About Me
As a board-certified hospice and palliative medicine physician, I provide compassionate care to patients with cancer. At the OSUCCC – James, we believe in a holistic approach to support our patients and bring them relief from their symptoms. I feel called to this work and it’s a privilege to be part of such a committed team.
My role includes helping to train future physicians in palliative medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. I’m an assistant professor at the Center for Bioethics and a physician educator in the Division of Palliative Medicine. I also serve as the associate director of the Clinical Ethics Fellowship Program and as associate director of the Advanced Management in Relationship Centered Care MS4 core clerkship.
I co-authored a chapter in the fifth edition of Principles and Practice of Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology on the ethics of palliative care. I’ve also presented about compassionate care for patients at medical conferences around the country.
I truly enjoy the supportive, collegial and patient-centered environment of The James. Our palliative medicine clinic includes dedicated nurses, medical assistants, pharmacists, social workers and psychologists who work together in providing the best care for our patients.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Palliative Care
- Internal Medicine
Locations Where I Practice
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3890
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
8/1/2007 - 5/1/2011
Internship
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012
Residency
University of California Irvine-College of Medicine, Irvine, CA
7/1/2012 - 12/1/2014
Fellowship
University of California Irvine-College of Medicine, Irvine, CA
1/20/2015 - 1/1/2016
Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
1/1/2015
American Board of Family Medicine/Hospice-Palliative
11/7/2016
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Palliative Medicine
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 09/30/2022, Dr. Shirilla has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
