Kristine Orion, MD
Physician, Professor
Vascular Surgery
Make an appointment
614-293-8536
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Carotid Artery Diseases
- Endovascular Procedures
- Foot Ulcer
Locations
- Outpatient Care New Albany
- Outpatient Care Dublin
- Heart and Vascular Memorial Health
Academics and research
Department: Surgery
About
- Gender
- Female
Biography
As a vascular surgeon at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, my focus is on caring for patients with aortic disease, including occlusions, dissections and aneurysms. I serve as director of the Ohio State Aortic Center and director of the Heart and Vascular Outreach Network. My role includes performing emergency surgeries, but I also provide long-term care to help my patients manage symptoms and achieve their health goals.
I have practiced medicine for more than a decade, and my patients have excellent outcomes. During the preoperative consultation, my patients can rely on me to thoroughly explain their complex procedure, including the risks and benefits associated with it, and what to expect in recovery. I am proud to work alongside an exemplary team of nurses, radiology technicians, scrub technicians, cardiac anesthesiologists and intensivists, to provide the best, most comprehensive care possible. Here at Ohio State, I have been honored with the Clinical Mastery Excellence Award.
Highlights
- <p>Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list</p>
Conditions and expertise
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Carotid Artery Diseases
- Endovascular Procedures
- Foot Ulcer
- Gangrene
- Limb Salvage
- Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Renal Artery Obstruction
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Vascular Diseases
- Vascular Surgical Procedures
- Vascular System Injuries
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Vascular Surgery
- Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, United States
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2015 - Residency - Surgery (General Surgery)
- University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA, United States
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2013 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
8/1/2004 - 5/1/2008
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
10/3/2024 -
American Board of Surgery/General-Vascular Surgery
5/16/2016 -
American Board of Surgery
11/20/2013
Academics and research
I have extensive training and experience with research that focuses on enhancing vascular techniques and improving patient outcomes. I am currently the primary investigator on four clinical trials centered on aortic aneurysms.
In addition to my clinical and research work, my role includes helping to train the next generation of physicians. I am a clinical professor of Surgery and hold the Philip Barbour Hardymon Professorship in Surgery, I received the inaugural Teaching Award in Vascular Diseases and Surgery.
Research interests
- Vascular Techniques
- Aortic Aneurysms
Academic information
- Department:
- Surgery
- Division:
- Vascular Diseases and Surgery
More about my research
News and media
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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.
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.
209 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
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. Orion has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Was impressed with her knowledge and very comfortable with her.
Excellent
Love her. I trust her and feel she is one of the best doctors in her field.
It is always good to meet with and to speak with Dr. Orion.
Good
Dr. Orion is amazing! She is not only an incredible physician but a personable, dynamic woman who is most impressive! I'm grateful that she is my doctor.
Excellent care. She explain to me about my medical condition
Good
Being treated with kindness
She treated me like a friend!
Excellent e
Excellent knowledge and easy to understand the plan of treatment ahead for me
Excellent care in every respect.
Always excellent with my doctor.
Good experience
Very nice
Good
Super I love Dr Orion!
She is always kind and compassionate
Dr Orion listens to my questions and answers them. I truly like the way she treats me.
Very good
I am extremely happy with my doctor and am so totally satisfied with all my OSU medical team. I feel I am blessed to have each of my providers. I brought my sister with me to my appointment as she was recently diagnosed with an aneurysm. I trust my doctor Kristina Orion so much and want my sister to have the best doctor available also.
Great doctor!
I liked Dr. Orion very much. She explained things well and I appreciated her concision.
Good
Kristine is always excellent and listens to my concerns.?
Always good to see and to speak with Dr. Orion.
No large wait time at all, the nurse, walked out the Dr was in the room within minutes. Dr Orian told me she was going to order preop tests. I had 3 that visit, 2 more 2 days later, and 1 more on the 3rd day after visit with Dr Orian, 6 test with results in 4 days, Excellent !
All good experiences
Good
Took time to get to know why I wanted things done before a date due to a huge trip and I didn't want to be in pain.
Very knowledgeable, empathetic and eager to help
Very professional upbeat vompassionate. Removed my stitches said ultrasound said veins were good but I did have hematoma but considering everything that happened. Emergency surgery etc She did say my leg will not be the same as it was before the procedure/emergency surgery to repair in femoral and saphrins veins I am having lots of swelling and pain. I did call back to office with question and they will be getting back with me with answer
Very respective & attentive.
Very good
Excellent
WAs very friendly and also asked about my holidays
Excellent
My experience was great
Always a pleasure to spend time with Dr Orion. She talks to me about my issues and is very clear about what's going on
Good
Very good
This is a super doctor. Would not choose anyone else.
Very knowledgeable of my care
AllGood
Wonderful person and very friendly
She answered the questions we had and was very nice. She also didn't act like she had such a full schedual that she was rushing in and out.
Answered all concerns with full knowledge of my issues
She was very professional
Always very satisfied with care received.
A+ Dr Orion is super
The provider was very nice she had a student with her , she asked me if it was ok before bringing her in, she explained everything to me . I had Avery good visit.
Very good
Good
Good
Very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. A great doctor.
My wife asked why one part of my aorta was not fixed during the other two surgeries. She said because the surgery for that the incision would be in a different area ( I have two major different incisions already) Also said this one would be more dangerous if I needed it in 10 years or so. My wife and I could have went without knowing in the the future this next surgery could be even more dangerous. Something we didn't need to know at this time. Maybe it could have been phrased differently.
Professional
Excellent
Provider was very knowledgeable and concerned about MY progress to date
Very good
Utmost respect for the provider Very clear with answers
It was like visiting an old friend who had medical knowledge about my condition.
She was current on my condition, showed me great concern, provided good advice.
Very good excellent
Dr. Orion is very professional and is a good listener. She is quick to answer questions and seemed genuinely interested in me.
I felt this provider made a couple medical assumptions not based on fact.
Excellent