Richard Nelson, MD
Physician
Emergency Medicine
Conditions and expertise
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Emergency Medicine
Locations
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Academic information
Department: Emergency Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I currently work in the AfterHours Care Clinics as well as in the Physician Advisor program. I'm a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed my emergency medicine residency at Summa Akron City Hospital.
I served as The Ohio State University Department of Emergency Medicine Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs for many years. I retired in 2014 and was appointed professor emeritus. My academic and research interests include environmental emergencies, disaster preparedness, hyperbaric medicine, testing and simulation technology, and medical-legal and legislative issues in emergency medicine.
I have served as president of the Ohio Chapter American College of Emergency Physicians, president of the Columbus Medical Association, and delegate from Ohio to the American Medical Association House of Delegates. I was president of the American Board of Emergency Medicine in 2011-2012 where I also chaired the Initial Certification Task Force and the Test Development Committee.
Conditions and expertise
- Emergency Medicine
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Emergency Medicine
- Akron City Hospital, Akron, OH, United States
7/1/1979 - 6/30/1981 - Internship - Emergency Medicine
- Akron City Hospital, Akron, OH, United States
7/1/1978 - 6/30/1979 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1975 - 6/9/1978
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
9/22/2016 -
American Board of Emergency Medicine
6/7/1991
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. Nelson has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- American Board of Emergency Medicine
- Hanna Campbell & Powell, LLP