Kristina Lehman

Dr. Lehman is an Internist and Pediatrician practicing primary care medicine in Columbus, OH. She established her own private concierge-style practice in March 2023 after 15 years in academic medicine.

Her passion for Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine began while breastfeeding her first son, when she realized how little she knew about feeding a baby. This experience inspired her to read extensively and led her to discover Laurie Jones MD, IBCLC, and Dr. MILK, which ultimately changed her life and career trajectory. She earned her Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) designation, completed the advanced course, became an IBCLC in 2017, and was recognized as a fellow of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine in 2018.

Dr. Lehman serves as the Executive Director of Dr. MILK and is the founder of the Facebook group Doctors Practicing Breastfeeding Medicine. Serving as Vice President and being part of the board to create a certification for Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine feels like the grand finale of her career journey, and she considers it an honor to work alongside such strong advocates for this field of medicine.