About Me
As a neurologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in diseases affecting the spinal cord, including neurotrauma as well as non-traumatic degenerative and inflammatory spinal cord conditions.
I am a physician-scientist with a focus on treating patients with spinal cord injury. I provide my patients with top quality care and develop new avenues to improve healthcare for the future.
My research aims to better understand and treat the maladaptive immune response caused by a disconnection between the central nervous system and the immune system after spinal cord injury. I explore strategies to prevent harmful outcomes such as infections, which can arise due to spinal cord injury-induced immune deficiency syndrome. Infections are prevalent and are a major cause of disability and even mortality in patients following spinal cord injury.
What I enjoy most about working here at Ohio State is the collegiality among my colleagues, as well as the various opportunities for research.
When I’m not working I like to spend time with my family and enjoying sports and the arts.
Highlights
- “Apple Award”, American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA), 2020
- “Tator & Turnbull Lecturer”, University of Toronto, 2015
- “Novartis Award,” German Society of Pharmacology, 2011
- “Sir Ludwig Guttmann Award,” German Paraplegia Society, 2006
- “German Pain Award,” German Pain Society, 2005
- Hannelore Kohl Foundation, Neurotraumatology, 2005
- German Research Council (DFG)-Research Fellowship, Boston, 2005
- “Poste Rouge-Award,” CNRS, Paris, 2004
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
Locations Where I Practice
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3890
in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
2050 Kenny Road
Pavilion 3rd Floor Suite 3100
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-4969
in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
2050 Kenny Road
Pavilion 3rd Floor Suite 3300
Columbus, OH 43221
614-366-9211
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Eberhard-Karls Universitaet Tubingen, D-72076 Tubingen
4/1/1991 - 8/30/1998
Residency
Eberhard Karls University Of Tuebingen, Tuebingen
1/1/1999 - 6/30/2000
Fellowship
Eberhard Karls University Of Tuebingen, Tuebingen
7/1/2000 - 1/31/2004
Other
Eberhard-Karls Universitaet Tubingen, D-72076 Tubingen
12/1/2000 - 6/10/2003
Residency
Charite-Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Berlin
1/1/2007 - 12/4/2012
Academic Information
My Department
Neurology
My Division
General Neurology
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 09/29/2023, Dr. Schwab 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.
- Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation
