Travis Sharkey-Toppen, MD, PHD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Emergency Medicine
Conditions and expertise
- Emergency Medicine
Locations
- University Hospital
Academics and research
Department: Emergency Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I am a board-certified emergency medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in providing acute care for patients experiencing urgent and life-threatening conditions with a particular focus on prehospital and emergency medical services (EMS).
My patients can rely on me for high quality, compassionate care and honest communication in every encounter. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled experts to ensure each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and values.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about advancing emergency medical services through education and innovation. I completed both my residency and EMS fellowship at Ohio State and now serve as an assistant professor of Emergency Medicine. I also contribute to the Center for EMS where I help strengthen real-world training opportunities for local EMS providers and support efforts to improve prehospital care delivery.
My role as an EMS Medical Director
- Medical Director – Ohio State Center for EMS
- Medical Director – Worthington Fire Department
- Assistant Fellowship Director – EMS Fellowship at Ohio State University
- Medical Director for the City of Westerville Division of Fire and EMS
As an EMS physician, I focus on strengthening educational opportunities directed at real-world experiences of our local EMS providers.
Conditions and expertise
- Emergency Medicine
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Emergency Medical Services
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2020 - 6/30/2021 - Residency - Emergency Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
6/19/2017 - 6/30/2020 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
8/9/2010 - 5/7/2017
Certification
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American Board of Emergency Medicine
12/31/2021
Academics and research
I started my educational pathway in computer science and engineering and electrical and computer engineering studying signal processing and artificial intelligence techniques. This led to a PhD in biomedical engineering while obtaining an MD through the Medical Scientist Training Program at The Ohio State University. I completed both an emergency medicine residency and EMS fellowship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center before returning as faculty.
As a researcher, I'm investigating the use of artificial intelligence and natural language processing to support accurate and efficient dispatch of EMS providers to get the right resources to the right people at the right time.
Research interests
- Artificial Intelligence
- Emergency Medical Services
Academic information
- Department:
- Emergency Medicine
- Division:
- Emergency Medicine
More about my research
News and media
My news coverage
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, Travis Sharkey-Toppen has reported no relationships with companies or entities.