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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. November 14, 2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Char-Mar Ridge Park (Westerville)

Leader: Anita M Steinbergh, DO (Family Medicine)

Topic: Preparing For Potential Emergencies On the Walking/HikingTrail

   

 

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

Leader: Dr. Molly Wilson

 

Sat. December 12, 2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Char-Mar Ridge Park (Westerville)

 

Sat. January 9, 2027 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Char-Mar Ridge Park (Westerville)

 

Sat. February 13, 2027 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Char-Mar Ridge Park (Westerville)

 

Sat. March 13, 2027 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Char-Mar Ridge Park (Westerville)

 

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)

Leader: Matthew Hadad, MD (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Topic: Robotic-assisted Hip and Knee Replacements

   

 

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)

Leader: Na Li, MD, PhD (Gastroenterology & Hepatology)

Topic: Fatty Liver

   

 

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)

Leader: Ashley Toler, NP (Pediatrics)

Topic: Winter Fitness

   

 

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

   

 

Sat. February 20, 2027 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: The Well, Hilliard Recreation and Wellness Center (Hilliard)

 

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

 

Sat. March 20, 2027 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: The Well, Hilliard Recreation and Wellness Center (Hilliard)

 

*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 31, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center)

Leader: Wisler Saint-Vil, MD (Sports Medicine)

Topic: Walking

   

Sat. November 7, 2026 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Annual Celebration at Franklin Park (Columbus)

Leader: David Sabgir, MD
Topic:

Sat. November 14, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center)

Sat. November 14, 2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Char-Mar Ridge Park (Westerville)

Leader: Anita M Steinbergh, DO (Family Medicine)

Topic: Preparing For Potential Emergencies On the Walking/HikingTrail

   

Sat. November 21, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center)

Leader: Dr. Phil Berger & MCHS Residents

Sat. November 28, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center)

Leader: Erica Schwaiger Kemp, DO (Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine)

Topic: Obstructive Sleep Apnea

   

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

Leader: Dr. Molly Wilson

Sat. December 5, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center)

Leader: Dr. Phil Berger & MCHS Residents

Sat. December 12, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center)

Sat. December 12, 2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Char-Mar Ridge Park (Westerville)