Francesco Sammartino, MD
Assistant Professor
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Academic contact
Academic information
- Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Research interests
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Focused Ultrasound
- Neuromodulatory Approaches
About
Biography
I am Francesco Sammartino, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and I specialize in neuromodulation, neuroimaging, pain medicine and rehabilitation neuroscience. My research focuses on developing and advancing innovative approaches to improve outcomes for individuals with chronic pain and neurological disorders.
My work explores the intersection of neuroscience, rehabilitation and pain medicine, with particular interest in neuromodulation technologies and their application to complex neurological and pain conditions. I study the mechanisms underlying pain and neurological dysfunction and investigate how advanced interventions can improve function, reduce symptoms and enhance quality of life.
A major focus of my research is the use of neuroimaging and neuromodulation techniques to better understand and treat conditions such as thoracic outlet syndrome, muscle spasticity and trigeminal neuralgia. My research also examines emerging technologies, including deep brain stimulation, focused ultrasound, and other neuromodulatory approaches, with the goal of translating scientific discoveries into meaningful clinical advances.
My training across neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain medicine has shaped a translational research approach that bridges neuroscience, clinical care and rehabilitation. In addition to my research activities, I contribute to medical education and mentorship while working to advance the field of pain medicine and neuromodulation through scholarship and collaboration.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine
-
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026 - Residency - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
-
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2022 - 6/30/2025 - Residency - Internal Medicine
-
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022 - Fellowship - Neurological Surgery
-
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
3/18/2019 - 3/17/2021 - Fellowship - Neurological Surgery
-
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2016 - 3/17/2019 - Fellowship - Neurological Surgery
-
Toronto General Hospital-Western Division, Toronto, ON, Canada
7/1/2015 - 6/30/2016 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
-
University of Udine, Udine, Italy
9/1/2002 - 10/16/2008
Certifications
-
American Heart Association National Center
7/31/2026 -
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
7/1/2026
Research
Research interests
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Focused Ultrasound
- Neuromodulatory Approaches