
Kim Lu MD
Associate Professor of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University
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3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd# L223APortland, OR 97239
Phone+1 503-494-4373
Fax+1 503-494-8884
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Summary
- Dr. Kim Lu is a Professor of Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgeon based in Portland, OR, with extensive experience in treating inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, anorectal problems, and pelvic floor dysfunction. He completed his education at Harvard Medical School and underwent residency and fellowship training at the Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium. Dr. Lu has been a faculty member at Oregon Health and Science University since 2005. His published research in prestigious journals covers various topics related to colorectal surgery. Dr. Lu has been the program director of the only colon and rectal surgery residency in Oregon since 2010.
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2004 - 2005
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2004
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1997
Yale CollegeBS, Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1993
Certifications & Licensure
OR State Medical License 2005 - 2027
WA State Medical License 2022 - 2027
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013-2017
- 3rd Place poster prize International Cancer Education Conference, 2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsA Randomized Controlled Trial of Sugammadex versus Neostigmine for Reversal of Rocuronium on Gastric Emptying in Adults Undergoing Elective Colorectal Surgery.Brandon M Togioka, Shauna K Rakshe, Shangyuan Ye, Praveen Tekkali, Vassiliki Liana Tsikitis
Anesthesia and Analgesia. 2025-08-01 - Progression of Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia to Cancer Is Low with Anoscopy Surveillance and TreatmentIvy H. Gardner, Katherine M. Watson, Desiree Nguyen, Elizabeth N. Dewey, Karen E. Deveney
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2021-11-09 - 4 citationsEarly Versus Late Recurrence in Rectal Cancer: Does Timing Matter?Marina Affi Koprowski, Thomas L. Sutton, Nima Nabavizadeh, Charles R. Thomas, Emerson Y. Chen
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2021-08-05
Journal Articles
- HIV Positivity and Anal Cancer Outcomes: A Single-Center ExperienceWieghard N, Hart KD, Kelley K, Lu KC, Herzig DO, Mitin T, Thomas Jr CR, Tsikitis VL, Am J Surg, 1/1/2016
- Nomogram for Predicting Overall and Colostomy Free Survival for Patients with Anal CancerTsikitis VL, Lu KC, Kim JS, Billingsley KG, Thomas Jr CR, Herzig DO, Diseases of Colon and Rectum, 1/1/2016
- Variation in the Use of Chemoradiotherapy for Stage II and III Anal Cancer: Analysis of the National Cancer Data BaseGeltzeiler CB, Tsikitis VL, Kim JS, Thomas CR Jr, Herzig DO, Lu KC, Ann Surg Onc, 1/1/2016
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Does Travel Distance Influence Readmissions in Colon and Rectal Cancer Patients? What the Primary Operative Team Needs to KnowKelley KA, Young JI, Bassale S, Martindale RG, Lu KC, Tsikitis VL, Northwest Society of Colon and Rectal Cancer 2017 Annual Meeting, Whistler, BC, Canada, 1/1/2017
- Transitioning to a Combination Mechanical and Oral Antibiotic Bowel Prep is Associated with Reduced Post-Operative Ileus and Length of Stay After Colorectal ResectionHerzig DO, Fouad A, Lu KC, Tsikitis VL, Sheppard BC, Digestive Disease Week 2016, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2016
- Psychiatric Disorders Impact the Surgical Management of Rectal CancerWieghard N, Herzig DO, Hart KD, Lu KC, Deveney KD, Tsikitis VL, Digestive Disease Week 2015 Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2015
Lectures
- Utilization of laparoscopic colectomy in the United States before and after the Clinical Outcomes of Surgical Therapy (COST) Study Group TrialSunriver, OR, 2010; Minneapolis, MN, 2010; Aptos, CA, 2010 - 1/1/2010
- Specialized practice reduces inpatient cost and mortality in the care of colorectal patientsAptos, CA - 1/1/2010
- Defining Measurements of the Ileocolic and Inferior Mesenteric Vessels by Contrast-enhanced CT: Implications for Vascular Pedicle Ligation During ColectomyAptos, CA - 1/1/2010
Committees
- First Chair, Committee on Diversity Affairs, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 2014 - Present
- Promotion and Tenure Committee, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 2014 - Present
- Program Committee, North Pacific Surgical Association 2014 - Present
- Examination Consultant to the Certifying, American Board of Surgery 2013 - Present
- Associate Oral Boards Examiner, American Board of Surgery 2013 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Pacific Coast Surgical AssociationMember
- North Pacific Surgical AssociationMember
- Portland Surgical SocietyMember
- Mackenzie SocietyMember
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