Columbus Leader Sign-Up

Walk Leader Sign-Up (Central Ohio)

About Walk with a Doc:

Walk with a Doc (WWAD) is a nonprofit founded in 2005 in Central Ohio by cardiologist David Sabgir. What began as a single community walk in Westerville has grown to more than 700 “chapters” around the world. By bringing healthcare providers into local parks for group walks, the program creates meaningful opportunities to promote health beyond the clinic walls. Walk with a Doc helps make movement, health education, social connection, and time in nature accessible to all.

Meet Founder David Sabgir:

Walk Leader Details:

We would love to have you lead an upcoming walk! Walks can be led by any licensed healthcare provider and require just one hour of your time. What to expect:

  • Sign up for a walk below (if this is your 1st walk, we’ll mail you a t-shirt)
  • Arrive at the designated park at the scheduled time.
  • Share a brief 5–8 minute talk on a health topic. You can choose a topic from our resource library, or come up with your own.
  • Walk and connect with participants for the remainder of the hour.

Sign Up to Lead a Walk:

See below for upcoming walks. If there isn’t already a leader listed, click “Sign Up To Lead” to volunteer as this walk’s featured speaker. If you’re interested in leading walk(s) on a different day and/or location, please contact sophia@walkwithadoc.org.

Central Ohio Leader Sign Up (View)


 

Sat. October 10, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Dodge Park & Community Center (Columbus)

Leader: Kenzo Ramos, MD (Internal Medicine)
Topic: Walking is medicine for your heart

 

Sat. October 10, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Big Walnut Park & Far East Community Center (Columbus)

 

Sat. October 10, 2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Char-Mar Ridge Park (Westerville)

Leader: Christopher Smallwood, MD (Family Medicine)
Topic: Diabetes

 

Sat. October 17, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Woodward Park & Community Center (Columbus)

Leader: Donald West, MD (Family Medicine)
Topic: Brain Health

 

Sat. October 17, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Marion Franklin Community Center (Columbus)

Leader: JAYNINE VADO, DO
Topic: Your brain: how does it work and how do we keep it healthy?

 

Sat. October 24, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Dodge Park & Community Center (Columbus)

 

Sat. October 24, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Big Walnut Park & Far East Community Center (Columbus)

 

Sat. October 24, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Linden Community Center (Columbus)

Leader: Dr. Molly Wilson

 

Wed. November 11, 2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Char-Mar Ridge Park (Westerville)

Leader: rachel weber, CNP (Family Medicine)
Topic: Seasonal Affective Disorder

 

Sat. November 28, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Linden Community Center (Columbus)

Leader: Dr. Molly Wilson

 

Sat. October 10, 2026 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Northwest Kiwanis Park. (Upper Arlington)

Leader: Michael Baria, MD (Sports Medicine)
Topic: Early Osteoarthritis and Joint Health

 

Sat. October 17, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: The Well, Hilliard Recreation and Wellness Center (Hilliard)

Leader: Claire Postl, LPCC (Behavioral Health)
Topic: Sexual Health

 

Sat. October 17, 2026 9:00 AM
Location: Adventure Park (Powell)

Leader: Michael Baria, MD (Sports Medicine)
Topic: Early Osteoarthritis and Joint Health

 

Sat. November 14, 2026 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Bob Crane Community Center (Upper Arlington)

Leader: Michael Baria, MD (Sports Medicine)
Topic: Early Osteoarthritis and Joint Health

 

Sat. November 21, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: The Well, Hilliard Recreation and Wellness Center (Hilliard)

 

Sat. December 12, 2026 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Bob Crane Community Center (Upper Arlington)

Leader: Tiffany Elsea, BA, CCRP (Oncology Clinical Trials)
Topic: Clinical Trials – Separating Fact from Fiction

 

Sat. December 19, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: The Well, Hilliard Recreation and Wellness Center (Hilliard)

 

Sat. January 9, 2027 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Bob Crane Community Center (Upper Arlington)

Leader: Matthew Beal, MD (Orthopedic Surgery)
Topic: Knee Replacement Surgery

 

Sat. January 16, 2027 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: The Well, Hilliard Recreation and Wellness Center (Hilliard)

 

Sat. February 13, 2027 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Bob Crane Community Center (Upper Arlington)

Leader: Melissa Clark, LMT (Massage Therapy)
Topic: Massage therapy and Mental Health

 

*The following are priority locations in underserved areas of Columbus, so please sign up for them first if possible: Dodge Park, Far East, Linden, Marion Franklin, Woodward Park


Sat. October 10, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center)

Leader: Frances Horenstein, MD (Gastroenterology)
Topic: Liver Health and Fatty Liver

Sat. October 10, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Dodge Park & Community Center (Columbus) *Priority Location

Leader: Kenzo Ramos, MD (Internal Medicine)
Topic: Walking is medicine for your heart

Sat. October 10, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Big Walnut Park & Far East Community Center (Columbus) *Priority Location

Sat. October 10, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Park of Roses (Columbus)

Leader: Do Bair, CNP (Cardiology)
Topic: Cardiovascular Risks & Lifestyle Medicine

Sat. October 10, 2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Char-Mar Ridge Park (Westerville)

Leader: Christopher Smallwood, MD (Family Medicine)
Topic: Diabetes

Sat. October 17, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center)

Leader: Dr. Phil Berger & MCHS Residents

Sat. October 17, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Woodward Park & Community Center (Columbus) *Priority Location

Leader: Donald West, MD (Family Medicine)
Topic: Brain Health

Sat. October 17, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Marion Franklin Community Center (Columbus) *Priority Location

Leader: JAYNINE VADO, DO
Topic: Your brain: how does it work and how do we keep it healthy?

Sat. October 24, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center)

Sat. October 24, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Dodge Park & Community Center (Columbus) *Priority Location