Women have played a transformative role in shaping healthcare, and this Women’s History Month, Good Samaritan Hospital is proud to spotlight one of its own pioneers: Dr. Kristine Borrison, an OBGYN by training and the Medical Director of Robotic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital. With an unwavering commitment to advancing women’s health through minimally invasive robotic surgery, Dr. Borrison is breaking barriers and making history.
Dr. Borrison has played a pivotal role in advancing robotic surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital. She performed the hospital’s first robotic-assisted surgery on the newly re-established program in 2010 and became Medical Director of Robotic Surgery in 2012. Passionate about patient-centered care, she has been a driving force in expanding access to minimally invasive surgery, particularly for women’s health. By championing robotic-assisted techniques, Dr. Borrison has helped patients benefit from faster recovery times, fewer complications, and better outcomes — giving them the opportunity to heal and get back to their lives sooner.
“I’ve always believed a good doctor is also a good teacher,” said Dr. Borrison. “My passion is helping patients reclaim their health. There’s nothing more fulfilling than hearing a patient say, ‘Wow, my life is back.’”
Under her leadership, Good Samaritan’s Robotic Surgery Program has flourished, setting the standard for excellence in women’s healthcare. As the hospital’s busiest benign gynecologic surgeon, she specializes in hysterectomies and uterine fibroid treatments, ensuring women have access to the most advanced, compassionate care possible. Beyond the operating room, Dr. Borrison is a mentor, training staff and fellow physicians to expand the reach of robotic-assisted surgery.
Born and raised in the South Bay Area, Dr. Borrison’s roots in the community run deep. After completing her medical education in Pennsylvania, she returned to California to be close to family. Originally planning to become a teacher, she found her true calling in medicine — but she still considers patient education a vital part of her work. Over the years, she has developed deep relationships with her patients, even caring for multiple generations within families.
One of her patients, Brenda W. states “I felt that she was understanding of what I was experiencing and she didn’t pressure me to get surgery. She was very nurturing and gave me options. It’s a pretty big thing to have your uterus taken out — it’s kind of like a goodbye to your old self — and she made the transition very comforting.”
Her impact extends far beyond the walls of Good Samaritan. A passionate advocate for women in medicine, Dr. Borrison continues to fight for better healthcare solutions and inspire the next generation of female surgeons.