Katie S. Nason MD

Cardiovascular Surgery

Vice-Chair of Surgery for Research, Thoracic Surgery, University of Massachusetts School of Medicine - Baystate

2 Medical Center DrSte 205Springfield, MA 01107
Phone+1 413-794-8050
Fax+1 413-794-8054

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Summary

Dr. Katie Nason is a thoracic surgeon based in Springfield, MA, with a subspecialty in cardiovascular surgery. She completed her surgical residency at the University of Washington, followed by two fellowships in thoracic surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics and UPMC Medical Education. Experienced in various diagnostic and surgical procedures related to oncology, she is also engaged in clinical trials in the areas of esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Aside from her medical practice, she has published prolifically in her field, contributing significant research to Chest, Annals of Surgery, and The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery among others. She has been recognized as a Fellow by the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2007 - 2008
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2005 - 2007
University of WashingtonResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2004
Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1997

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2000 - Present
MA State Medical License 2017 - 2028
PA State Medical License 2007 - 2018
WI State Medical License 2007 - 2009
WA State Medical License 1999 - 2008
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification dbMotion, dbMotion Inc., 2013-2017

Clinical Trials

Outcomes After Esophagectomy With a Focus on Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy and Quality of Life
RECRUITING
Outcomes After Medical and Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Esophageal Cancer Risk Registry
RECRUITING

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

26 citations
Genomic signatures of past and present chromosomal instability in Barrett's esophagus and early esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Chunyang Bao, Richard W Tourdot, Gregory J Brunette, Chip Stewart, Lili Sun
Nature Communications. 2023-10-04
33 citations
Prolonged Air Leak After Pulmonary Resection Increases Risk of Noncardiac Complications, Readmission, and Delayed Hospital Discharge: A Propensity Score-adjusted Analy...
Adam Attaar, James D. Luketich, Matthew J. Schuchert, Daniel G. Winger, Inderpal S. Sarkaria
Annals of Surgery. 2021-01-01
12 citations
Anastomotic complications after esophagectomy: Influence of omentoplasty in propensity-weighted cohorts
Michael Lu, James D. Luketich, Ryan M. Levy, Omar Awais, Inderpal S. Sarkaria
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2020-05-01