Orthopaedics

Thomas Scharschmidt, M.D.

Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology Program

Thomas J. Scharschmidt, MD, serves as the director of the Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Professor in Orthopaedics at The Ohio State University Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. His subspecialty focus is orthopedic oncology, treating bone and soft tissue sarcomas such as Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma, as well as benign bone and soft tissue tumors and bone cysts in both adults and children. He specializes in complex limb reco

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

Education & Training

Medical School: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (MD)
Residency: Summa Health System (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Fellowship: University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital (Musculoskeletal Oncology)
Fellowship: Texas Back Institute (Advanced Reconstruction and Tumors of the Spine)

Years in Practice

23+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Spine Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

Spine SurgeryJoint Replacement

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

MetroHealth West Park Health Center
Nationwide Children's Hospital
The Ohio State University Medical Center
James Cancer Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Scharschmidt treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Scharschmidt accept Aetna insurance?

Thomas Scharschmidt's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 5 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Scharschmidt practice?

Thomas Scharschmidt practices in Columbus, OH with hospital affiliations including MetroHealth West Park Health Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and The Ohio State University Medical Center.

What does Dr. Scharschmidt specialize in?

Thomas Scharschmidt is a board-certified orthopaedics specialist with focus areas in Spine Surgery.

How long has Dr. Scharschmidt been practicing?

Thomas Scharschmidt has 23+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedics.

What is Dr. Scharschmidt's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (MD); Residency: Summa Health System (Orthopaedic Surgery); Fellowship: University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital (Musculoskeletal Oncology).