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Ellin Gafford, MD, Internal Medicine, Columbus, OH, The OSUCCC - James

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Internal Medicine Columbus, OH

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Lead Palliative Consult Service, Ohio State Hospital East

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Summary

  • Dr. Ellin Gafford is an internist specialist in Hospice & Palliative Medicine in Columbus, OH, and is affiliated with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and has been in practice over 25 years. She specializes in hospice & palliative medicine and is experienced in hospice and palliative medicine, symptom management, clinical decision support, inter-professional relations, and advance care planning.

Education & Training

  • OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital
    OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1996
  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalResidency, Anesthesiology, 1993 - 1994
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1993
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • Hospice Medical Direcor Certification BoardHospice Medical Director Board

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Building a Palliative Care Skill Set: Resources You Need and the PINNACLE Toolkit 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/18/2019

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations