board Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
7/1/2016
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.
273 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 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
4.6 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 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. Baria has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Excellent & caring.
I have had nothing but excellent care from the staff.
Very professional. Thorough yet effective & efficient.
One of the best medical experiences I have had. Dr. Baria was thorough, clear, and gave me over the top amounts of information on what he saw, how he saw my injury progressing, and advice he had for me. I felt like I was talking to a friend who was an expert in my injury, rather than an expert who was friendly. He spoke to me like an athlete would speak to another athlete and gave me valuable insight for my recovery.
Excellent regarding diagnosis and prescribed treatment
Excellent care provided.
Excellent at figuring out what I wanted/needed to say/ describe.
Friendly
Prepared, friendly
Was in explained what needs to be done - scheduled MRI.
Dr. Baria was very pleasant and personable. He actively listened to my concerns.
Dr. Baria is excellent! He knows what he is doing and gets it with little or no pain. He is very efficient. My first procedure lasted two years.
There was a wait for Dr. Baria, but It was worth the wait! I know that clinics get behind for all kinds of reasons, Including the provider giving excellent care. Patients and providers are not machines. I think if this tends to happen, it might be good to give folks a head's up about this. At the very large James clinic I am familiar with, there was a large screen in the waiting room that was regularly updated to let patients know if their provider was on tine or late. Also, a nurse would periodically check in with people in the waiting area to give them updates and suggestions If the provider were a clear 30bminutes behind, the nurse would sughest a walk. The nurse also went around and offered water and snacks. This really helped folks who were waiting. Other than the wait, the visit was excellent in all ways. Dr. Baria was efficient, warm, knowledgeable, clear, and candid. He gave me numerous options, spoke with me with respect, and was generally fantastic and more than worth the wait!!!
Top notch.
The staff works hard to see that I see the dr. as soon as possible so I no longer have pain or stiffness. I do not.
Dr Baria had a student doctor examine me 1st before he followed up with his exam. The student doctor was awesome & I loved seeing them work together to problem solve my issue.
He is very good listener & he gave a lot of information & advice what needs to be done: very compassionate dr.s.
Dr. Baria offered several solutions for my condition, explained the procedures well and listened to my concerns.
Provider delved deep into my medical issues and I have a much better understanding of my illnesses.
Dr. Baria is wonderful. So caring & he takes the time with me to answer questions & concerns I may have.
Dr. Baria listened to my concerns & gave me options to treat me knee. I also sent a message in my chart & he responded quickly!
Always happy with the care I receive.
Dr. Baria is the best! He's a treasure & a keeper.
Nothing bad, but put me at ease about my condition
Every thing is good.
Dr. Baria is amazing in his concern and care for me and addressed my problems promptly.
Dr. Baria has a great bedside manner, answered all of my concerns and provided a cortisone shot for my knee and discussed supplements & physical therapy.
Shot was not as effective as first one lot of pain/discomfort still exists in shoulder.
Provider listened to my concerns and provided recommendations for modifying my workout routine to prevent further injury.
Listened to history
Dr, Baria gets athletic injury and dioes his best to get you back moving without surgery. He is willing to try different alternatives. I have recommended him to several friends and their experiences with the doctor have been excellent as well. He is a wonderful specialist!!!!
Very professional.
Amazing all around really
Dr. Baria is a fantastic doctor! He is smart and caring.
Very well versed
Took his time to figure out the problem. Listened well and gave great guidance.
Wonderful.
Easy to talk to. Good listener. Explained things in a way that was easy to understand. Showed genuine interest in my care.
Dr. Baria is an excellent, caring provider.
The Doctor was very good, he was careful not to hurt my knees too much when he examined them.
In too much of a hurry, didn't offer many treatment options, and didn't talk about long-term prognosis.
Excelent knowledge and patient care. Very clear, addressed all my questions extremely well.
Very knowledgeable!
Listened and explained to me what would be a best choice now for the treatment of my knee
good
The provider seemed rushed and uninterested in answering questions.
This was my first visit here I enjoyed it.
He was very thorough & informative.
Does all he can to see that I have little pain. Tells me his number to call if I have pain or problems. Makes me comfortable by being happy and up-beat. Despite my old age and physical problems he has improved my ability greatly to get around.
The care is outstanding. I scheduled a follow-up to discuss a surgery and the doctor was very informative as to the process.
Dr. Baria was very king and helpful when listening to my concerns. He scheduled tests and explained possible diagnoses and made me feel very comfortable despite my anxiety.
He was very respectful and offered me good information and made sure I understood everything. Good bedside manner.
Very good.
He always takes the time to listen to my issues and together we work out the best possible solution.
All good, great in-office care
Great doctor.
Explained and appeared to have knowledge of my issue.
He suggested supplements to help with the injury but didn't give any specific amount of any of them. I was given a print out of a knee sleeve I could purchase and use but no instruction on how or when to use it.
Highly professional. Very knowledgeable. Excellent visit.
Dr. Baria was great and very helpful to me. I appreciate his care.
All good.
Impressive
he is nice and listen to me carefully.and always explain me in details about my problem.
He was very kind and offered options to help with my specific pain/issues.
Dr. Baria was very clear and detailed in what and why we did what we did and was very concerned with my comfort during the procedure.
The care provider was very professional, explained every move and treated me with respect.
Dr Baria is very professional and easy to work with
Dr Baria listened and referred me to another specialist to get my ankle pain checked out. Because of his attentiveness and direction, I have scheduled surgery to take care of ongoing pain and issues with my ankle.
good
Easy to talk to. Understands my medical needs.
EVERY ONE WAS VERY PERSONABLE, EFFICIENT, AND ACCOMODATING!
Dr. Baria was amazing! He listened to all of my concerns, was very personable, and I know I am in great care. Excellent doctor!!
Dr. Baria was thorough and explained my options.
I've been seeing Dr. Baria for 4 years now and have no complaints whatsoever. he is always super kind and listens to everything I have to say. He always answers all my questions and concerns and I never feel rushed. He cares a lot about what what he does and I would recommend him to anyone!
knowledgeable. efficient and effective.
I really liked the doctor
Attentive and responsive
I thought my provider was good although a little rushed.
Dr. Baria is that perfect combination of smart, efficient, and personable. I should have added skillful. Truly perfect for this position!
Dr. Baria is great! He walked in and proclaimed "great to see you!" even though it was very 1st visit with him. He delivered the bad news about how arthritis my joints are in a positive, understandable way, and discussed treatment options. This may sound crazy but each time (2) I have seen him he's commented on the T shirt I was wearing showing I wasn't just another patient.
The doctor and staff made me feel as if they loved what they did for a living. They express a happy attitude. It's been a consistently happy experience. It obvious the doctor sets the tone for the atmosphere.
Dr. Baria listened to my concerns.
good experience. I was looked at when the doc was talking to me. kind and very detailed
Dr. Baria is great! I can tell he is very busy but he always answers all my questions and concerns and I believe he does the best over anyone else I might have. (Especially outside of O.S.U.) I am on Medicaid and ALL OF THE people who have helped me throughout the O.S.U. organization have made me feel like a millionaire. I am very grateful.
Everyone was focused on my problem.
Very down to earth and upfront with me. Very knowledgeable.
Excellent care.
Knowledgeable, efficient.
Dr. Baria was amazing. My unique circumstances mattered to him. I have already recommended him to my friends.
All good, especially Dr. Austin Grant, the resident? who worked with Dr. Baria.
he didn't seem interested in my concerns and was very dismissive. he was knowledgeable, but discounted the care I'd received from previous OSU providers with whom I had a better experience and provided better care. I won't reschedule with this provider. this was one of the first POOR experiences I've had at OSU, which is disappointing.
Very Good
Good impression, friendly, professional, efficient.
Fantastic.
Good - little arrogant.
Dr. Baria was eager to provide relief for the discomfort in my knee. In addition, he was very clear about my options for treatment along with ordering the necessary tests to support his speculation.
Dr. Baria was EXCELLENT. For the first time in at least 5 years, I am optimistic, and I have hope. As this was my first visit with him, I was really impressed with how well prepared he was - knew my history, and had a plan. I'm more hopeful than I've been in a very long time.
nothing bad to say.
Timely and very fast procedurally.
Dr. Baria is one of the most knowledgeable, compassionate, and efficient physicians I know.
good
I love my doctor here. Very personable, attentive, professional , and great at his job. No pain with those shots at all!
excellant all around
Always nice
He was very nice and helpful very nice
Great at what he does shows concern