Emily Katafiasz, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Family Medicine
Make an appointment
614-293-3600
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Menisci, Tibial
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
- Arthritis
- Orthopedics
- Knee Injuries
- Osteoarthritis
Locations
- Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute
Academic information
Department: Family Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
As a physician assistant in sports medicine, I facilitate the treatment and management of patients with injuries caused by exercise or sports-related activities. I specialize in non-surgical treatment of acute and chronic knee conditions, and provide patients with physical therapy prescriptions, bracing options, injection therapy and medication management. I also assist the primary care sports medicine physicians with the management of treatment and follow-up care for commonly experienced conditions of the shoulder, elbow, hip and ankle. I spend time carefully educating patients on the nature of their diagnosis and reviewing available care options. I think it’s important to give patients realistic expectations for results and recovery. I believe a patient must be invested in improving his or her own health, so I like to work together as a team to develop the best treatment plan to get a patient back to a healthy, active lifestyle.
I chose to work at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center as I have always felt that in order to better oneself, one must surround oneself with the best. I enjoy collaborating with a group of some of the most talented physicians and advanced practice providers in the country, and working as part of a team to provide our patients with the highest quality care.
In my free time, I enjoy being active, traveling and spending time with my husband and our two young sons.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2018, 2019
- Assist annually with Columbus City Schools' Special Olympics physicals as well as other junior high and high school sport physical days in the community
Conditions and expertise
- Arthritis
- Knee Injuries
- Menisci, Tibial
- Orthopedics
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis, Knee
- Sports Medicine
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant
- St. Francis University-Loretto, Loretto, PA, United States
8/1/2008 - 8/1/2009 - Other - Physician Assistant
- Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO, United States
12/19/2006 - 8/2/2009
Certification
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National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
9/10/2009
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.
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Very helpful and explained everything in a manner we could understand.
Excellent, made the knee injection painless. Did what needed to do - best I have ever had
My first time to see her and I got lots of info and advice. She considered my concerns well
I was confused about the next steps to take with my treatment. There are multiple, so our discussion was extremely helpful.
Attentive-professional
Always pleasant and attentive to my needs
Emily is very professional and "knows knees" which is great for me. Asked about my family and upcoming trips.
Emily is very patient friendly & knowledgeable she takes the time to know my case when I come in & ask questions.
Emily is the best
Excellent person very personable
Emily is always spot on with her care and the information she provides me during treatment. The same holds true for Dr. Borchers.
She always listens to me
This is not my first visit and provider always shows genuine care.
Emily is the best!
On time and very attentive