KevinWayneKleinMD

Professor, Anesthesiology & Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern Medical School

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Office
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390
Phone+1 214-893-0396
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Education & Training

University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 1984 - 1986
University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1981 - 1984
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 1981 - 2024
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Outstanding Clinical Educator UT Southwestern Medical School Southwestern Academy of Teachers (SWAT), 2023
Chairman, Council on Medical Education Texas Medical Association, 2021-2023
President Dallas County Medical Society, 2019
Leaders in Clinical Excellence Award for Institutional Service UT Southwestern, 2019
Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (F.A.S.A.) American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2018
Award for Excellence in Academic Medicine, Gold Level Texas Medical Association, 2013
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society member AOA, 1981
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Trigeminal Nerve Repair: Is the Trigeminocardiac Reflex a Concern?
Yousef Hammad, Allison Mootz, Kevin W. Klein, John R. Zuniga> ;Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2021 May 25
2 citations
Trigeminocardiac Reflex Induced by Maxillary Nerve Stimulation during Sphenopalatine Ganglion Implantation: A Case Series.
Yousef Hammad, Allison Mootz, Kevin W. Klein, John R. Zuniga> ;Brain Sciences. 2020 Dec 11
5 citations
Intravenous vs oral acetaminophen in sinus surgery: A randomized clinical trial.
Ravi Bhoja, Matthew W. Ryan, Kevin W. Klein, Abu Minhajuddin, Emily Melikman, Mohamed A. Hamza, Bradley F. Marple, David L. McDonagh> ;Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 2020 Jun 1
6 citations
Cervical Spine Movement in a Cadaveric Model of Severe Spinal Instability: A Study Comparing Tracheal Intubation with 4 Different Laryngoscopes.
Jia W. Romito, Christina A. Riccio, Carlos A. Bagley, Abu Minhajuddin, Catherine B. Barden, Meghan M. Michael, Ravi Bhoja, Brady L. Mootz, Gary D. Skrivanek, Kevin W. ...> ;Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology. 2020 Jan 1
4 citations
Video laryngoscopy-assisted secondary tracheoesophageal puncture placement for the patient with severely limited neck extension
Emily Crozier, Kevin W. Klein, Janis Deane, Laura E. Toles, Larry L. Myers> ;The Laryngoscope. 2012 Jan 1
94 citations
The effect of pregabalin on preoperative anxiety and sedation levels: a dose-ranging study.
Paul F. White, Burcu Tufanogullari, Jimmie Taylor, Kevin W. Klein> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2009 Apr 1
140 citations
Sugammadex reversal of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade: a comparison with neostigmine-glycopyrrolate and edrophonium-atropine.
Ozlem Sacan, Paul F. White, Burcu Tufanogullari, Kevin W. Klein> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2007 Mar 1
80 citations
Effect of low-dose droperidol on the QT interval during and after general anesthesia: a placebo-controlled study.
Paul F. White, Dajun Song, João Abrão, Kevin W. Klein, Bryan Navarette> ;Anesthesiology. 2005 Jun 1
31 citations
The pharmacodynamic effects of a lower-lipid emulsion of propofol: a comparison with the standard propofol emulsion.
Dajun Song, Mohamed A. Hamza, Paul F. White, Kevin W. Klein, Alejandro Recart, Omeed Khodaparast> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2004 Mar 1
66 citations
The efficacy of celecoxib premedication on postoperative pain and recovery times after ambulatory surgery: a dose-ranging study.
Alejandro Recart, Tijani Issioui, Paul F. White, Kevin W. Klein, Mehernoor F. Watcha, Louis A. Stool, Mary Shah> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2003 Jun 1
58 citations
Costs and effectiveness of rofecoxib, celecoxib, and acetaminophen for preventing pain after ambulatory otolaryngologic surgery.
Mehernoor F. Watcha, Tijani Issioui, Kevin W. Klein, Paul F. White> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2003 Apr 1
3 citations
Initial evaluation of a new optic laryngoscope blade
Scott D. Markowitz, Paul F. White, Tijani Issioui, Stephanie B. Jones, Kevin W. Klein, John W Thomason, Donna M Rajchert, Giovanni Maria Pittoni, Fabio Savarese> ;Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. 2002 Dec 1
48 citations
Cost-efficacy of rofecoxib versus acetaminophen for preventing pain after ambulatory surgery.
Tijani Issioui, Kevin W. Klein, Paul F. White, Mehernoor F. Watcha, Gary D. Skrivanek, Stephanie B. Jones, Jie Hu, Bradley F. Marple, Caleb Ing> ;Anesthesiology. 2002 Oct 1
96 citations
The efficacy of premedication with celecoxib and acetaminophen in preventing pain after otolaryngologic surgery.
Tijani Issioui, Kevin W. Klein, Paul F. White, Mehernoor F. Watcha, Margarita Coloma, Gary D. Skrivanek, Stephanie B. Jones, Kevin C. Thornton, Bradley F. Marple> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2002 May 1
21 citations
Bisulfite-containing propofol: is it a cost-effective alternative to Diprivan for induction of anesthesia?
Xinli Shao, Hong Li, Paul F. White, Kevin W. Klein, Christine Elizabeth Kulstad, Andrew W. Owens> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2000 Oct 1
7 citations
Rapacuronium recovery characteristics and infusion requirements during inhalation versus propofol‐based anaesthesia
Wen Fu, Kevin W. Klein, Paul F. White, J. W. Chiu, Harry J. M. Lemmens, D. G. Whalley, David R. Drover, C. P. Greenberg> ;British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2000 Aug 1
55 citations
A comparison of the costs and efficacy of ondansetron versus dolasetron for antiemetic prophylaxis.
Eduardo Zarate, Mehernoor F. Watcha, Paul F. White, Kevin W. Klein, Monica M. Sa Rego, D. Greg Stewart> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2000 Jun 1
15 citations
Use of the cuffed oropharyngeal airway as an alternative to the laryngeal mask airway with positive-pressure ventilation.
Janet M. van Vlymen, Wen Fu, Paul F. White, Kevin W. Klein, James D. Griffin> ;Anesthesiology. 1999 May 1
80 citations
Safety considerations and fluid resuscitation in liposuction: an analysis of 53 consecutive patients.
Suzanne A. Trott, Samuel J. Beran, Rod J. Rohrich, Jeffrey M. Kenkel, William P. Adams, Kevin W. Klein> ;Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1998 Nov 1
14 citations
A total intravenous anesthetic technique for outpatient facial laser resurfacing
Katherine R. Blakeley, Kevin W. Klein, Paul F. White, Suzanne A. Trott, Rod J. Rohrich> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 1998 Oct 1
1 citations
In vivo evaluation of a closed loop monitoring strategy for induced paralysis.
Deepak Ramakrishna, Khosrow Behbehani, Kevin W. Klein, Jeffrey Mokhtar, Wolf W. von Maltzahn, Robert C. Eberhart, Michael L. Dollar> ;Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing. 1998 Aug 1
16 citations
Optimal dose of nicardipine for maintenance of hemodynamic stability after tracheal intubation and skin incision.
Dajun Song, Harbhej Singh, Paul F. White, Moffadal Gadhiali, James D. Griffin, Kevin W. Klein> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 1997 Dec 1
8 citations
Transdermal fentanyl system plus im ketorolac for the treatment of postoperative pain.
Douglas J. Reinhart, Michael E. Goldberg, Jonathan V. Roth, Rita Dua, Igal Nevo, Kevin W. Klein, Marc C. Torjman, Denis Vekeman> ;Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'anesthesie. 1997 Apr 1
97 citations
The effect of timing of ondansetron administration in outpatients undergoing otolaryngologic surgery
R Sun, Kevin W. Klein, Paul F. White> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 1997 Feb 1
121 citations
Sevoflurane for Outpatient Anesthesia: A Comparison with Propofol
Brian Fredman, Michael H. Nathanson, Ian Smith, Junke Wang, Kevin W. Klein, Paul F. White> ;Anesthesia and Analgesia. 1995 Oct 1
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Press Mentions

Help Wanted: Texas’ Physician Growth Strong, but Recruitment, Diversity Still Needed by Sean Price Texas Medicine December 2022December 4th, 2022
Two UT Southwestern Faculty Members Inducted into Shine AcademyFebruary 16th, 2021