Kristin Kuntz, PhD
Psychologist, Associate Professor
Psychology
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614-293-6724
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Psychiatry
- Cognitive Therapy
- Behavioral Medicine
- Psychology
- Organ Transplantation
- Pancreas Transplantation
Locations
- Brain and Spine Hospital
Academic information
Department: Psychiatry
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
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
Conditions and expertise
- Behavioral Medicine
- Cognitive Therapy
- Heart Transplantation
- Kidney Transplantation
- Liver Transplantation
- Lung Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Pancreas Transplantation
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Transplantation
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Psychology
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States
9/18/2006 - 9/17/2007 - Internship - Psychology
- University of Florida Medical School, Gainesville, FL
7/1/2005 - 6/30/2006 - Doctor of Philosophy
- Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
9/22/1999 - 12/10/2006
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. Kuntz has reported no relationships with companies or entities.