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Office
2100 Webster Street
Suite 520
San Francisco, CA 94115Phone+1 415-923-3067Fax+1 415-346-5019
Education & Training
- California Pacific Medical CenterFellowship, Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2005 - 2006
- University of Manitoba - Plastic Surgery ResidencyFRCSC, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2000 - 2005
- University of Toronto Faculty of MedicineClass of 2000
- Queen’s University, Cancer Research Laboratories, Department of Pathology, School of Graduate Studies and ResearchM. Sc., 1994 - 1996
- Queen’s University, Cancer Research Laboratories, Department of Pathology, School of Graduate Studies and ResearchM. Sc., 1994 - 1996
- Queen’s UniversityB.S., Life Science, First Class Honours, 1990 - 1994
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2004 - 2026
- American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaPlastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award Patients’ Choice Rated & Awarded by Patients, Vitals Awards & Recognition Program, Vitals.com, 2014
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Doctor of Excellence Leaders in Healthcare Network, New York, U.S.A., 2014
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 13 citationsBrief Report: Interleukin-17A-Dependent Asymmetric Stem Cell Divisions Are Increased in Human Psoriasis: A Mechanism Underlying Benign Hyperproliferation.Alexandra Charruyer, Stephen Fong, Giselle G. Vitcov, Samuel Sklar, Leah Tabernik
Stem Cells. 2017-08-01 - 35 citationsTransverse upper gracilis flap as an alternative to abdominal tissue breast reconstruction: technique and modifications.Rudolf F. Buntic, Karen M. Horton, Darrell Brooks, Ghazi Althubaiti
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2011-12-01 - 17 citationsThe free partial superior latissimus muscle flap: preservation of donor-site form and function.Rudolf F. Buntic, Karen M. Horton, Darrell Brooks, Charles K. Lee
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2008-05-01
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- After Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know if You Choose Breast Reconstruction.Horton KM, Coping Magazine, 9/1/2012
- "Transverse Upper Gracilis Flap as an Alternative to Abdominal Tissue Breast Reconstruction: Technique and Modifications".Buntic RF, Horton KM, Brooks D, Althubaiti, GA, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 1/1/2011
- Donor Site Optimization in Microvascular Breast ReconstructionHorton KM, 20th Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, San Francisco, CA, 8/14/2010
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Lectures
- Breast Reconstruction is Not-One-Size-Fits-All: Options for Women in 2013Belleview, Seattle, WA - 2/23/2013
- Choosing the Inner Thigh (TUG) Flap for Microsurgical Breast ReconstructionNaples, FL - 1/15/2013
- Maximizing Efficiency in the Operating Room and the Use of Social Media in Promoting a Reconstructive Microsurgery for Breast Reconstruction PracticeNew Orleans, LA - 10/27/2012
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Other
- Professional WebsiteHorton KM
http://www.drkarenhorton.com
1/1/2011 - Professional BlogHorton KM
http://www.drkarenhorton.com/blog/
1/1/2011 - Breast Reconstruction: Understanding Your Options (Invited Educational Teleconference Guest Speaker)Horton KM, Living Beyond Breast Cancer
http://www.lbbc.org
7/28/2010 - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- Clinical Trial Coming for RTP Biomaterials Startup Focusing on Breast ReconstructionAugust 11th, 2022
- BioAesthetics Announces Additional Clinical Study for NACgraftAugust 4th, 2022
- Dr. Karen Horton Is San Francisco’s Women-Focused Plastic SurgeonSeptember 5th, 2019
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External Links
- Plastic Surgery San Franciscohttp://www.drkarenhorton.com/
- Plastic Surgeon San Franciscohttp://www.drkarenhorton.com/about/plastic-surgeon-san-francisco-ca/
- @drkarenhorton on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/drkarenhorton/
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