David A Liebner, MD

David A Liebner, MD

Physician

4.9 out of 5

Specialty:Medical Oncology

Gender: Male

Academic Title: Associate Professor in the College of Medicine

Research Program: Translational Therapeutics

  • About Me

    I am a medical oncologist with a clinical specialization in bone and soft tissue sarcoma. I also serve as an assistant professor of medical oncology and biomedical informatics at The Ohio State University. As a member of the Translational Therapeutics Program at the OSUCCC – James, my research focuses on developing computational tools to improve prognostic and predictive models in sarcoma with the aim of facilitating more personalized cancer treatments. In particular, I’m interested in integrating results from sophisticated tests on patient tumors — including next-generation sequencing, proteomics and metabolimics — with clinical databases in order to help understand what treatments work best in individual patients. As part of this work, I have led the creation of a Sarcoma Registry at the OSUCCC – James to allow us to capture this clinical data in a rigorous manner. I have authored or co-authored numerous medical manuscripts on sarcoma, and I am active in national and international research groups that are dedicated to developing novel treatments for sarcomas. I have served as the principal investigator or co-investigator on nearly 40 clinical studies at Ohio State. I’m inspired by the mission of the OSUCCC – James to achieve a cancer-free world, and feel honored to be a part of that vision. Because each patient is unique, the medical and therapeutic regimens we provide should mirror that, and I believe the better our ability to accurately predict responses and customize treatments, the more positive outcomes we will see. I’m excited about the work we’re doing at the OSUCCC – James, and all of the potential medical breakthroughs to come.

  • Clinical Expertise

    • Skin Cancers
    • Sarcoma
    • Melanoma
    • Soft Tissue Cancers
    • Bone Cancer
    • Osteosarcoma
  • Research Interests

    • Thyroid Neoplasms
    • Sarcoma
    • Necrosis
    • Carcinoma, Renal Cell
    • Neoplasm Metastasis
    • Sarcoma, Ewing
    • Hemorrhage
    • Melanoma
    • Osteosarcoma
    • Rhabdomyosarcoma
  • Where I See Patients

    The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute

    The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute

    Location Information
  • Education & Training

    Fellowship - Hematology & Oncology

    • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
      700 Ackerman Rd, Columbus, OH

    Fellowship - Other, Not Listed

    • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
      700 Ackerman Rd, Columbus, OH

    Medical School

    • State University of New York at Buffalo
      3435 Main St, Buffalo, NY

    Internship - Internal Medicine

    • SUNY at Buffalo-Emergency Medicine GME
      100 High St, Buffalo, NY

    Residency - Internal Medicine

    • SUNY at Buffalo-Emergency Medicine GME
      100 High St, Buffalo, NY
  • Academic Office & Contact Information

    Academic Office:

    Lincoln Tower 1335
    1800 Cannon Dr
    Columbus, Ohio 43210

  • Reviews

    Patient Satisfaction Review

    The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the five questions gathered from the Outpatient Oncology survey, developed by Press Ganey Associates for use in oncology clinics across the country. On behalf of The James, Press Ganey administers the survey to patients who see our providers in an outpatient clinic office. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page

    The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of The James.

    4.9 out of 5 overall

    Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
    4.9 / 5
    Amount of time spent with you
    4.9 / 5
    Concern for your questions and issues
    4.9 / 5
    Skill and knowledge
    4.9 / 5
    Overall quality of care
    4.9 / 5

    Patient Comments

    Reviewed on February 9, 2025

    The team has been wonderful every time

    Reviewed on February 2, 2025

    Dr Liebner spent a lot of time with me and I did not feel rushed. Excellent doctor!

    Reviewed on January 25, 2025

    Dr Liebner is great

    Reviewed on December 24, 2024

    Doctor Leibner is an excellent Compassionate and Listener. He is tremendously knowledgeable about my condition. Thankful He is our Oncologist.

    Reviewed on December 8, 2024

    Dr Liebner is among the best. His knowledge is reassuring, and his communication skills are exemplary.

    Reviewed on December 1, 2024

    The care providers are welcoming, make me feel comfortable in sharing concerns, and I am fully confident that I am receiving exceptional care.

    Reviewed on October 27, 2024

    My Guardian Angels !!!

    Reviewed on October 8, 2024

    Excellent care and consideration by all

    Reviewed on September 1, 2024

    As previously stated Dr Liebner is the best.

    Reviewed on July 22, 2024

    Keep doing what your doing

    Reviewed on July 22, 2024

    Dr. Liebner always provides the information I need in a way that makes sense. I never feel rushed and he always answers my questions.

    Reviewed on July 7, 2024

    Dr. Liebner is an excellent doctor with current information and am impeccable bedside manner.

    Reviewed on June 30, 2024

    Fellow and attending physician entertained all questions. Both very adept at explaining in easy terms for understanding.

    Reviewed on April 29, 2024

    Dr. Liebner is a great listener. He explains test results well and offers his advice on care that I should receive.

    Reviewed on March 26, 2024

    All of my doctors make me feel comfortable.

    Reviewed on February 28, 2024

    Exemplary team of professionals.

    Reviewed on February 27, 2024

    Dr Liebner is thorough and personable individual. I feel fortunate he is involved in my care.

    Reviewed on January 22, 2024

    Superb care

    Reviewed on January 15, 2024

    Dr Liebner is empathetic and explains options with clarity. He is the best!

    Reviewed on January 7, 2024

    Dr. Liebner's care is excellent. He explains my options and works through medication issues

    Reviewed on December 27, 2023

    Dr Liebner answers all questions and does an exceptional job of explaining.

    Reviewed on December 17, 2023

    The care provider ranks very high in all regards in that I have complete confidence in his care

    Reviewed on December 4, 2023

    Dr. Liebner is knowledgeable and patient. He is passionate in what he does. We are grateful to have such a kind and knowledgeable oncologist.

    Reviewed on November 16, 2023

    Very comfortable

    Reviewed on November 15, 2023

    Good

    Reviewed on October 23, 2023

    Professional, empathetic, active listener, confident, and knowledgeable.

    Reviewed on July 24, 2023

    Dr Leibner, Dr. Grignol, and Bridget Hartwell, APRN were all very knowledgeable and reassuring. I appreciate each of their input very much.

    Reviewed on May 16, 2023

    Dr. Liebner and Michelle were very thorough!

  • Publications

    September 28, 2024

    A multicenter, randomized, non-comparative, phase II study of nivolumab ± ipilimumab for patients with metastatic sarcoma (Alliance A091401): expansion cohorts and correlative analyses.

    Seligson ND, Chen JL, Goodrich AC, Van Tine BA, Campbell JD, Richards AL, Antonescu CR, Liebner DA, Milhem MM, Streicher H, Tap WD, Schwartz GK, George S, D'Angelo SP

    J Immunother Cancer

    July 17, 2024

    Use of neoadjuvant paclitaxel in breast angiosarcoma-Impact on surgical resection and response rates.

    Selby LV, Clark E, Chen JL, Tinoco G, Beane JD, Pollock RE, Liebner D, Grignol VP

    J Surg Oncol

    May 18, 2024

    Clinical Characteristics, Patterns of Care, and Treatment Outcomes of Radiation-Associated Sarcomas.

    Raj R, Kim HG, Xu M, Roach T, Liebner D, Konieczkowski D, Tinoco G

    Cancers (Basel)

    March 27, 2024

    Afamitresgene autoleucel for advanced synovial sarcoma and myxoid round cell liposarcoma (SPEARHEAD-1): an international, open-label, phase 2 trial.

    D'Angelo SP, Araujo DM, Abdul Razak AR, Agulnik M, Attia S, Blay JY, Carrasco Garcia I, Charlson JA, Choy E, Demetri GD, Druta M, Forcade E, Ganjoo KN, Glod J, Keedy VL, Le Cesne A, Liebner DA, Moreno V, Pollack SM, Schuetze SM, Schwartz GK, Strauss SJ, Tap WD, Thistlethwaite F, Valverde Morales CM, Wagner MJ, Wilky BA, McAlpine C, Hudson L, Navenot JM, Wang T, Bai J, Rafail S, Wang R, Sun A, Fernandes L, Van Winkle E, Elefant E, Lunt C, Norry E, Williams D, Biswas S, Van Tine BA

    Lancet

    February 6, 2024

    Scalp Irradiation with 3D-Milled Bolus: Initial Dosimetric and Clinical Experience.

    Dibs K, Gogineni E, Jhawar SM, Baliga S, Grecula JC, Mitchell DL, Palmer J, Haglund K, Andraos TY, Zoller W, Ewing A, Bonomi M, Bhateja P, Tinoco G, Liebner D, Rocco JW, Old M, Gamez ME, Chakravarti A, Konieczkowski DJ, Blakaj DM

    Cancers (Basel)

    April 7, 2023

    Clinical markers of immunotherapy outcomes in advanced sarcoma.

    Husain M, Quiroga D, Kim HG, Lenobel S, Xu M, Iwenofu H, Chen JL, Verschraegen C, Liebner D, Tinoco G

    BMC Cancer

    April 3, 2023

    A Case of Mediastinal Carcinosarcoma With Beta-HCG Production and KRAS Mutation.

    Shaker N, Amadi CC, Welliver M, Otterson GA, Liebner DA, Shilo K

    Int J Surg Pathol

    January 9, 2023

    Autologous T cell therapy for MAGE-A4+ solid cancers in HLA-A*02+ patients: a phase 1 trial.

    Hong DS, Van Tine BA, Biswas S, McAlpine C, Johnson ML, Olszanski AJ, Clarke JM, Araujo D, Blumenschein GR, Kebriaei P, Lin Q, Tipping AJ, Sanderson JP, Wang R, Trivedi T, Annareddy T, Bai J, Rafail S, Sun A, Fernandes L, Navenot JM, Bushman FD, Everett JK, Karadeniz D, Broad R, Isabelle M, Naidoo R, Bath N, Betts G, Wolchinsky Z, Batrakou DG, Van Winkle E, Elefant E, Ghobadi A, Cashen A, Grand'Maison A, McCarthy P, Fracasso PM, Norry E, Williams D, Druta M, Liebner DA, Odunsi K, Butler MO

    Nat Med

    January 1, 2023

    Case report: Pulmonary synovial sarcoma in a long-term survivor of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma.

    Shilo K, Kneuertz PJ, Liebner D, Chen W

    Front Oncol

    January 1, 2023

    Sorafenib-Induced Capillary Leak Syndrome.

    Kwon H, Odackal J, Husain M, Liebner DA

    Case Rep Oncol

    March 31, 2022

    Phase I study of trametinib in combination with whole brain radiation therapy for brain metastases.

    Palmer JD, Prasad RN, Fabian D, Wei L, Yildiz VO, Tan Y, Grecula J, Welliver M, Williams T, Elder JB, Raval R, Blakaj D, Haglund K, Bazan J, Kendra K, Arnett A, Beyer S, Liebner D, Giglio P, Puduvalli V, Chakravarti A, Wuthrick E

    Radiother Oncol

    August 23, 2021

    Pancreatic enzyme autodigestion of an unresectable retroperitoneal liposarcoma.

    Zeh R, Wiseman J, Liebner D, Grignol V

    BMJ Case Rep

    January 1, 2021

    A case of multiple synchronously diagnosed brain metastases from alveolar soft part sarcoma without concurrent lung involvement.

    Damante MA, Huntoon KM, Palmer JD, Liebner DA, Elder JB

    Surg Neurol Int

    July 23, 2020

    A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II Study of Regorafenib vs. Placebo in Advanced/Metastatic, Treatment-Refractory Liposarcoma: Results from the SARC024 Study.

    Riedel RF, Ballman KV, Attia S, Loggers ET, Ganjoo KN, Livingston MB, Chow W, Wright J, Ward JH, Rushing D, Okuno SH, Reed DR, Liebner DA, Keedy VL, Mascarenhas L, Davis LE, Ryan C, Reinke DK, Maki RG

    Oncologist

    June 5, 2020

    Activity of PD1 inhibitor therapy in advanced sarcoma: a single-center retrospective analysis.

    Quiroga D, Liebner DA, Philippon JS, Hoffman S, Tan Y, Chen JL, Lenobel S, Wakely PE, Pollock R, Tinoco G

    BMC Cancer

  • Consulting and Related Relationships

    At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the university requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their university responsibilities. As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Liebner has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.

    • Aadi Bioscience