Physician, Assistant Professor
Occupational Medicine
Department: Family Medicine
As an occupational medicine physician, I provide injury care to Ohio State University employees in addition to conducting pre-placement and medical surveillance exams. Thus I support the nearly 33,000 employees of the university and provide care when they experience a work-related injury during the course of their daily responsibilities. I believe in utilizing worksite health promotion as a tool to minimize the occurrence of work-related injuries and ensure that our employees maintain an overall higher quality of health.
I came to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in February of 2016 after working for 20 years as the medical director for Navistar, Inc. I am proud to now be a part of this institution in serving our Buckeye community.
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
I completed Occupational Medicine residency training through the University of Michigan and the University of Cincinnati and medical school at Vanderbilt University. As an on-site physician for a large truck manufacturer for over 20 years, I value being a member of the Health and Safety team by not only treating injuries when they occur but preventing future injuries as well. My clinical interests include: work-related musculoskeletal disorders and worksite health promotion. I look forward to providing quality care to Ohio State University employees.
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Berner has reported no relationships with companies or entities.