Kristine Orion

Kristine Orion, MD

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Physician

Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-8536

About Me

As a vascular surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, my focus is on caring for patients experiencing heart issues related to their blood vessels with an emphasis on aortic aneurysms. I serve as director of the Aortic Center and as surgical director of the Heart and Vascular Outreach Network. My role often includes performing emergency surgeries, but I also provide long -term care to help my patients manage symptoms and achieve their health goals.

I have been in practice for about a decade and my patients have excellent outcomes. During the preoperative consultation, my patients can rely on me to always take the time to thoroughly explain their complex procedure, including the risks and benefits associated with it and what to expect in recovery. I am proud to work alongside an exemplary team of nurses, radiology techs, scrub techs, cardiac anesthesiologists, and intensivists to provide the best comprehensive care possible. Here at Ohio State, I have been honored with the Clinical Mastery Excellence Award.

I have extensive training and experience with research that is focused on enhancing vascular techniques and improving patient outcomes. I am currently the primary investigator on four clinical trials centered on aortic aneurysms.

In addition to my clinical and research work, my role includes helping to train the next generation of physicians. I am a clinical associate professor of Surgery and hold the Philip Barbour Hardymon Professorship in Surgery title, and I received the inaugural Teaching Award in Vascular Diseases and Surgery.
Highlights
  • Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • Vascular Diseases

Locations Where I Practice

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL
8/1/2004 - 5/1/2008

Residency

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2013

Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2015

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery
11/20/2013

American Board of Surgery/General-Vascular Surgery
5/16/2016

Academic Information

My Department

Surgery

My Division

Vascular Diseases and Surgery

More About My Work

Reviews

The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. 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 Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

135 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.8 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.8 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.8 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.8 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.8 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.8 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Oct 05, 2024

    Good

  • Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

    Very good

  • Reviewed on Sep 28, 2024

    This is a super doctor. Would not choose anyone else.

  • Reviewed on Sep 28, 2024

    Very knowledgeable of my care

  • Reviewed on Sep 01, 2024

    AllGood

  • Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024

    Wonderful person and very friendly

  • Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024

    She answered the questions we had and was very nice. She also didn't act like she had such a full schedual that she was rushing in and out.

  • Reviewed on Aug 17, 2024

    Answered all concerns with full knowledge of my issues

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. Orion 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 Academy of Physician Associates
  • Vive Vascular

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