Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
Associate Medical Director - James, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
N1144 Doan Hall
410 W 10th Avenue,
Columbus, OH 43210
614-366-5405
ali.alsafi@osumc.edu
Professional Interests
I specialize in the care of immunocompromised patients, focusing on infections in those with hematologic malignancies, stem cell transplants, and cellular therapies such as CAR-T, with a particular interest in invasive fungal infections. As an active member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, I am dedicated to advancing antimicrobial and diagnostic stewardship to optimize therapy and improve outcomes in this high-risk population.
Education and Training
Medical School: University of Baghdad/Al-Kindy College of Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine – Nuvance Health, Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Fellowship: Infectious Diseases – The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Professional Memberships
- American College of Physicians (ACP)
- Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
Honors and Awards
- First Place, Michael F. Para Award for Infectious Diseases Fellows’ Presentation, Infectious Diseases Society of Ohio, Columbus, OH, 2024;
- Above and Beyond Award – Best PGY-3 Resident as a Teacher, Nuvance Health, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY, 2023;
- Best PGY-2 Team Player, Nuvance Health, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, KY, 2022;
- Best PGY-2 Resident as a Teacher, Nuvance Health, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, KY, 2022