About Me
As a former collegiate wrestler who underwent four knee surgeries, I am passionate about helping athletes and active individuals overcome injuries and achieve their goals. We’ll create an individualized treatment and rehabilitation plan based on an assessment of your unique needs.
I have a special interest in orthobiologic treatments, like platelet-rich plasma (PRP). This can be a natural and effective method for treating sports injuries, arthritis and tendinitis. I also regularly perform procedures including microfragmented adipose injections, viscosupplementation and bone marrow concentrate (BMC) therapy.
As the director of the Orthobiologics program, I lead our clinical and research efforts focusing on these treatments. I love this aspect of my work because it allows us to deliver the safest, most reliable and most effective treatments. Our expertise in this area has established Ohio State Sports Medicine as the best location in Ohio for these treatments.
I also take great pride in how we perform procedures. We strive to make sure you have the best possible experience. We’re committed to maximizing your comfort and using precision techniques in order to maximize the benefits of your procedure.
We are honored when you trust us with your care and look forward to seeing you!
Highlights
- Director, Sports Orthobiologics
- Head team physician for Ohio State Wrestling
- Head team physician, Olentangy Liberty High School
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Tennis Elbow
- Tendinopathy
- Osteoarthritis, Hip
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
- Sports Medicine
- Athletic Injuries
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Platelet-Rich Plasma
- Arthritis
- Sprains and Strains
- Ultrasonography
- Ankle Injuries
- Arm Injuries
- Back Injuries
- Brain Concussion
- Foot Injuries
- Hip Injuries
- Knee Injuries
- Leg Injuries
- Shoulder Pain
- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Locations Where I Practice
2835 Fred Taylor Drive
Columbus, OH 43202
614-293-3600
6515 Pullman Drive
Lewis Center, OH 43035
614-688-7140
in Outpatient Care Lewis Center
6515 Pullman Drive
Suite 1100
Lewis Center, OH 43035
614-688-7160
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH
8/2/2006 - 5/27/2011
Internship
Kettering Memorial Hospital and Medical Center, Dayton, OH
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2015
Fellowship
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016
Board Certifications
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
7/1/2016
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation/Sports Medicine
9/1/2016
Academic Information
My Department
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
My Division
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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.
233 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.7 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 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. Baria 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.
Assistant spent adequate time with reviewing history and evaluating the problem. Dr.came into the room for a short time, repeated a few exercises and prescribed PT and a cortisone shot. Unfortunately, no appointment for the injection was available for three weeks!
Took his time. Listened. Offered options and gave choices. Comprehensive.
Excellent Doctor and very helpful in looking for things that will help with my issue.
Very good
Excellent, one of the most pleasant and knowledgeable doctors that I have seen recently
All good
Dr. Baria is excellent. He is professional, courteous and extremely explanatory with his opinion. He is top drawer. Great personality. Dr. Baria is a tremendous asset to OSU sports med.
He did a great job. My husband and I were very impressed with Dr. Baria.
Listened, outlined a plan and desire to find a solution to the problem
My care provider is great at his job
I'm very pleased with my care and support regarding conservative management to my physical and aging progress
The doctor listened to my experiences and gave me a targeted diagnosis, and not a cookie cutter one.
He is helpful
Good
Really cool, energetic, and easy to talk to
He's a great guy! Always friendly and takes time to understand.
Dr Baria is excellent!
Informative, professional, friendly.
Pleasant & knowledgeable.
Very good behavior.
Great staff!
Thorough
Listened and provided good advice.
He took the time needed to evaluate my situation. He was open to questioning and very good about explaining my options and next steps.
All GOOD!
Dr. Baria is quick but listens well and responds to concerns and questions.
The doctor was very good in explaining what he was doing at all times.
Doctor wasn't much help with options to eas my knee pain. Didn't provide the shots that's day , had to schedule appointment 4 weeks later . Didn't. Ask me any follow up questions, I paid a lot of money for X-ray and his appointment and I left feeling disappointed in care
My care provider was attentive, informative, helpful, and caring (always is). There were no negative experiences.
Caring and knowledgeable
So skilled, personable.
He was very thorough and efficient.
Excellent. Saw me right away. Thorough and not rushed
Dr. Baria was awesome.
Dr. Baria - very knowledgeable, great provider!
Very pleased. Very caring and detailed care.
Very professional and showed me my x-rays and went over to complete scenario that could happen
Dr. Baria is amazing! While this visit was catch up health visit. He has improved my life tremendously with an injection. So glad that he came to OSUMC - he is the best!
Good
He explained everything very well and made me feel.at ease.
Dr. Baria was an excellent counselor. He listened to my concerns & we discussed 3 options of care I felt he was genuinely interested in my best care.
I see many doctors of OSU East, and never have a run into any staff member that wasn't friendly, and courteous at all time. You guys are the BEST!
Excellent
Good.
He was very knowledgeable about my injury.
Very kind and personable!
Excellent care -- thank you!
Dr Baria is so personable. He is so easy to talk to and explains everything that is happening.
I had great care and would recommend the doctor & staff.
Very good
Dr. Baria waS very considerate and kept me in the loop about everything that was happening. I felt very informed and aware.
I am very please with the care from Dr. Baria. He is continuing to pursue the cause of severe left hip pain by scheduling an MRI in December. I like his demeanor. He ordered PT for me that has bee helpful, but the severe pain persists. If the MRI shows a possible tear in the rotator of L. hip, he has talked of possible options for relief.
First time visit to this provider and facility. Was a really good interaction.
Very good experiences I appreciate their nice and kindness.
Very caring and knowledgeable doctor that you felt comfortable with.
Excellent - understanding what I needed & had a great manner of relating to me & my situation, esp. with his recommendation to not just go with the PRP option but wait to see what PT does.
Really felt comfortable.
Very good! Dr. Baria is one of th finest physicians I ever needed!
All good experiences.
OUTSTANDING experience. He is knowledgeable, listens well & provides options/choices. Everything is clear & understandable.
Excellent Dr!
Excellent!! He was able to make sense of my symptoms and develop a plan
Professional and empathetic.
Very well about the care I am receiving w/Dr. Baria.
All my care givers are very good.
Very professional
Knowledgeable
He is always very thorough, friendly and helpful.
The care provider was extremely nice and very knowledgeable about my condition. He was very accommodating to my needs and answered any questions that my family and I had. He listened to what I had to say.
I am waiting for his good treatment for my knees as soon as possible.
I really appreciated that the doctor did not force me to have an X-ray, despite that the OSU System seemed to automatically schedule me for an X-ray in advance of my appointment.
Very professional and competent.
Used layman's terms to describe medical terms. Very knowledgeable and empathetic.
The doctor has worked hard to help me with pain related to psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. I appreciate that the doctor mentioned that my knee may need further care from an orthopedist.
Had a great discussion with the MD. Very knowledgeable
He and his assistant made sure I understood everything completely and put it in layman's terms. They were awesome!
Especially qualified with osteoarthritis.
He seemed to do all he could for my issues.
My visit was for what I thought was one challenge, however after extensive testing and questions, Dr. Baria unearthed my real challenge, and set a course of action to find a solution. I couldn't be more satisfied with the collaborative approach taken by the team at OSU.
I was impressed my registration info was reviewed prior to my appointment as evidenced by his ordering X-rays in advance of my visit. This change meant the visit itself was very productive.