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Kevin Couloures, DO, Pediatrics, Palo Alto, CA

KevinCoulouresDOMPH

Pediatrics Palo Alto, CA

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Pediatric Intensivist, Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Medical Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - CPMC

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  • Office

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

Summary

  • Dr. Kevin Couloures is a pediatric intensivist working at California Pacific Medical Center and is the Medical Director of the PICU. In addition, he is an active faculty member at Stanford University - School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and has been in practice 16 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in pediatric critical care medicine and is experienced in continuous renal replacement therapy, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, medical education, and procedural sedation. He also has performed research in the areas of team and patient-provider communication.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityMPH, 2008 - 2010
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, WilmingtonFellowship, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 2007 - 2010
  • A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children
    A.I. DuPont Hospital for ChildrenFellowship, Pediatric Critical Care, 2007 - 2010
  • Cedars-Sinai Hospital
    Cedars-Sinai Hospital2004 - 2005
  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2001 - 2004
  • University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2000 - 2001
  • College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
    College of Osteopathic Medicine of the PacificClass of 2000
  • Western University of Health Sciences
    Western University of Health SciencesDO, 2000
  • San Francisco State University
    San Francisco State UniversityM.A., 1992 - 1996
  • San Francisco State University
    San Francisco State UniversityMA, 1996
  • University of California, Davis
    University of California, DavisB.S., 1982 - 1987
  • University of California at Davis
    University of California at DavisBS, 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2001 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State License 2013 - 2019
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State License 2009 - 2014
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State License 2008 - 2010
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 2006 - 2010
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Snapshot Research Award SCCM, 2017
  • Snapshot Research Award Society of Critical Care Medicine, 2016
  • Young Investigator Award Society for Pediatric Sedation, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders in the ICU.  
    Marsenic O and Couloures K, Comprehensive Critical Care: Pediatric. SCCM
  • Impact of Safety Seat Inspection Stations on Proper Use and Reduction of Injuries and Death.  
    Couloures K, Elwell S, Critical Care Medicine Supplement e680
  • Use of Non-Infant Size Polyarylethersulfone Filter in Neonatal Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy to Prevent Bradykinin Release Syndrome.  
    Malone JR, Dasgupta S, Thompson G, Marsenic O, Couloures K, Pediatr Crit Care Med 13(6):720
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Cystatin C in Children on Chronic Hemodialysis.
    Marsenic O, Wieranga A, Wilson DR, Shrivastava T, Simon GA, Beck AM, Swanson TJ, Singh NS, Elberg G, Couloures K, Henry DD, Turman MA, ASN Abstract
  • Comparison of Cystatin C and Beta-2-Microglobulin Kinetics in Children on Chronic Hemodialysis.
    Marsenic O, Wieranga A, Wilson DR, Shrivastava T, Simon GA, Beck AM, Swanson TJ, Singh NS, Elberg G, Couloures K, Henry DD, Turman MA, ASN Abstract
  • Mesangial hypercellular infantile nephrotic syndrome.
    Marsenic O, Wasti AJ, Yu Z, Couloures K, Henry DD, and Turman MA, ASN Abstract
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Lectures

  • Utility of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Urinary Tract Infections and Preservation of GFR in Children with Spina Bifida. 
    Western Society of Pediatric Nephrology
  • Patient Safety: Improving the quality of Healthcare. Pediatric Faculty Development. 
  • Sepsis Identification, Stratification, and Intervention. 
    Pediatric Medicine Grand Rounds
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Other

  • Video presentations on Congenital Heart Disease, Fluid Management, Renal Emergencies, and Capnography 
    Couloures K, Oklahoma Emergency Services
    1/1/2013
  • Use of Synthetic Marijuana leading to renal failure. Featured Expert 
    Couloures K, Fox News
    Oklahoma City, OK - 1/1/2013

Committees

  • Member, Patient and Family Experience 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish