About Me
I am a hematologist who specializes in treating patients with blood cancers, such as leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes and myelofibrosis. My area of focus is geriatrics (i.e., the effect of age on blood cancer diagnosis and treatment), as well as blood and marrow transplantation. Every patient is a person with family and friends and a life that has just been turned upside down by a diagnosis they never saw coming, and I am honored to fight alongside them and contribute to the continued growth and improvement in treatment options for their disease.
At The James, we prioritize patient-centered care. This not only means identifying targets within an individual patient’s cancer cells that may be amenable to immune therapy, but it also includes our approach to each patient as a unique individual. Patients are supported by a team that includes advanced practice providers, nurses, patient care associates (PCAs), patient care resource managers (PCRMs), social workers and schedulers. I also see patients in our Cancer and Aging Resiliency (CARE) clinic, where we utilize an interdisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, audiologists, pharmacists, dieticians, nurses and case managers. This team approach affords us a more comprehensive method to patient care, with an emphasis on treating the patient rather than just the cancer itself.
As a member of the Cancer Control Program at the OSUCCC – James, my research interests include pre-transplant assessment for older adults undergoing allogeneic transplant, treatment decision-making in older adults with hematologic malignancies, coordination of care with referring community providers, and the impact of aging on immune function.
In addition to my clinical and research work, I am an assistant professor in the Division of Hematology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and an active member of several organizations, including the International Society of Geriatric Oncology, the Cancer and Aging Research Group, the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
One of the great things about working at the OSUCCC – James are the relationships that I have formed with so many experts in my own field and other complementary fields. I am constantly reminded of the quote, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” And it’s exactly this collaborative effort that’s at the heart of The James as we strive to create a cancer-free world.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Graft vs Host Disease
- Thrombotic Microangiopathies
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Primary Myelofibrosis
- Geriatrics
- Acute Myeloid Leukemias
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University of Toledo College of Medicine, Toledo, OH
8/20/2007 - 6/3/2011
Internship
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
6/22/2011 - 6/22/2012
Residency
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
6/23/2012 - 6/21/2014
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
9/17/2012 - 10/14/2012
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2018
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/8/2014
American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology
11/1/2017
American Board of Internal Medicine/Hematology
11/9/2023
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Hematology
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.
82 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
4.9 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.9 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.9 out of 5
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Skill and knowledge
4.9 out of 5
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Overall quality of care
4.9 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 09/30/2022, Dr. Wall 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.
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- AbbVie
- CTI Biopharma
They listen very well and very concerned about the best interest of my health
Dr Wall has always been very thorough to explain the lab findings a d to answer any questions. She always leaves me with positive thoughts. She is the best!!
My care provider Dr. Wall and her staff answered every question I had. They put me in with all the resources I need
The team kept me very well informed. And answered my questions.
Dr. Wall and her staff are very considerate & knowledgeable. They are usually able to answer questions if not find out the right one.
Dr. Wall is a great doctor. Total faith in her skills etc. The nurses are great. Specially nurse Ann.
I was extremely impressed with the time Dr.Wall took explain and answer my questions.
Wonderful staff, was treated with compassion at all times
I have been very pleased with Dr. Wall and her team. I appreciate the time she takes.
Dr. Wall is the very best. Both she and her team always treat me and family with regards for my treatment. I think they are professional and personal.
Doctor Wall is the best
Excellent. Dr. Wall was very through and answered all my questions completely.
Very professional and very confident.
Dr. Wall is absolutely the best! I credit her for saving my life and returning me to feeling fantastic! Kelly Lavoie is outstanding too - she's my APP. Their knowledge and expertise is second to none!
I like my Dr. She is very thorough.
Dr Walls was so very nice took her time to explain everything.
Dr. Wall is outstanding.
Excellent care!
Excellent treatment from Dr. Wall to nurses and rest of the staff. Never disappointed
I was the last one scheduled, on top of the fact that I was a late addition, and Dr. Wall took all the time I needed to answer my questions/discuss my overall situation.
The doctor was very informative and answered all of our questions. The staff was nice and informative also.