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Karla Christian, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Nashville, TN

KarlaChristianMD

Thoracic Surgery Nashville, TN

Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Associate Professor of Surgery, Vanderbilt University

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  • Office

    2200 Childrens Way
    5247 Dot
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-936-5500

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1991 - 1994
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1991
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1987 - 1988
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1987
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2005 - 2022
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1986 - 2021
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2019 - 2020
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2018 - 2018
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2006-2014
  • Nashville Lifestyles Magazine Castle Connolly, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013-2014
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships