About Me
I am a board-certified nurse practitioner who specializes in providing comprehensive weight management care. I primarily work with patients undergoing metabolic and bariatric procedures such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I am involved in every step of the process, from helping patients prepare for the surgery to providing follow-up treatment. I also provide care for those with a history of adjustable gastric banding. In my role as a surgical advanced practice provider (APP) lead, I have the privilege of mentoring and supporting surgical APPs in multiple clinical areas.
My patients can expect personalized treatment plans, and I always consider their specific strengths and limitations to achieve the best results possible. I believe in the chronic nature of obesity, and I am focused on providing exceptional weight management care to help improve each patient’s overall health and quality of life. I am also passionate about education in this area. While my practice is focused on adult patients, I feel strongly that we need to address the family, educational and institutional structures that place both adults and children at risk for health problems related to excess weight.
It’s a privilege to continue my career at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where the wealth of resources is unparalleled. I appreciate the opportunity to consult, collaborate and learn from other expert specialists in this interdisciplinary environment, which further enhances the care we can offer to our patients. My role at Ohio State also includes training future providers as a preceptor for APP students.
Since joining the team here at Ohio State, I am proud to have been involved in efforts to expand care opportunities for advance practice providers in the state. I was part of the team that worked to obtain prescriptive privileges for nurse practitioners for weight management medications, including phentermine, phentermine-topiramate, bupropion-naltrexone and liraglutide.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I serve on the Support Group committee in the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and I am a fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA). I was also a founding APP board member of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT).
When I’m not working, I love spending time outdoors. I enjoy relaxing with my family, cooking, reading and working in the garden.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2019
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Bariatric Surgery
- Weight Reduction Programs
Locations Where I Practice
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-3890
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Graduate
Ohio State University College Of Nursing, Columbus, OH
9/1/2007 - 6/12/2011
Board Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center-Adult Nurse Practitioner
8/19/2011
Academic Information
My Department
Surgery
My Division
General and Gastrointestinal Surgery
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.
57 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
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
I had a wonderful nurse assistant who took extra time discussing ALL my concerns and not rushing me, but listening and helping me with each issue.
Kirsten and Victoria listened to me and treated me well
Very detailed and concerned about all aspects of my care
Kirsten is the best care provider I have ever had. She listens, she speaks to me in a language I understand and she is vvery educated in her field
Very good know knowledge and explains everything extremely well!!
Fue excelente, con mucha paciencia y dispuesto a responder todas mis preguntas.
She was very nice and listen to everything I said
Knowledgeable and helpful
Kirsten was very professional and personable.
Nothing bad.
Answered all my concerns and polite.
Always exceptional
Nothing bad to say, it's been a good positive experience.
Kristen is the best she is always pleasant so compassionate & caring. She always works with me to come up with a plan to ensure I am living a healthy lifestyle.
Wonderful staff.
She was amazing very nice and comfortable to talk with.
Good experience.
Excellent care.
She is always friendly and informative.
Excellent care.
I'm very satisfied with regarding of the care that I was provide.
ALWAYS GOOD
She really made me feel it was important for me to be there for my yearly check-up & spent time with me. I felt very good about this office visit.
Kirsten was excellent. She gave me the best assessment I've ever had.
Good.
She very good & detail in explanation.