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Kim Lu, MD, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Portland, OR

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 Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2004 - 2005
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2004
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1997
  • Yale College
    Yale CollegeBS, Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2005 - 2027
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2022 - 2027
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
    American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • 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

Journal Articles

  • HIV Positivity and Anal Cancer Outcomes: A Single-Center Experience  
    Wieghard 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 Cancer  
    Tsikitis 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 Base  
    Geltzeiler 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 Know
    Kelley 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 Resection
    Herzig 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 Cancer
    Wieghard 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 Trial 
    Sunriver, OR, 2010; Minneapolis, MN, 2010; Aptos, CA, 2010 - 1/1/2010
  • Specialized practice reduces inpatient cost and mortality in the care of colorectal patients 
    Aptos, CA - 1/1/2010
  • Defining Measurements of the Ileocolic and Inferior Mesenteric Vessels by Contrast-enhanced CT: Implications for Vascular Pedicle Ligation During Colectomy 
    Aptos, 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 Association
    Member
  • North Pacific Surgical Association
    Member
  • Portland Surgical Society
    Member
  • Mackenzie Society
    Member

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