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Michael Wheaton, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Columbus, OH

Michael William Wheaton MD (He/Him)

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine


Physiatrist with OhioHealth Physician Group

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  • 285 E State StSte 430Columbus, OH 43215

  • Phone+1 614-533-5500

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Summary

  • Dr. Michael Wheaton is a Columbus, OH-based physiatrist specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with a subspecialty in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine. He completed his medical education and extensive training at institutions such as Northeast Ohio Medical University, University of Michigan, and Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Wheaton is currently a physiatrist at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. His extensive experience includes managing spasticity, neurogenic bladder dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, and neurogenic bowel dysfunction. He has held academic positions at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan Medical Center. His publications cover topics like interprofessional care and rehabilitation management, and he has received several awards for his research and contributions in the field.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, 2013 - 2014
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganChief Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2012 - 2013
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2010 - 2013
  • Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital
    Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2009 - 2010
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University
    Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityClass of 2009
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. LouisA.B., Biology, 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Research Summer Fellowship MSTAR, 2006
  • Theodore M. Cole, MD Award 2013
  • Best Research Presentation-11th Annual Theodore Cole Research Day Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Ethnic Differences in Rehabilitation Services During Acute Stroke Hospitalization.
    Wheaton MW, Morgenstern LB, Cox M, Baek J, Sanchez BN, Lisabeth LD, International Stroke Conference, 1/7/2013
  • Paraparesis due to acute motor axonal neuropathy after intravenous vincristine administration for treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia.
    Wheaton MW, Hornyak JE, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, 1/17/2012
  • Ethnic Differences in Rehabilitation Services During Acute Stroke Hospitalization.
    Wheaton MW, Morgenstern LB, Cox M, Baek J, Sanchez BN, Lisabeth LD, 11th Annual Theodore Cole Research Day-Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • "Traumatic Brain Injury Pharmacology" 
    Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador - 1/22/2017
  • "Spinal Cord Tumors: Rehabilitation Management" 
    Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador - 1/22/2017
  • "Maximizing Quality of Life: the shared mission of PM&R and Palliative Care." 
    Grand Rapids, MI - 1/14/2017
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