About Me
As a physician assistant, I specialize in treating patients with acute and traumatic orthopedic injuries. I am passionate about delivering the most supportive, compassionate care possible to help people through this vulnerable time. I go to great lengths to be easily accessible, and I always ensure each patient fully understands their diagnosis and treatment plan.
I’m also focused on offering my patients the necessary support to mentally heal from their trauma. I led the team that founded the Ohio State Orthopedic Trauma Survivor Event, which brings patients together annually for a day of support and collaboration.
I appreciate the abundant resources here at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center that enable me to continue providing the highest quality patient care possible. My work with patients and colleagues has been recognized over the years. I have been honored with The Ohio State University Medical Center Random Act of Kindness Award and have received a certificate of excellence as a top-performing provider.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I have a strong interest in patient care process improvement and minimizing post operative wound infections. I participated in research focused on negative pressure wound therapy in spinal fusion patients and coauthored an article published in the peer-reviewed International Wound Journal. I also spearheaded a quality improvement project that focused on deep vein thrombosis management in the orthopedic trauma patient population, with the goals of minimizing the financial burden on patients and addressing overcrowding in the emergency department.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2019
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Scoliosis
- Radiculopathy
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Traumatic
- Hematoma, Subdural
- Spinal Fractures
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Pain
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Multiple Trauma
- Fractures, Malunited
- Fractures, Bone
- Orthopedics
- Pelvic Region
Education and Training
Education History
Graduate
Marietta College, Marietta, OH
6/15/2009 - 7/16/2011
Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
8/4/2011
Academic Information
My Department
Orthopaedics
My Division
Orthopaedics
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.
83 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
5.0 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
She was excellent. Knowledgeable and concerned with a great bed side manner. Was really good at putting me at ease.
Good
Explained surgery, what to expect moving forward in a kind and understanding manner
They are so professional and so educated. I will be coming back to OSU MC from now on.
Good
Tip Top
PA did an excellent exam and addressed all my concerns! Great bedside manner and very personable!
Visits felt rushed
Listened to my concerns and explained everything in a way that made me feel much better about my recovery going forward
Muy bien
Other than the fact that I wasn't seen for over an hour after my appointment time, no concerns. Liz has been a wonderful sounding board for me when I was going through the most difficult time in my life. I appreciate what all the OSU staff has done for me over the past 2 years.
E Christ was kind, thorough and professional. A true asset to OSUMC
Good.
All good.
Absolutely excellent all around
Very nice, easy to talk with!
Very helpful, made several suggestions to help my healing
Very good and friendly
Elizabeth Christ is wonderful - listens so well, provides helpful & considerate advice.
Liz was amazing! She answered questions from my mom, partner and friend who were helping me navigate my recent injury.
The provider answered all of my questions and was very detailed in my further plan for care.
Answered all my questions, very knowledgeable about any concerns and my history the past few months. Very polite.
She's knowledgeable re: My injury & repair. When I contacted her via mychart she responded quickly. She was able to answer all my questions about my recovery - and I had a lot!
Very attentive and caring!
Very knowledgeable and offered explanations that were easily understood
Care provider was amazing.
I hope I never break my leg again but if by some chance I do - I hope I would get provider Elizabeth A. Christ she did a great job.
Happy with the care I received
Good
Elizabeth Christ is a very good communicator. She explored alternatives for my concerns