Kristin Livingston

Kristin Livingston, MD is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and serves as Director of the Orthopedic Trauma Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. She plays key roles in clinical leadership, quality improvement, and education within the department.

• Education: Dartmouth College (Undergraduate), UCSF School of Medicine (MD), Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency, Boston Children’s Pediatric Fellowship
• Professional Engagement: Member of Orthopaedic Trauma Association, POSNA, AAOS; serves on multiple hospital and departmental committees
• Research Focus: Specializes in pediatric orthopedic trauma, innovative imaging modalities, and family-centered care protocols. Her work addresses diagnostic accuracy, treatment standardization, and trauma system optimization.
• Clinical Innovation: Developed family education programs, revised fracture treatment protocols, and established triage algorithms for pediatric trauma urgency.
• Academic Collaborations: Partnered with Harvard Medical School Orthopaedic Trauma Initiative to bridge pediatric and adult trauma care.