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Karen Chojnacki, MD, General Surgery, Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

KarenA.ChojnackiMD

General Surgery Philadelphia, PA

Professor of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University

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Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 2000
  • Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2000 - Present
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1996 - 2024
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2011
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2011-2012
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Persistently Elevated Serum Lactate Levels 48 Hours Postoperatively Predict Increased Complications After Esophagectomy  
    Mona Taleb, Francesco Palazzo, Karen A Chojnacki, Adam C Berger, Ernest L Rosato, Journal of The American College of Surgeons

Authored Content

  • Persistently Elevated Serum Lactate Levels 48 Hours Postoperatively Predict Increased Complications After EsophagectomyOctober 2018
  • Comprehensive Multicenter Graduate Surgical Education Initiative Incorporating Entrustable Professional Activities, Continuous Quality Improvement Cycles, and a Web-Based Platform to Enhance Teaching and LearningMarch 2018
  • Comprehensive Multicenter Graduate Surgical Education Initiative Incorporating Entrustable Professional Activities, Continuous Quality Improvement Cycles, and a Web-Based Platform to Enhance Teaching and LearningMarch 2018

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations