Kristen Ohe, MD

Dr. Ohe moved to Grand Junction and joined General Surgeons of Western Colorado in 2024. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, she spent a year with AmeriCorps working on healthcare programs and initiatives serving refugee communities. She then earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where she continued her commitment to caring for underserved and diverse populations through participation in the Global Health Track. Dr. Ohe was also a member of the inaugural graduating class of the CU School of Medicine Colorado Springs Branch.

Dr. Ohe completed her General Surgery residency at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, followed by a fellowship in Trauma and Surgical Critical Care in El Paso, Texas. She is board-certified in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, with particular interests in trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, and rib plating/chest wall reconstruction.

For Dr. Ohe, surgery is about forming strong partnerships with patients and their families during critical times. She is committed to clear communication, compassionate care, and understanding the unique goals and needs of each patient. She believes in meeting patients where they are, working collaboratively through medical challenges, and advocating for them throughout their healthcare journey.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Ohe and her husband, Josh, enjoy gardening, traveling both locally and abroad, hiking, and skiing.