KristinaKarlsonMD

Gynecologic Surgeon and Obstetrics | United States Air Force

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I am a physician in Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics in the United States Air Force. I strive to provide patient-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care.

I take interest in chronic pelvic pain, menstrual disorders, minimally invasive Gynecologic Surgery, and education.

Joint Service Commendation Medal United States Armed Forces, 2024
Outstanding Minimally Invasive Surgeon Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons, 2024
Outstanding Resident Society of Gynecologic Oncology, 2024
Excellence in Urogynecology American Urogynecologic Society, 2024
Ernest Lockrow Innovation and Leadership Award Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 2024
Honorary Resident Award American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, 2023
Intern of the Year Walter Reed National Miltary Medical Center Department of Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics, 2021
Golden Apple, Medical Student Teaching Award Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 2021
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PubMed

In a Pinch: An Unusual Case of Zoon's Vaginitis, a Plasma Cell Disorder.
Kristina Karlson, Dane Fishburn, Katerina Shvartsman, Sara Elling, Andrea Snitchler
Cureus. 2023-08-01
What Military Applicants Value When Choosing a Residency in Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics.
Judith Makenzie Mathess, Kristina Karlson, Lindsay Chatfield, Katerina Shvartsman
Military Medicine. 2024-10-25

Journal Articles

Medical School Sex Trafficking Curriculum: A Student-Driven Approach
3. Karlson, K. L., Tillson, C., Van Enkevort, E., Raiciulescu, S., Bach, D., Valenti, J., Triano, M., The Journal of Human Trafficking, 11/15/2022
Legislative Perspectives on Human Trafficking Training for Physicians
4. Borham, K. L., Eret, C., Berstein, B., Rhodes, S., The Journal of Human Trafficking, 12/13/2021

Books/Book Chapters

Medical Perspectives on Human Trafficking in Adolescents: A Case Based Guide
Chapter: Human Trafficking in Adolescents and Young Adults with Co-existing Disordered Eating Behaviors
Page 165 - 177Chaffee T., Borham K. L., Saldanha N.E., Gajaria A., Strickler H.Editors: Titchen, K. & Miller, E.Springer2020

Abstracts/Posters

Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecology: Pro Tips
Karlson, K. L., Miles, S., JMIG, AAGL, Nashville, TN, 11/2023
Medical School Curricular Development: Sex Trafficking, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Trauma-Informed Care
Borham, K., Dawgert, F., Triano, M., ACOG ACSM, Nashville, TN, 5/2019