Biography
Michael Ciesa, D.O., is an internal medicine physician who completed his residency training at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, where he cared for a diverse patient population in a community hospital setting. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and previously earned a Master of Science in Anatomy from Wright State University, where he also served as a graduate teaching assistant in the anatomy department.
Dr. Ciesa has a strong interest in clinical education, research, and quality improvement. During residency, he served on hospital committees focused on critical care, sepsis, and stroke care, contributing to initiatives aimed at improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. His research has centered on hospital processes in critical care, with additional work in musculoskeletal medicine. His work has been presented at regional and national conferences, earning first place in Quality Improvement at the 2025 American College of Osteopathic Internists Resident Poster Competition.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Ciesa has a passion for teaching and mentorship. He has taught anatomy and physiology at the college level, led medical student review sessions, and held leadership positions in several medical student organizations. Outside of medicine, he enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time outdoors, attending live sporting events, building Legos and playing Dungeons & Dragons.