Kristin G. Crichton, DO

Child Abuse Pediatrician

Dr. Kristin G. Crichton is a Child Abuse Pediatrician in Columbus, OH with special training and skill in identifying and treating all forms of child abuse. As a Child Abuse Pediatrician, Kristin G. Crichton, DO performs patient evaluations with other psychiatric specialists and child protective agencies. Child Abuse Pediatrics is the diagnosis and treatment of all types of abuse in children and adolescents. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Child Abuse Pediatricians include child neglect, as well as physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Child Abuse Pediatricians include research and instruction, medical history analysis, diagnosis, reporting, and providing expert medical testimony.

A Child Abuse Pediatrician serves as a resource to children, families and communities by accurately diagnosing abuse; consulting with community agencies on child safety; providing expertise in courts of law; treating consequences of abuse and neglect; directing child abuse and neglect prevention programs and participating on multidisciplinary teams investigating; and managing child abuse cases.

Emergency Pediatrician

Dr. Kristin G. Crichton is an Emergency Pediatrician in Columbus, OH with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing severe or life-threatening conditions in children and adolescents. As an Emergency Pediatrician, Kristin G. Crichton, DO performs in healthcare facilities like emergency rooms and pediatric urgent care centers. Emergency Pediatrics is a medical subspecialty that provides emergency medical attention for acute illnesses and injuries in children and adolescents. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Emergency Pediatricians include severe infections, allergic reactions, asthma attacks, overdoses, injuries, burns, seizures, and shock. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Emergency Pediatricians include imaging tests, mechanical ventilations, intubations, and splintings.

A pediatrician who has special qualifications to manage emergencies in infants and children.