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Kathleen Beavis, MD, Pathology, Chicago, IL

KathleenG.BeavisMD

Pathology Chicago, IL

Microbiology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Professor of Pathology, University of Chicago Medical Director of Quality, Clinical Laboratories Medical Director of the Clinical Microbiology and Immunology Laboratories

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  • Office

    5841 S Maryland Ave
    Chicago, IL 60637
    Phone+1 888-824-0200

Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Medical Microbiology, 1991 - 1992
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1988 - 1991
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalInternship, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1987 - 1988
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1987
  • Bryn Mawr College
    Bryn Mawr CollegePost-baccalaureat pre-medical courses, 1981 - 1982
  • Universitaet Tuebingen
    Universitaet TuebingenRotary Fellowship, 1980 - 1981
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityAB, Philosophy With An Emphasis On Logic, Mathematical Theory, And Philosophy Of Science, 1976 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1991 - 2003
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1992 - 2002
  • American Board of Pathology Clinical Pathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Trustee American Board of Pathology, 2019
  • First Place Poster Award University of Chicago Medicine Quality and Safety Symposium, 2016
  • Third Place Poster Award University of Chicago Medicine Quality and Safety Symposium, 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Misdiagnosis of Bordetella Bronchiseptica Respiratory Infection as Bordetella Pertussis by Multiplex Molecular Assay  
    Vera Tesic, Kathleen Mullane, Kathleen G Beavis, Jennifer Pisano, Moira C McNulty, Jennifer L Steinbeck, David Pitrak, Clinical Infectious Diseases

Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Comparison of Cepheid Xpert® Flu/RSV XC and BioFire FilmArray® for detection of influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus
    Wahrenbrock MG, Matushek S, Boonlayangoor S, Tesic V, Beavis KG, Charnot-Katsikas A, J Clin Microbiol, 1/20/2016
  • BioFire FilmArray Respiratory Panel for Detection of Enterovirus D68
    Shibib DR, Matushek SM, Beavis KG, Gawel SH, Charnot-Katsikas A, J Clin Microbiol, 1/1/2016
  • Influenza among afebrile and vaccinated health care workers
    Ridgway JP, Bartlett AH, Garcia-Houchins S, Cariño S, Enriquez A, Marrs R, Perez C, Shah M, Guenette C, Mosakowski S, Beavis KG, Landon E, Clin Infect Dis, 1/2/2015
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Lectures

  • Testing the Test: A Day in the Life of a Clinical Pathologist 
    1/1/2016
  • Best Practices in Microbiology 
    American Hospital in Dubai, UAE - 1/1/2016
  • The Role of the Microbiology Laboratory in Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs 
    Arab Health, Dubai, UAE - 1/1/2016
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Press Mentions

  • Routine HIV Screenings Decreased, Patients with Acute HIV Infections Increased in Chicago ERs During COVID
    Routine HIV Screenings Decreased, Patients with Acute HIV Infections Increased in Chicago ERs During COVIDOctober 23rd, 2020
  • Researchers Aim to Solve Challenges of Opt-Out HIV Testing
    Researchers Aim to Solve Challenges of Opt-Out HIV TestingJune 25th, 2018
  • U.S. Labs Spent Millions to Bolster Covid-19 Testing — and They're Still Struggling to Keep Up
    U.S. Labs Spent Millions to Bolster Covid-19 Testing — and They're Still Struggling to Keep UpDecember 6th, 2020

Professional Memberships