Krisanna Deppen, MD

System Lead, Addiction Medicine. Addiction Medicine Fellowship at Grant Medical Center

OhioHealth

Dr. Krisanna Deppen is a strategic healthcare leader and board-certified Addiction Medicine physician based in Columbus, Ohio. Driven by a commitment to health equity and expanding compassionate care for underserved populations, Dr. Deppen brings deep clinical expertise and a proven record of pioneering impactful programs. She has spearheaded innovative initiatives such as the creation of OhioHealth’s Addiction Medicine Fellowship, the launch of Columbus’s first opioid stabilization center, and the expansion of community-based outreach through programs like Wellness on Wheels. Beyond her program development and advocacy, Dr. Deppen has held influential roles including Physician Chair of the OhioHealth Addiction Medicine/Opioid Stewardship Clinical Guidance Council, Vice Chair of the Ohio Professionals Health Program Board, and President of the Ohio Society of Addiction Medicine.

Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Akron, Akron, OH, Natural Sciences Combined BS/MD Program; MD, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, OH, Medicine; Masters, Jefferson University, Population Health Management

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