Establishes and maintains standards, registration, practice and professional conduct for physicians (Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, and Doctors of Podiatric Medicine), acupuncturists, anesthesiologist assistants, dietitians, genetic counselors, massage therapists, physician assistants, radiologist assistants, and respiratory therapists. Enforces the laws and rules governing the practice of medicine in the state of Ohio.

Offers online tools for consumers to check on credentials and any disciplinary action history of medical professionals and allied health professionals licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio, including physicians (Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, and Doctors of Podiatric Medicine), acupuncturists, anesthesiologist assistants, dietitians, genetic counselors, massage therapists, physician assistants, radiologist assistants, and respiratory therapists.

Provides information and credentialing validation to the public regarding physicians and other health professions regulated by the agency, accepts complaints regarding care provided by physicians and other health professions regulated by the agency