KarenMRiegerMD

Thoracic Surgery • Indianapolis, IN

Cardiovascular Surgery

Associate Professor, Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine

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Office
545 Bamhill Dr Eh 215
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone+1 317-278-0944
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Education & Training

Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1998 - 2000
University of FloridaResidency, Surgery, 1990 - 1996
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

IN State Medical License 1997 - 2025
FL State Medical License 1992 - 2015
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Pilot intervention to increase uptake of lung cancer screening through the emergency department.
Nicholas R Pettit, Diane Horner, Sara Freeman, Karen Rieger> ;The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2024 May 1
3 citations
Endobronchial Valve Placement for Pulmonary Tuberculosis-related Bronchocutaneous Fistula After Thoracoplasty.
Khalil Diab, Karen M. Rieger, Aliya Noor> ;Journal of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology. 2020 Oct 1
1 citations
The Influence of Airway Closure Technique for Right Pneumonectomy on Wall Tension During Positive Pressure Ventilation: An Experimental Study.
Caleb R. Matthews, Debkalpa Goswami, Neal K. Ramchandani, Adrian L. Huffard, Karen M. Rieger, Jerry V. Young, Ramses V. Martinez, Kenneth A. Kesler> ;Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2020 May 19
A Case Report of an Early Response to Definitive Chemoradiation for Esophageal Carcinoma Cuniculatum
D. Long, Ahmad Al-Hader, Robert E. Emerson, Karen M. Rieger, William G. Carlos, Hala Fatima, Feng-Ming Kong> ;Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2020 Apr 25
27 citations
Management of anastomotic leaks following esophagectomy: when to intervene?
Joshua L. Manghelli, Duy Khanh P. Ceppa, Jason W. Greenberg, David Blitzer, Adam Hicks, Karen M. Rieger, Thomas J. Birdas> ;Journal of Thoracic Disease. 2019 Jan 1
Impact of the development of an endoscopic eradication program for Barrett’s esophagus with high grade dysplasia or early adenocarcinoma on the frequency of surgery
Prianka Chilukuri, Mark A. Gromski, Cynthia S. Johnson, Duy Khanh P. Ceppa, Kenneth A. Kesler, Thomas J. Birdas, Karen M. Rieger, Hala Fatima, William R. Kessler, Doug...> ;Endoscopy International Open. 2018 Sep 1
17 citations
Outcomes of a novel intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomotic technique
Kenneth A. Kesler, Neal K. Ramchandani, Shadia I. Jalal, Samatha M. Stokes, Mark R. Mankins, Duy Khanh P. Ceppa, Thomas J. Birdas, Panos N. Vardas, Karen M. Rieger> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2018 Oct 1
6 citations
Substernal reconstruction following esophagectomy: operation of last resort?
Jacob R. Moremen, Duy Khanh P. Ceppa, Karen M. Rieger, Thomas J. Birdas> ;Journal of Thoracic Disease. 2017 Dec 1
2 citations
Development of a Multidisciplinary Program to Expedite Care of Esophageal Emergencies.
DuyKhanh P. Ceppa, Carlo Maria Rosati, Lola Chabtini, Samantha M. Stokes, Holly C. Cook, Karen M. Rieger, Thomas J. Birdas, John C. Lappas, William R. Kessler, John M....> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2017 Sep 1
2 citations
The "cut-in patch-out" technique for Pancoast tumor resections results in postoperative pain reduction: a case control study
Daniel J. Weber, Ikenna C. Okereke, Thomas J. Birdas, Duy Khanh P. Ceppa, Karen M. Rieger, Kenneth A. Kesler> ;Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 2014 Sep 30
30 citations
Treatment of clinical T2N0M0 esophageal cancer.
Thomas J. Hardacker, DuyKhanh Ceppa, Ikenna C. Okereke, Karen M. Rieger, Shadia I. Jalal, Julia K. Leblanc, John M. DeWitt, Kenneth A. Kesler, Thomas J. Birdas> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2014 Jul 22
29 citations
"Supercharged" isoperistaltic colon interposition for long-segment esophageal reconstruction.
Kenneth A. Kesler, Saila T. Pillai, Thomas J. Birdas, Karen M. Rieger, Ikenna C. Okereke, DuyKhanh Ceppa, Juan Socas, Sandra L. Starnes> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2013 Apr 1
16 citations
Risk factors for bronchopleural fistula after right pneumonectomy: Does eliminating the stump diverticulum provide protection?
Thomas J. Birdas, Mohamed H. Morad, Ikenna C. Okereke, Karen M. Rieger, Laura E. Kruter, Praveen N. Mathur, Kenneth A. Kesler> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2012 Apr 1
34 citations
Prediction of Postoperative Recurrence-Free Survival in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer by Using an Internationally Validated Gene Expression Model
Ranjana Mitra, Jinseon Lee, Jisuk Jo, Monica Milani, Jeanette N. McClintick, Howard J. Edenberg, Kenneth A. Kesler, Karen M. Rieger, Sunil Badve, Oscar W. Cummings, Ah...> ;Clinical Cancer Research. 2011 May 1
29 citations
Survival After Resection for Metastatic Testicular Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Cancer to the Lung or Mediastinum
Kenneth A. Kesler, Laura E. Kruter, Susan M. Perkins, Karen M. Rieger, Katherine J. Sullivan, Matthew L. Runyan, John W. Brown, Lawrence H. Einhorn> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2011 Apr 1
24 citations
Results of Superior Vena Cava Reconstruction With Externally Stented-Polytetrafluoroethylene Vascular Prostheses
Ikenna C. Okereke, Kenneth A. Kesler, Karen M. Rieger, Thomas J. Birdas, Deming Mi, Mark W. Turrentine, John W. Brown> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2010 Aug 1
55 citations
A randomized, controlled study of amiodarone for prevention of atrial fibrillation after transthoracic esophagectomy.
James E. Tisdale, Heather A. Wroblewski, Donna S. Wall, Karen M. Rieger, Zane T. Hammoud, Jerry V. Young, Kenneth A. Kesler> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2010 Jul 1
36 citations
Prognostic Indicators After Surgery for Thymoma
Ikenna C. Okereke, Kenneth A. Kesler, Mohamed H. Morad, Deming Mi, Karen M. Rieger, Thomas J. Birdas, Sunil Badve, John D. Henley, Mark W. Turrentine, Robert P. Nelson...> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2010 Apr 1
10 citations
Selective Use of Left Heart Bypass for Aortic Coarctation
Andrew C. Fiore, Mark Ruzmetov, Robert G. Johnson, Mark D. Rodefeld, Karen M. Rieger, Mark W. Turrentine, John W. Brown> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2010 Mar 1
64 citations
A randomized trial evaluating amiodarone for prevention of atrial fibrillation after pulmonary resection.
James E. Tisdale, Heather A. Wroblewski, Donna S. Wall, Karen M. Rieger, Zane T. Hammoud, Jerry V. Young, Kenneth A. Kesler> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2009 Sep 1
25 citations
Surgical Management of Pulmonary and Mediastinal Sequelae of Histoplasmosis: A Challenging Spectrum
Zane Hammoud, Anthony S. Rose, Kenneth S. Knox, Karen M. Rieger, Kenneth A. Kesler, Chadi A. Hage> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2009 Aug 1
10 citations
Differential gene expression profiling of esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Zane T. Hammoud, Sunil Badve, Qianqian Zhao, Lang Li, Romil Saxena, Mangesh A. Thorat, Akira Morimiya, Karen M. Rieger, Kenneth A. Kesler> ;The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2009 Apr 1
7 citations
Carinaplasty Airway Closure: A Technique for Right Pneumonectomy
Kenneth A. Kesler, Zane T. Hammoud, Karen M. Rieger, Laura E. Kruter, Menggang Yu, John W. Brown> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2008 Apr 1
86 citations
A 25-Year Single Institution Experience With Surgery for Primary Mediastinal Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumors
Kenneth A. Kesler, Karen M. Rieger, Zane T. Hammoud, Laura E. Kruter, Susan M. Perkins, Mark W. Turrentine, Bryan P. Schneider, Lawrence H. Einhorn, John W. Brown> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2008 Feb 1
7 citations
Diagnosis of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma by Serum Proteomic Pattern
Zane T. Hammoud, Lacey E. Dobrolecki, Kenneth A. Kesler, Emad Y. Rahmani, Karen M. Rieger, Linda H. Malkas, Robert J. Hickey> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2007 Aug 1
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