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Kristen Miller Nathe

Kristen Miller Nathe, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infants and Toddlers
  • Children 2-4
  • Children 5 and up
  • Teens

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Kristen Miller Nathe

Kristen Nathe, MD, completed her undergraduate education at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in biosystems engineering. She worked as an engineer for Lexmark International prior to receiving her medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. She completed her internship and residency at Prisma Health–Midlands/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia, where she held the position of chief resident for both her PGY-4 and PGY-5 years. Dr. Nathe then completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Nathe received her Board Certification with the America Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2019.

Dr. Nathe is a fellow and member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. She currently serves as a clinical assistant professor with the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Her specialties and clinical interests include pediatric orthopedics and trauma care, pediatric fractures, limb deformity and limb lengthening, clubfoot, gait analysis, developmental hip disorders and neuromuscular conditions.

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Care Team

Sara Grant Oliver
Orthopedic Surgery
Prisma Health Orthopedics – 14 Med Park

14 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29203

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Locations

  1. Prisma Health Orthopedics – Lexington
  2. Prisma Health Orthopedics – 100 Parkridge
    • 100 Palmetto Health Parkway, Suite 320, Columbia, SC 29212
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  3. Prisma Health Orthopedics – 14 Med Park
    • 14 Richland Medical Park Drive, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29203
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
  • Residency: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
  • Medical School: Wright State University
  • Professional School: University of Kentucky

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Insurance

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  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Absolute Total Care (Centene)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care
  • BCBS
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS PPC
  • BCBSSC Blue Reedy Exchange Product (Upstate)
  • BCBSSC State Health Plan (PEBA)
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue
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Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5

290 ratings, 47 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is derived from patient surveys based on the likelihood to recommend this provider’s office.

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    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    We waited for almost an hour in the exam room.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    From when we arrived to when we left everyone that we encountered was just exceptional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    Everything was fine

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    I feel like more time should be taken with the patient and parent. A timer was set and it was really quick and short. After a major pediatric surgery, I do not feel like appointments that are so far apart should be rushed. I feel like each stage of this process is super rushed, we were actually rushed out of the hospital the day of surgery..... before the medication was out of my child system. It seems that our time is not nearly as honored as the care givers. We are left to wait in reception well beyond our appointment times and then we are rushed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    The wait time between nurse and doctor in the room was approximately 1 hour.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    Everyone has been great. We so appreciate the staff and Dr. NATHE at this office.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    I feel like the overall visit can be improved if we the the clients didn't have to wait so long to be seen by the provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    The telephone service, answering service, and being able to make an appointment, correct an appointment, change an appointment, or anything having to do with the telephone services needs to be corrected or improved. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Nothing could have been different. Our visit with Dr. Nathe exceeded our expectations wildly. She was fantastic, answered all of our questions, and made the visit really amazing for me and my kids that were both with me. She was a fantastic doctor and we will always see her in the future. She was amazing.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    We waited for over 1 hour, this is unacceptable!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Communication during 1 hour long wait to be seen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Yall are great!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    The services was good. I put two because I thought it was a yes or no. But come to find out it's more. So they did an outstanding job. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    We waited a very long time in a waiting room, so it would have been nice to be seen when the appointment was supposed to be.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    We waited for an hour and a half before we saw the doctor. Even though two others saw us before the doctor, the wait was unacceptable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Everything was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Waited in the waiting room over an hour

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    I can't think of anything that would have improved an already amazing experience!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    We arrive early to the appointment and the wait time was longer than usual.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Was kind to her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    We waited quite a bit longer than expected to be seen so our baby was fine for the first thirty minutes of waiting but then got really fussy and it made the appointment more difficult when we actually did see the provider.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Staff could be more understanding, sensitive and not so rude.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    It would have been nice to not have such a long wait. We arrived a few minutes early for our appointment and 55 minutes later, we still had not been seen. So it would have been nice to have a shorter wait. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    I completely trust and respect the physician and am very happy with the care and referrals we received. It is very encouraging.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    When checking out, the receptionist was very rude. She was having a conversation with a co-worker while checking us out. She never made eye contact or told us to have a great day. Her customer service was awful and if it was my place of business she would have been fired. Make each customer feel important and engage with them. Her conversation could have waited.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    We got here at 3pm for a 310 appt. Did not see doctor until 420pm. Every time we go to this practice, we wait over an hour. The only practice this happens at. Not acceptable. We likened Nathe but we may not return as this seems to be the norm.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    We were treated very good. Very impressed with the doctor and her staff. Very happy that she was able to take Jordan as a patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    I've left 2 messages the next day to schedule my daughter's surgery. No call back. I will call again 1st thing in the morning.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    The x ray was done before they knew the exact location of the injury. When the doctor came in she looked at them and stated they did not xray the exact area of the injury. She did ab exam to determine the injury. During the exam she excused herself to take a call when she got an alert on her phone. She was gone for 12 minutes. I feel She was distracted and the x ray should have been done properly. We are still concerned ans need to schedule another appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    We did have to wait an hour and 15 minutes after our appointment time before we were put in the in the room. So that was a little annoying, but things happen.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Let me know what nurse I could follow up with if I have questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    No other way everything was well

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Upon arrival, my child and I waited over an hour and a half to be seen by the doctor. Also, the doctor looked extremely overwhelmed and tired, where I felt like, are they giving him the best treatment? Because she just looked so tired and overwhelmed, probably from seeing so many patients during the day.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    It will be helpful. We waited an hour over an hour and a half for an appointment. It will be helpful for them to let us know when the provider is running behind. So you don't have to keep walking to the front desk asking, you know, when will we be seen or anything like that. And I do understand things do happen and providers do get behind, but it will be courteous to let the parents know. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    No concerns everything was done as i like. Dr Nathe and her staff are awesome!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    I have zero concerns or recommendations. Dr Nathe has been great through out the entire process. The office staff is very efficient and friendly.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Wait times are long. More than an hour after appointment time. While I understand there are occasional emergencies, this is a recurring problem at Prisma Ortho with multiple different providers. It seems like there is institutional disdain for patient's time.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Be courteous and kind to my child, listen to the concerns of the patient and parent, without being quick to judge and be negative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Respecting our time is a big issue. We had a 1:50 PM appointment but weren't taken into a room until 2:50 PM. The nurses were clearly backed up and not moving fast enough. The doctor was in our room as soon as the x-ray was complete. The doctor was very prompt and thorough. But the one hour wait in the waiting room was too long.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    Nothing, the staff was fantastic and efficient!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Staff is amazing and courteous, this has been an overwhelming and challenging experience for me and my daughter and they are so nurturing and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    The staff could have been more honest and upfront about wait times. Sitting in a cold lobby with 2 children on the ASD spectrum was borderline intolerable. I was told to show up 15 -20 minutes early only to wait in the lobby for over an hour. I ended up missing another appointment that day. I understand that these appointments are very specific and specialized but the lack of communication was very poor.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    They were awesome they actually listened to what we needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    You did a great job!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    There is nothing in this aspect except for the fact that we waited over an hour in the waiting room and then another 30 minutes in the room. My appointment was at 3:30 and at 5:00, I was about to walk out and Dr. Nathe came in. She apologized which is fine. I understand they were backed up, but they should have rescheduled appointments instead of overextending their schedules. My child has a dinner time of 5:30 or he gets IRATE- we missed this time due to the traffic in Lexington and a 30 minute drive home. It was not a fun ride home. I shouldn't have to worry if I'm going to get home by 5:30 if I have a 3:30 appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    I have no request for improvements. As always we were satisfied and treated with respect during our visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    The wait time was horrible. We didn't get to see the doctor until an hour & a half after our appointment time. Other than that, the service provided was excellent.

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