About Me
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
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Chronic Pain
- Brain Concussion
- Brain Injuries
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
1/1/1978 - 6/12/1981
Residency
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/1981 - 6/30/1984
Board Certifications
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5/19/1985
American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
4/8/1990
Academic Information
My Department
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
My Division
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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 09/30/2024, 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.
