Kristin Kuntz, PhD

Psychology

Psychologist

Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

614-293-9600

About Me

As a health psychologist, my goal is to help patients manage the psychological and social (psychosocial) aspects that often accompany a medical condition. I specialize in the assessment and care of organ transplant patients.

The mind and body are closely connected; issues with one aspect can greatly impact the other. My philosophy is that any psychosocial issues a patient may experience throughout the transplant process should be addressed. Before transplant, I evaluate patients in an effort to identify and reduce any psychological and behavioral issues that may act as barriers to a successful outcome. I also provide psychological treatment for patients who have difficulty adjusting to life after a transplant.

My research stems from my work with organ transplant patients. I study the relationship between chronic illness or transplant and psychological aspects, such as depression, anxiety and quality of life.

I also serve on the OSU Comprehensive Transplant Center's Patient Selection Committees for Heart, Lung, Kidney, Pancreas, and Liver transplant.

Highlights

Specialize in health psychology for organ transplant patients
Research focus: psychological effect of chronic illness, transplant

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

Heart Transplantation
Transplantation
Liver Transplantation
Lung Transplantation
Kidney Transplantation
Pancreas Transplantation
Organ Transplantation
Psychology
Behavioral Medicine
Cognitive Therapy
Psychiatry

Education and Training

Education History

Graduate

Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
9/22/1999 - 12/10/2006

Internship

University of Florida Medical School, Gainesville, FL
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2006

Fellowship

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
9/18/2006 - 9/17/2007

Academic Information

My Department

Psychiatry

My Division

Health Psychology

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. Kuntz has reported no relationships with companies or entities.