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Christopher Kaeding, MD

Physician, Professor

Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Accepting new patients

Conditions and expertise

  • Athletic Injuries
  • Knee Medial Collateral Ligament
  • Knee Injuries
  • Menisci, Tibial
  • Surgical Specialties
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Locations

  • Orthopedic Urgent Care

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Academic information

Department: Orthopaedics

About

Gender
Male

Biography

I believe that people should have their care personalized to fit their needs and situation.

I specialize in orthopaedic sports medicine surgery for active people. I enjoy helping people develop, maintain or return to an active lifestyle.

What I’m most proud of at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is our program that addresses anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury treatment, prevention and outcomes. Our research program has resulted in numerous research publications that have helped shape the care of ACL injuries across the country.

In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and climbing mountains. I have climbed mountains in Ecuador, Peru, Japan, Tanzania, Switzerland and across the U.S.

Highlights

  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2015, 2017 and 2018
  • Ohio State Department of Athletics Medical Director
  • Professor, Department of Orthopedics
  • Published in more than 100 medical journals
  • Named to the Castle Connolly list of 'America's Top Doctors'
  • Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
  • Best Doctor in America, 2017

Conditions and expertise

  • Athletic Injuries
  • Knee Injuries
  • Knee Medial Collateral Ligament
  • Leg Injuries
  • Menisci, Tibial
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment
  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgical Specialties

Locations

Orthopedic Urgent Care

in Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute
2835 Fred Taylor Drive
Suite 2000
Columbus, OH 43202
614-293-3600

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

Credentials

Education

Fellowship - Sports Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, United States
8/1/1988 - 7/31/1989
Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, United States
7/1/1983 - 6/30/1985
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, United States
9/1/1979 - 6/1/1983

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine
    11/9/2007
  • American Heart Association National Center
    8/15/2006
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
    7/12/1991

Ratings and 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.

119 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 / 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.8 / 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 / 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.6 / 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 / 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.8 / 5

Patient Comments

  • Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

    None, everything was great

  • Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

    Dr was v good, v serious, examined v well

  • Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

    Doc was great to explain

  • Reviewed on Oct 04, 2025

    Dr. Leading is outstanding. I felt I could trust his expertise and he showed a deep level of concern and care for me.

  • Reviewed on Oct 03, 2025

    Professional, thorough, kind, patient, listened carefully, encouraging

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. Kaeding 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.

  • Arthrex

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