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Loree Kalliainen, MD, Plastic Surgery, Providence, RI

LoreeKKalliainenMD

Plastic Surgery Providence, RI

Hand

Past Program Director, Hand Surgery Fellowship Past Chief of Staff, Regions Hospital

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  • Office

    235 Plain Street
    Suite 203
    Providence, RI 02905
    Phone+1 401-444-7041
    Fax+1 401-444-8052

Summary

  • Dr. Loree Kalliainen is a plastic surgeon in Providence, RI and is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School and has been in practice 26 years. She specializes in hand and is experienced in clinical research, medical ethics, hand and wrist surgery, plastic and reconstructive microsurgery, and epistemology of medicine.

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaMA, Philosophy, 2012
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaMA, Philosophy, 2012
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Hand Surgery (Plastic Surgery), 1999 - 2000
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1996 - 1999
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganNo degree, Basic science research: nerve and muscle, 1994 - 1996
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1994
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1991
  • Michigan Technological University
    Michigan Technological UniversityBS, Biological Sciences, 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2015 - 2020
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2004 - 2015
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2004 - 2015
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2000 - 2004
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1994 - 2001
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CITI research training CITI
  • Folio“Eddie” Award Finalist for PRS Women in Plastic Surgery Series 2017
  • Top Doctors Minnesota Monthly, 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Cleft Lip Surgical Intervention in Resource Constraint Settings: A Case Report  
    Kumar A, Kalliainen L, Health, 1/1/2016
  • Ethnic and gender diversity in hand surgery trainees  
    Bae GH, Lee AW, Park DJ, Maniwa K, Zurakowski D, ASSH Diversity Committee (Kang L, LaPorte DM, Lattanza LL, Ouellette EA, Zlotolow DA, Awan H, Ortiz JA, Pirela-Cruz MA..., J Hand Surg, 1/1/2015
  • The Management of Web Space Contractures  
    Kalliainen LK, Schubert W, Clin Plastic Surg, 1/1/2005
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • The Relationship of Surgeon Behaviors to Opioid Use Following Breast Reduction Surgery
    Sieber DA, Heinrich CA, Kalliainen LK, ASAPS annual meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1/1/2015
  • Reinnervating Skeletal Muscle Using Termino-Lateral Neurorraphy
    Kalliainen LK and Kuzon WM, Can J Plast Surg, 1/1/1996
  • Specific Force Deficit in Skeletal Muscle Reinnervated by End-to-End Nerve Coaptation
    Kalliainen LK and Kuzon WM, Can J Plast Surg, 1/1/1996
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Lectures

  • Defining acuity and operative indications in hand trauma 
    Lower Hutt, New Zealand - 1/1/2014
  • Gastroschisis: Reappraisal of Treatment and Options 
    Toronto, Canada - 1/1/1994
  • Basics of Hand Surgery 
    Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt, New Zealand - 1/31/2017
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Other

  • Cough and breathe: tips for injections 
    Kalliainen LK, ASSH Correspondence News
    https://www.assh.org/Hand-e/Practice-Management-Tools/ASSH-Newsletters/Correspondence-News/Details/ArticleID/51429/Cough-and-Breathe-Tips-for-Injections
    1/1/2016
  • The use of a Best Practice Alert in the electronic health record following peripheral nerve repair 
    Kalliainen LK, McKinney Z, ASPN Spring Newsletter
    1/1/2015
  • Survey reveals specialty’s professionalism issues 
    Kalliainen LK, Plastic Surgery News
    1/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Gender-Related Differences in Coding Contribute to Lower Incomes for Women Plastic Surgeons
    Gender-Related Differences in Coding Contribute to Lower Incomes for Women Plastic SurgeonsOctober 27th, 2022

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