Karla Christian MD
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery, Vanderbilt University
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2200 Childrens Way5247 DotNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-936-5500
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Education & Training
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1991 - 1994- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1988 - 1991
University of WashingtonResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1987 - 1988- University of WashingtonResidency, Surgery, 1985 - 1987
- University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 1994 - 2027
KY State Medical License 2021 - 2025
MI State Medical License 2005 - 2022
WA State Medical License 1986 - 2021
AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
LA State Medical License 2019 - 2020
NM State Medical License 2018 - 2018
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2006-2014
- Nashville Lifestyles Magazine Castle Connolly, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013-2014
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsAnesthetic Management in Parturients With Fontan Physiology.Daniel E Clark, Genevieve Staudt, Ryan D Byrne, Christina Jelly, Karla Christian
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 2023-01-01 - 2 citationsImpact of obesity on post-operative arrhythmias after congenital heart surgery in children and young adults.Andrew E Radbill, Andrew H Smith, Sara L Van Driest, Frank A Fish, David P Bichell
Cardiology in the Young. 2022-11-01 - 20 citationsNeonatal Aortic Arch Reconstruction With Direct Splanchnic Perfusion Avoids Deep Hypothermia.Muhammad Aanish Raees, Clinton D. Morgan, Venessa L. Pinto, Ashly C. Westrick, Chevis N. Shannon
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2017-12-01
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