MANSFIELD – A medical physicist at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital is being recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of medical physics. Peter Sandwall, PhD, has been named Fellow of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), one of the highest honors the organization bestows upon its members.
The designation recognizes contributions to the field of medical physics through education, research, and clinical service.
The Fellow designation is a peer-reviewed honor awarded to AAPM members who demonstrate exceptional achievement across multiple areas of the profession.
Sandwall, the sole medical physicist at Mansfield Hospital, earned the recognition for his contributions spanning nearly two decades, including clinical excellence, global health work, and extensive educational initiatives.
In his role at Mansfield Hospital, where he has served for nine years, Dr. Sandwall ensures radiation equipment operates safely and accurately. He works closely with physicians to direct radiation precisely to its intended target, minimize toxicity, and protect both patients and associates.
Dr. Sandwall earned his bachelor’s degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College, and his master’s degree and PhD from the University of Cincinnati.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Sandwall has dedicated himself to the education of current and future healthcare professionals. He teaches physics at North Central State College and has conducted extensive online training for physicists, physicians, and technologists around the world with the nonprofit Rayos Contra Cancer.
He serves as a Trustee of the nonprofit Radiating Hope and has supported cancer treatment centers in Honduras and other Latin American countries for the past 15 years. His contributions include training clinical associates on radiation planning systems and transferring equipment to underserved regions
“Peter’s recognition as an AAPM Fellow is a tremendous honor, and it reflects exactly the kind of dedicated, mission-driven care we strive to provide every day at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, said Curt Gingrich, MD, President of Mansfield and Shelby Hospitals.
“This designation affirms what our patients and associates already know: they are in the hands of world-class experts who genuinely care about the people of Richland County and surrounding communities.”
A Mansfield resident, Dr. Sandwall lives just a mile from the hospital and remains deeply committed to the community he serves. “Global health and rural medicine are about making sure everyone has access to care,” he said.
“Patients should know there is a whole team of competent professionals supporting them, and we’re committed to providing the best care.”