Nurse Navigator

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​Our dedicated Joint Care Nurse Navigator is here for you every step of the way. Whether you are considering surgery and have questions about The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center or have a question after your joint replacement is complete, you can be confident in knowing you have a consistent, dependable point of contact to help guide you.


Our Joint Care Nurse Navigator is: 
Karen S Gillespie RN, BSN, ONC

2139 Auburn Avenue

Cincinnati, OH  45219

513-557-4882   Office

513-557-4888   Fax

JointCare@TheChristHospital.com or Karen.Gillespie@TheChristHospital.com

Information Available Through the Joint Care Nurse Navigator

The Nurse Navigator is available to answer nearly all of your questions related to your joint replacement surgery. Common information she can discuss with you includes:

  • Guidance on the orthopaedic physician that is right for you

  • What to expect before and after your procedure

  • Preparing for your appointment with the physician, including imaging and test results to bring

  • Help with parking and directions

  • Travel and Accommodations recommendations