John David Spencer MD

Division Chief, Pediatric Nephrology, Professor with tenure, Pediatrics, Ohio State University College of Medicine

5675 Venture DrDublin, OH 43017
Phone+1 614-722-6200
Fax+1 614-722-4565

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Summary

Dr. John Spencer is a pediatric nephrologist in Columbus, OH and is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and has been in practice 12 years. He is experienced in general nephrology, pyelonephritis, pediatric urology, and innate immunity.

Education & Training

Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 2009 - 2012
University of Tennessee College of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 2005 - 2008
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2005

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Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 2009 - 2028
TN State Medical License 2008 - 2010
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Uncoupling glucosuria from infection: SGLT2 inhibition modulates kidney immune response during pyelonephritis.
Laura Schwartz, John David Spencer
Kidney International. 2026-05-01
Interleukin-6 Limits Host Susceptibility to Urinary Tract Infection by Promoting Urothelial Expulsion of Intracellular Bacteria.
Sudipti Gupta, Shradha Rajak, Hanna Cortado, Brian Becknell, John David Spencer
Journal of Innate Immunity. 2026-01-01
Urinary antimicrobial peptides and cytokines as biomarkers for recurrent urinary tract infection in children and adolescents.
Guillermo Yepes, Hancong Chloe Tang, Natalie Holdsworth, Kristin Salamon, Laura Schwartz
Frontiers in Immunology. 2026-01-01

Press Mentions

Behavioral Health Research, Genomics Programs Highlight $10 Million Nationwide Foundation Donation to Nationwide Children’s HospitalAugust 23rd, 2022
Behavioral Health Research, Genomics Programs Highlight $10 Million Nationwide Foundation Donation to Nationwide Children’s HospitalAugust 23rd, 2022

Grant Support

The Contributions of Ribonuclease 4 & 7 to Urinary Tract Antibacterial DefenseRESEARCH INST NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSP2018–2031
‘Nephrology & Urology Summer Research ProgramOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY2022–2027
Student Urinary Tract Program in Education and Research (SUPER) Summer Training ProgramOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY2022–2027
Student Urinary Tract Program in Education and Research (SUPER) Summer Training ProgramOHIO STATE UNIVERSITY2022–2027
Insulin Signaling Activates Urothelial Defenses to Reduce Urinary Tract Infection SusceptibilityRESEARCH INST NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSP2021–2026