Kristopher Donald Collins, MD

Dr. Kristopher Donald Collins is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. With advanced fellowship training in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center, Dr. Collins is highly skilled in minimally invasive approaches, complex revision procedures, and implant selection tailored to each patient’s needs. At NanoKnee®, he focuses on delivering same-day outpatient joint replacement, aligning with the practice’s mission to restore mobility quickly and safely so patients can return to their lives with confidence.

Lancaster, OH

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Professional Philosophy

Dr. Collins’ philosophy is rooted in listening first and treating every patient the way he would want his own family cared for. He believes the best outcomes come from surgical expertise, trust, communication, and attention to detail. By understanding each patient’s goals and creating individualized plans, he strives to remove unnecessary hurdles and guide people back to the activities that make life worth living. At NanoKnee®, this patient-first philosophy aligns seamlessly with the clinic’s focus on restoring strength and freedom through advanced surgical innovation.

Professional Affiliations

Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Member, International Congress of Joint Reconstruction
Member, Virginia Orthopedic Society
Member, Lynchburg Academy of Medicine
Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Doctor of Medicine, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK

Singer Pollack Scholar
Bryant Leadership Award
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Surgery: NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY

Medical Focus

At NanoKnee®, Dr. Collins specializes in advanced procedures designed to restore mobility and function with minimal downtime. His expertise includes:

Nano Knee Replacements
Nano Hip Replacements
Revision joint replacement for failed or painful implants
Infection treatment and staged reimplantation
Unicompartmental knee replacement

Achievements and Recognition

Dr. Collins has earned recognition for academic excellence, leadership, and service. He is an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Singer Pollack Scholar Award and the Bryant Leadership Award during medical school. He has served in leadership roles including Total Joint Committee Chair and Orthopedic Advisory Board member during his tenure at OrthoVirginia. At NanoKnee®, his contributions support the mission of providing minimally invasive, highly personalized joint replacement.

Publications and Presentations

Dr. Collins has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and presentations on joint replacement, orthopedic trauma, and cost efficiency in arthroplasty. Selected works include:

“Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty: Reducing Hospital Cost Through Fixed Implant Pricing,” Journal of Arthroplasty, 2017
“Meniscal Tears Associated with Tibial Plateau Fractures: A Report on 661 Patients,” Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 2015
“Total Elbow Arthroplasty for Acute Distal Humerus Fractures,” American Society for Surgery of the Hand Master Skills Publication
“Classification of Knee Ligament Injuries,” Surgery of the Knee, 6th Edition He has also presented nationally at meetings such as the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting.

Personal Life

Outside the operating room, Dr. Collins is dedicated to his family and enjoys staying active. He finds joy in tackling challenging cycling climbs, hiking with his family, and coaching his children’s sports teams. His active lifestyle reflects the same freedom, strength, and connection he works to restore for his patients.