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Office
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106Phone+1 216-444-2200
Summary
- Dr. King is a member of the Cleveland Clinic Section of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS). She is the director of Benign Gynecologic Surgery and Associate Program Director of the MIGS Fellowship. She completed her residency training at Tufts University, Baystate Medical Center in Obstetrics and Gynecology followed by a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. While in Pittsburgh, she also obtained her Masters Degree in Medical Education from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS), and the The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and was elected to serve as an active board member on the AAGL Fellowship Board as well as the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Executive Board. Dr. King is a two-time recipient of the Golden Laparoscope Award, AAGL's most prestigious video award. She completed course work in the Surgical Education Scholars Program through APGO/CREOG in 2018.
Dr. King has spent time in Chad, Africa, as a volunteer surgeon. She also looks forward to similar work in Ethiopia, where she will teach minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Dr. King serves as the Associate Program Director of the MIGS fellowship. She has earned multiple teaching awards for education endeavors for both medical students and residents, including the Ellen Hartenbach Award in 2018 for Innovation in Simulation.
Clinical Expertise
- General gynecology, Minimally invasive surgery, Uterine fibroids, Vaginal agenesis, Endometriosis, Oopherectomy, Endometriosis removal, Septoplasty, Laparoscopic hysterectomy, Laparoscopic myomectomy, Adenomyosis, Simulation, Hysteroscopy, Ovarian cysts, Trachelectomy, Rudimentary uterine horn excision, Uterine isthmocele repair
Education & Training
- UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, 2014
- UMass Chan - BaystateResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008 - 2012
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2008
- Michigan State UniversityB.S., Physiology, Specialization in Bioethics Concentration in Psychology, 2000 - 2004
- University of PittsburghMS, Medical Education
- University of PittsburghMaster's, Medical Education
Certifications & Licensure
- OH State License 2019 - 2026
- WI State License 2014 - 2021
- PA State License 2012 - 2014
- MA State License 2008 - 2012
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- First Place Video Award, "Laparoscopic Ureterolysis: Techniques and approaches to ureter identification and dissection" ACOG, 2015
- First Place Video Award, "Laparoscopic Ureterolysis: Techniques and approaches to ureter identification and dissection" SGS, 2015
- Second Place Abstract Award, "Development and Validation of Laparoscopic Simulation Model for Suturing the Vaginal Cuff" APGO/CREOG, 2015
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Laparoscopic Vecchietti procedure: pearls for success.Jensara Clay, Cecile Ferrando, Thomas Gallant, Cara R King
Fertility and Sterility. 2024-12-01 - Synchronous Bilateral Ovarian and Pelvic Ectopic Mature Cystic Teratomas.Jensara Clay, Cara R King
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2024-10-03 - Endometriosis Is Associated With Higher Healthcare Utilization and Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms.Madison Simons, Michael Cline, Ashley Gubbels, Cara King, Anthony Lembo
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2024-10-01
Journal Articles
- The use of barbed suture for bladder and bowel repairChamsy D, King CR, Lee T, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 1/1/2015
- Development and Validation of a Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy Simulation Model for Surgical TrainingTunitsky E, King C, Barber M, Ridgeway B, Lee T, Muffly T, Paraiso M, Jelovsek E, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 1/1/2014
- Pelvic Pain in the Presence of Wandering SpleenKing C, Mansuria S, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Internship Preparation: It’s all about the people and packagingKing CR, Short J, Street J, Stewart K, CREOG/APGO, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2016
- Principles and techniques of laparoscopic dissectionKing CR, Lee T, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2015
- Laparoscopic techniques for ureter identification and ureterolysisKing CR, Mansuria S, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, 1/1/2014
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Lectures
- Controversies of MorcellationKohler, WI - 1/31/2015
- Work Up of the Pelvic MassWatertown, WI - 1/14/2015
- Pelvic Pain: Assessment and Treatment StrategiesMadison, WI - 1/12/2015
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Other
- Laparoscopic ureterolysis: Techniques and approaches to ureter identification and dissectionKing CR, Mansuria S, OBG Manag
1/1/2015 - Surgical Considerations for Sacrocolpoperineopexy (Video)King CR, Lee T, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Annual Meeting
Charleston, NC - 1/1/2013 - Simplified LeFort Colpocleisis with Incorporated Perineorraphy for the General Gynecologist (Video)King CR, Jones K, Harmanli O, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Annual Meeting
Hollywood, FL - 1/1/2012 - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- Managing Endometriosis: Research and RecommendationsApril 5th, 2022
- Self-Care with EndometriosisOctober 31st, 2023
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Society of Gynecologic SurgeonsMember
- AAGLMember
- Society for Simulation in HealthcareMember
External Links
- University of Wisconsinhttp://www.uwhealth.org/findadoctor/profile/cara-r-king-do-ms/9704
- Surgical Videoshttps://vimeo.com/drcaraking
- Twitterhttps://twitter.com/drcaraking
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