Claire V. Wolfe, M.D.

Dr. Claire Wolfe is a board certified physiatrist and is one of Central Ohio’s best known specialists in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Wolfe specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of neck and back pain, arthritis, "pinched nerves," carpal tunnel syndrome, non-operative care of spinal stenosis, strokes, post-polio and other muscle disorders.

"I find the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation rewarding because I can often help patients improve their quality of life by reducing their pain dramatically," says Dr. Wolfe.

Dr. Wolfe is a leader in local, statewide and national medical organizations. She is married to John Wolfe, M.D., and has two sons, two wonderful daughters-in-law and FOUR grandchildren.

Certifications
Board Certified, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Board Certified, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Professional Memberships and Organizations
American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (past president)
American Medical Association
Association of Academic Physiatrist (Past Member)
Ohio State Medical Association (past president)
Columbus Medical Association (past president)
Columbus Medical Association Foundation, emeritus member and past president Board of Trustees
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (past president)
Committee on Faculty and Alumni Programs, Honors and Awards, and Admissions Committee, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Elected delegate from Franklin County to the Ohio State Medical Association

Admissions Committee, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Credentials Committee, Mt. Carmel Health MediGold (Medicare) HMO

Current Professional Appointments
Active Status, Mt. Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
Associate Status, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Courtesy Status, Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
Assistant Clinical Professor, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio

Education
Bachelor of Science degree, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Doctorate degree in medicine, New York Medical College and The Ohio State University College of Medicine,Columbus, Ohio
Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio (served as Chief Resident)

Honors and Awards
Ohio Association of Disability Examiners, In-House Doctor
Resident Recognition Day Speaker, The Ohio State University Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Alpha Omega Alpha
Alumni Achievement Award, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Columbus Medical Association Community Service Award
Distinguished Physician Award, American Assn of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 9/08
Frank H. Krusen, MD Lifetime Achievement Award, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation,10/09

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