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Cara (Robinson) King, DO, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cleveland, OH, Cleveland Clinic

CaraRobinson(Robinson)KingDOMS

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Cleveland, OH

General Gynecology, Minimally Invasive / Endoscopic Surgery

Director, Benign Gynecologic Surgery, Section of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

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Summary

  • Dr. King is a member of the Cleveland Clinic Section of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS). She is the director of Benign Gynecologic Surgery and Associate Program Director of the MIGS Fellowship. She completed her residency training at Tufts University, Baystate Medical Center in Obstetrics and Gynecology followed by a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. While in Pittsburgh, she also obtained her Masters Degree in Medical Education from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS), and the The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and was elected to serve as an active board member on the AAGL Fellowship Board as well as the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Executive Board. Dr. King is a two-time recipient of the Golden Laparoscope Award, AAGL's most prestigious video award. She completed course work in the Surgical Education Scholars Program through APGO/CREOG in 2018.

    Dr. King has spent time in Chad, Africa, as a volunteer surgeon. She also looks forward to similar work in Ethiopia, where she will teach minimally invasive surgical techniques.

    Dr. King serves as the Associate Program Director of the MIGS fellowship. She has earned multiple teaching awards for education endeavors for both medical students and residents, including the Ellen Hartenbach Award in 2018 for Innovation in Simulation.

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    The Ins and Outs of Incisional Hernia Repair Podcast

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    Understanding Endometriosis Podcast

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    Cultural Competence and Caring for Transgender Patients

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Clinical Expertise

  • General gynecology, Minimally invasive surgery, Uterine fibroids, Vaginal agenesis, Endometriosis, Oopherectomy, Endometriosis removal, Septoplasty, Laparoscopic hysterectomy, Laparoscopic myomectomy, Adenomyosis, Simulation, Hysteroscopy, Ovarian cysts, Trachelectomy, Rudimentary uterine horn excision, Uterine isthmocele repair

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, 2014
  • UMMS-Baystate
    UMMS-BaystateResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008 - 2012
  • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Michigan State University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2008
  • Michigan State University
    Michigan State UniversityB.S., Physiology, Specialization in Bioethics Concentration in Psychology, 2000 - 2004
  • University of Pittsburgh
    University of PittsburghMS, Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh
    University of PittsburghMaster's, Medical Education

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State License 2019 - 2024
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State License 2014 - 2021
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State License 2012 - 2014
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State License 2008 - 2012
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • First Place Video Award, "Laparoscopic Ureterolysis: Techniques and approaches to ureter identification and dissection" ACOG, 2015
  • First Place Video Award, "Laparoscopic Ureterolysis: Techniques and approaches to ureter identification and dissection" SGS, 2015
  • Second Place Abstract Award, "Development and Validation of Laparoscopic Simulation Model for Suturing the Vaginal Cuff" APGO/CREOG, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The use of barbed suture for bladder and bowel repair  
    Chamsy D, King CR, Lee T, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 1/1/2015
  • Development and Validation of a Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy Simulation Model for Surgical Training  
    Tunitsky E, King C, Barber M, Ridgeway B, Lee T, Muffly T, Paraiso M, Jelovsek E, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 1/1/2014
  • Pelvic Pain in the Presence of Wandering Spleen  
    King C, Mansuria S, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (EMIG) 
    Chapter: Specific Knowledge Related to Gynecologic Endoscopy II 
    King C, Castellanos M, Thorpe AAAGL2014
  • Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery 
    Chapter: Laparoscopy in a Pediatric Patient 
    Mansuria S, King CEditors: Blundell R.Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, England2013
  • Women and Health 
    Chapter: Hysterectomy 
    Page 405 - 426Wang J, Robinson C, Burkman REditors: Goldman M, Troisi R, Rexrode K.Elsevier, Inc, Waltham, MAEdition 2nd,

Abstracts/Posters

  • Internship Preparation: It’s all about the people and packaging
    King CR, Short J, Street J, Stewart K, CREOG/APGO, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2016
  • Principles and techniques of laparoscopic dissection
    King CR, Lee T, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2015
  • Laparoscopic techniques for ureter identification and ureterolysis
    King CR, Mansuria S, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Controversies of Morcellation 
    Kohler, WI - 1/31/2015
  • Work Up of the Pelvic Mass 
    Watertown, WI - 1/14/2015
  • Pelvic Pain: Assessment and Treatment Strategies 
    Madison, WI - 1/12/2015
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Other

  • Laparoscopic ureterolysis: Techniques and approaches to ureter identification and dissection 
    King CR, Mansuria S, OBG Manag
    1/1/2015
  • Surgical Considerations for Sacrocolpoperineopexy (Video) 
    King CR, Lee T, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Annual Meeting
    Charleston, NC - 1/1/2013
  • Simplified LeFort Colpocleisis with Incorporated Perineorraphy for the General Gynecologist (Video) 
    King CR, Jones K, Harmanli O, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Annual Meeting
    Hollywood, FL - 1/1/2012
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Press Mentions

  • Self-Care with Endometriosis
    Self-Care with EndometriosisOctober 31st, 2023
  • Managing Endometriosis: Research and Recommendations
    Managing Endometriosis: Research and RecommendationsApril 5th, 2022

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. Cara King, Dr. Cara King, DO, Dr. C King, Dr. Cara Robinson King