KarenMeekyongKimMD
Thoracic Surgery • Austin, TXAdult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
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Office
1201 W. 38th St
Austin, TX 78705Phone+1 512-500-8348
Education & Training
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2012 - 2015
Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2012
Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2023 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2009 - 2025
MI State Medical License 2015 - 2025
PA State Medical License 2011 - 2024
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsAcute type A intramural hematoma: The less-deadly acute aortic syndrome?Rana-Armaghan Ahmad, Felix Orelaru, Akul Arora, Carol Ling, Karen M Kim
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2025-02-01 - Malperfusion in Patients with Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: A Nationwide Analysis.Nicholas J Goel, John J Kelly, William L Patrick, Yu Zhao, Joseph E Bavaria
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-01-21 - Development of a Novel Society of Thoracic Surgeons Aortic Surgery Mortality and Morbidity Risk Model.Nimesh D Desai, Andrew Vekstein, Maria Grau-Sepulveda, Sean M O'Brien, Hiroo Takayama
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-01-01
Authored Content
- Poll: Lifetime Management of Severe AS in Young Low-Risk PatientMay 2021
- Imaging for LAA and ASD Percutaneous and Surgical ClosureJanuary 2021
- Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves Decreased Narcotic Usage After Thoracic or Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm RepairJanuary 2020
Press Mentions
A Surgery Resident's Breastfeeding StoryApril 26th, 2022- Making a Difference: CaringJune 23rd, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Active Member
- Fellow
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