Ko UnParkMDFACS

[Pronunciation: Clara]

General Surgery • Boston, MA

Breast, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

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Office
450 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215
Phone+1 781-624-4700
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Education & Training

University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2017 - 2018
Henry Ford HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2012 - 2017
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2012

Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
OH State Medical License 2018 - 2024
TX State Medical License 2017 - 2021
MI State Medical License 2012 - 2017
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Clinical Trials

Prospective Pilot Study of Robot-assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy (RNSM) Start of enrollment: 2020 Nov 17
Active, not recruiting
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Survival outcomes seen with neoadjuvant chemotherapy in the management of locally advanced inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) versus matched controls.
Kai Cc Johnson, Michael Grimm, Jasmine Sukumar, Patrick M Schnell, Ko Un Park, Daniel G Stover, Sachin R Jhawar, Margaret Gatti-Mays, Robert Wesolowski, Nicole William...> ;Breast. 2023 Dec 1
Unraveling the "ta-da" moments of implementation in quality improvement.
Ko Un Park, Anna Weiss> ;Cancer. 2023 Oct 15
Implementation of a Breast Intraoperative Oncoplastic Form to Aid Management of Oncoplastic Surgery.
Amy E Li, Sachin Jhawar, Valarie Grignol, Doreen Agnese, Bridget A Oppong, Sasha Beyer, Jose G Bazan, Roman Skoracki, Chengli Shen, Ko Un Park> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2023 Oct 1
2 citations
Robot-assisted Nipple Sparing Mastectomy: Recent Advancements and Ongoing Controversies.
Ko Un Park, Chihwan Cha, Giada Pozzi, Young-Joon Kang, Vanesa Gregorc, Anna Sapino, Guglielmo Gazzetta, Emilia Marrazzo, Antonio Toesca> ;Current Breast Cancer Reports. 2023 Jan 1
1 citations
Safe Technical Innovation: Development and Implementation of a Robotic Breast Operation Program.
D Brock Hewitt, Ko Un Park> ;Annals of Surgery Open. 2022 Sep 1
Utilization of cancer survivorship services during the COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary referral center.
Bridget A Oppong, Maryam B Lustberg, Timiya S Nolan, Theresa Relation, Ko Un Park, Erin Healy, Annie Trance, Dori L Klemanski> ;Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 2023 Dec 1
2 citations
National Cancer Database trends in surgical resection of the breast primary for stage IV breast cancer.
Sasha R Douglas, Ingrid M Lizarraga, Judy C Boughey, Anna Weiss, Kelly K Hunt, Diana Dickson-Witmer, Preeti D Subhedar, Ko Un Park, Beiqun Zhao, Sarah L Blair> ;Surgical Oncology. 2022 Jun 1
Implementation of Commission on Cancer Operative Standards: A Deceptively Complex Process.
Ko Un Park, Sarah Birken, Timothy Mullet, Sarah Blair, Diana Dickson-Witmer, Electra Paskett> ;Annals of Surgery. 2022 May 1
5 citations
Prospective pilot study protocol evaluating the safety and feasibility of robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy (RNSM).
Ko Un Park, Sandy Lee, Angela Sarna, Matthew Chetta, Steven A Schulz, Doreen M. Agnese, Valerie Grignol, William E. Carson, Roman J. Skoracki> ;BMJ Open. 2021 Nov 15
7 citations
MG53 Preserves Neuromuscular Junction Integrity and Alleviates ALS Disease Progression.
Jianxun Yi, Ang Li, Xuejun Li, Ki Ho Park, Xinyu Zhou, Frank Yi, Yajuan Xiao, Dosuk Yoon, Tao Tan, Lyle Ostrow, Jianjie Ma, Jingsong Zhou> ;Antioxidants. 2021 Sep 25
1 citations
Practical Guide to Implementation Science for Surgical Oncologists: Case Study of Breast Cancer Short Stay Program.
Ko Un Park, Sarah A. Birken, Jennifer H. Garvin, William E. Carson, Electra D. Paskett> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2021 Jul 23
2 citations
Full Abstract to Published Manuscript: Evaluation of the Scientific Impact of the American Society of Breast Surgeons Conference.
Amy Li, Chengli Shen, Ko Un Park> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2021 Jul 21
10 citations
The Impact of COVID-19 on National Clinical Trials Network Breast Cancer Trials.
Amara Ndumele, Ko Un Park> ;Current Breast Cancer Reports. 2021 May 12
4 citations
De-escalation of radiation therapy in patients with stage I, node-negative, HER2-positive breast cancer.
Jose G. Bazan, Sachin R. Jhawar, Daniel G. Stover, Ko Un Park, Sasha Beyer, E. Healy, Julia White> ;NPJ Breast Cancer. 2021 Mar 25
20 citations
Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy use in early stage breast cancer during the covid-19 pandemic.
Ko Un Park, Megan E. Gregory, Joey Bazan, Maryam B. Lustberg, Shoshana M. Rosenberg, Victoria S. Blinder, Priyanka Sharma, Lajos Pusztai, Chengli Shen, Ann H. Partridg...> ;Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2021 Mar 2
8 citations
Residual breast tissue after robot-assisted nipple sparing mastectomy
Ko Un Park, Gary Tozbikian, David Ferry, Allan Tsung, Mathew Chetta, Steven A Schulz, Roman J. Skoracki> ;Breast. 2021 Feb 1
2 citations
Implications of Omitting Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Patients Older Than 70 Years.
Ko Un Park, Jose G. Bazan> ;JAMA Surgery. 2021 Feb 1
6 citations
Adjuvant radiation therapy alone is associated with improved overall survival compared to hormonal therapy alone in older women with estrogen receptor positive early s...
Sachin R. Jhawar, Naomi Alpert, Emanuela Taioli, Mutlay Sayan, Jose A. Bazan, Ko Un Park, Daniel G. Stover, Mathew Cherian, Julia White, Bruce G. Haffty, Nisha Ohri> ;Cancer Medicine. 2020 Sep 17
1 citations
SCHEDULING DELAYED TREATMENT AND SURGERIES POST-PANDEMIC: A STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS
Emily S. Patterson, Elizabeth Lerner Papautsky, Jessica L. Krok-Schoen, Clara N. Lee, Ko Un Park, Julia White, Susan Moffatt-Bruce, Varshita Chirumamilla, Maryam B. Lu...> ;Proceedings of the International Symposium of Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare. International Symposium of Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare. 2020 Sep 16
4 citations
Clinical Trials for the Surgical Oncologist: Opportunities and Hurdles
Ko Un Park, Eleftherios P. Mamounas, Matthew H.G. Katz, Gary Unzeitig, Darren R. Carpizo, Y. Nancy You, Amanda B. Francescatti, Kelly K. Hunt, Judy C. Boughey> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2020 Jul 1
1 citations
Comparing Surgeon Approaches to Patient-Centered Cancer Care Using Vignette Methodology
Elizabeth Palmer Kelly, Madison Hyer, Anghela Z. Paredes, Julia McGee, Diamantis I. Tsilimigras, Jordan M. Cloyd, Aslam Ejaz, Ko Un Park, Timothy M. Pawlik> ;Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2021 May 1
ASO Author Reflections: Bridging the Gap between Clinical Trial Data and Real-World Cancer Care.
Judy C. Boughey, Amanda B. Francescatti, Ko Un Park, Kelly K. Hunt> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2020 May 5
3 citations
Assessing Differences in Cancer Surgeon Approaches to Patient-Centered Decision-Making Using Vignette-Based Methodology.
Elizabeth Palmer Kelly, Madison Hyer, Anghela Z. Paredes, Julia McGee, Jordan M. Cloyd, Aslam Ejaz, Ko Un Park, Timothy M. Pawlik> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2020 Apr 21
2 citations
Development of Residents' Self-Efficacy in Multidisciplinary Management of Breast Cancer Survey.
Ko Un Park, Luke V. Selby, Xiaodong Phoenix Chen, Amalia Cochran, Alan Harzman, Chengli Shen, Megan E. Gregory> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2020 Mar 17
13 citations
Opioid Use after Breast-Conserving Surgery: Prospective Evaluation of Risk Factors for High Opioid Use.
Ko Un Park, Kristin Kyrish, Min Yi, Isabelle Bedrosian, Abigail S. Caudle, Henry Mark Kuerer, Kelly K. Hunt, Makesha V. Miggins, Sarah M. DeSnyder> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2020 Mar 1
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