Katherine Buck, MD
Physician, Associate Professor
Emergency Medicine
Conditions and expertise
- Emergency Medicine
Locations
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Academic information
Department: Emergency Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
I specialize in emergency medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I serve as director of geriatric emergency care, which involves overseeing the Level I Geriatric Emergency Department. My patients can rely on me for high-quality, compassionate treatment and trust that I will do everything possible to help them recover and return to their regular activities.
My clinical practice complements my research, which is focused on improving care for older adults. This includes working to enhance diagnostic accuracy with an emphasis on pneumonia and high-order drug interactions. My research is supported by a K76 award from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), and I am co-investigator on two NIA R01s.
I am an assistant professor of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. I serve as the president of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine’s (SAEM) Academy of Geriatric Emergency Medicine, and I was elected to the board of trustees for the SAEM Foundation. I am also on the board of governors for the American College of Emergency Physicians' (ACEP) geriatric emergency department accreditation. Through these roles, I hope to positively impact emergency medicine, improve care for patients and help mentor our students, residents and upcoming leaders in the field.
Conditions and expertise
- Emergency Medicine
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Emergency Medicine Ultrasound
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 - Residency - Emergency Medicine
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
6/13/2016 - 6/30/2019 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, United States
8/2/2012 - 5/22/2016
Certification
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American Board of Emergency Medicine
11/11/2021
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 11/3/2025 Dr. Buck 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.
- American College of Emergency Physicians