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Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Palo Alto, CA

KarthikBalakrishnanMDMPH, FAAP, FACS

Otolaryngology (ENT) Palo Alto, CA

Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)

Surgeon-in-Chief, Stanford Children's Health/Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Associate Professor, Otorhinolaryngology; Medical Director for Surgical Performance Improvement, LPCH

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  • Office

    725 Welch Rd
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-497-8000
    Fax+1 650-498-2734

Summary

  • Surgeon-in-Chief at Stanford Children's Health/Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Board-certified otolaryngologist specializing in complex pediatric airway reconstruction and aerodigestive disorders, pediatric voice and swallow disorders, head & neck vascular anomalies, and pediatric head & neck surgery. Research interests in medical decision-making, cognitive and implicit bias, DEIJ in health care and in the health care workforce, quality and value improvement. Based at Stanford Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.

Education & Training

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2012 - 2014
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2005 - 2012
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonMPH, Health Services, 2006 - 2008
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonM.P.H., Health Services, 2006 - 2008
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 2005 - 2006
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2005
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityA.B., Anthropology, Summa Cum Laude, 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2014 - 2020
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2018 - 2019
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2012 - 2015
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2005 - 2012
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics, 2016
  • Magna Cum Laude Award, Electronic Educational Exhibits American Society of Neuroradiology, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Impact of a Formal Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Curriculum: A Prospective, Controlled Trial  
    Karthik Balakrishnan, Nausheen Jamal, John P Bent, The Laryngoscope
  • Outcome Measures for Pediatric Laryngotracheal Reconstruction: International Consensus Statement  
    Reza Rahbar, Michael J Rutter, Catherine K Hart, Christopher T Wootten, Jonathan B Ida, R Paul Boesch, David R White, Shelagh A Cofer, Karen Zur, Cori Daines, Peter B ..., The Laryngoscope
  • Surgical management of posterior glottic diastasis in children  
    Sidell DR, Zacharias S, Balakrishnan K, Rutter MJ, de Alarcon A, Annals of Otology Rhinology, & Laryngology, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Save My Airway: Enhancing the Care of Children with Tracheostomy Tubes
    Conlon P, Balakrishnan K, Rosenman J, Cambern K, Cofer S, Smith P, Boynton B, Barry T, Mullenbach D, Feigal S, Bosley CL, Rohlik G, Society of Pediatric Nurses conference, 1/1/2017
  • Save My Airway: Enhancing the Care of Children with Tracheostomy Tubes
    Conlon P, Balakrishnan K, Rosenman J, Cambern K, Cofer S, Smith P, Boynton B, Barry T, Mullenbach D, Feigal S, Bosley CL, Rohlik G, Mayo Clinic Quality Conference, 1/1/2017
  • Multiple Pediatric Procedures Under One Anesthesia
    Balakrishnan K, Haile D, Huskins C, Hirsch S, Kane C, Mayo Clinic Quality Conference, 1/1/2017
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Lectures

  • Neonatal airway obstruction. 
    1/1/2017
  • Building a QI program 
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital - 1/1/2017
  • Pediatric airway reconstruction outcomes: Delphi project update 
    Genova, Italy - 1/1/2017
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Short on Evidence, Dubious Therapies Turn to the Tongue
    Short on Evidence, Dubious Therapies Turn to the TongueSeptember 8th, 2021
  • ‘Hidden Tongue-Ties’ in Infants Have Scant Scientific Backing
    ‘Hidden Tongue-Ties’ in Infants Have Scant Scientific BackingMay 26th, 2021
  • Physician Experts Highlight Research Ahead of Otolaryngology’s Annual Meeting
    Physician Experts Highlight Research Ahead of Otolaryngology’s Annual MeetingOctober 5th, 2018
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Committees

  • Member, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Committee - AAO-HNSF 2015 - Present
  • Director, Vascular Anomalies Task Force - ASPO 2015 - Present

Professional Memberships