Walter Mysiw, MD
Physician
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Conditions and expertise
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Brain Injuries
- Chronic Pain
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Brain Concussion
Locations
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Academic information
Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
About
- Gender
- Male
- Additional languages
- Ukrainian
Biography
W. Jerry Mysiw, MD, is the the medical director of Rehabilitation Services, the medical director for the Traumatic Brain Injury Program and the medical director for the NeuroRecovery Network at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He is the former Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Ernest W. Johnson Chair and professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation. He has been recognized as one of the 'Top Doctors in America' for the last 10 years.
Dr. Mysiw earned his medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He then completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He has been a member of the faculty in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Ohio State University since 1984.
In addition to his clinical interests in the rehabilitation of people with traumatic brain injury, Dr. Mysiw’s research has focused on improving outcome after traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. He has received grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Education, and the National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research to support his research.
Dr. Mysiw has authored or coauthored numerous original articles, book chapters and abstracts. He is a member of numerous professional and academic societies and is on the editorial board of a major rehabilitation journal. In 2009, Dr. Mysiw was named the Academician of the Year by the Association of Academic Physiatrists.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2015-2018
- Named to the Castle Connolly list of 'America's Top Doctors,'
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
- Best Doctor in America, 2017
Conditions and expertise
- Brain Concussion
- Brain Injuries
- Chronic Pain
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/1981 - 6/30/1984 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
1/1/1978 - 6/12/1981
Certifications
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American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
4/8/1990 -
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5/19/1985
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. Mysiw 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.
- JLC Services