
Nicole Marie Kurnik MD
Pediatric Craniofacial Plastic Surgery
Physician
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124 W. Thomas Rd. Suite 320Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone+1 602-933-1050
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Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2015 - 2019
University of Nevada, Reno School of MedicineClass of 2011
University of NevadaBS, Biology, Honors Biology Program, 2003 - 2007
University of Nevada RenoB.S., Biology, 2007
University of San DiegoNo Degree, Honors Biology Program, 2003 - 2004
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 2015 - 2026
WA State Medical License 2019 - 2021
CA State Medical License 2015 - 2020
MN State Medical License 2016 - 2017
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Scholarship Award Mayo International Health Program, 2018
- Recognition for Excellence in Teamwork Mayo Clinic, 2018
- 2nd Place Best Oral Research Presentation Mayo Clinic Academic Excellence Day, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Postoperative TXA Infusion in Treatment of Craniosynostosis With Suturectomy: To Continue or Not to Continue?Nicole Kurnik, Austin Grove, Hannah Kirsch, Davinder J Singh
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2026-04-02 - Eyeing Risks: A Critical Analysis of the Use of Periorbital Steroids in Fronto-orbital Advancement.Daniel Y Cho, Jessica D Blum, Nicole Kurnik, Jordan W Swanson, Srinivas M Susarla
The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. 2025-07-01 - A Quarterly Multidisciplinary Craniofacial Operative Team Conference to Improve Surgical Outcomes and Adherence to Clinical Pathways: Does it Work?Austin M Grove, Hannah M Kirsch, Seth P Hanley, Ruth E Bristol, Nicole M Kurnik
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2025-05-05
Journal Articles
- Craniosynostosis Surgery and the Impact of Tranexamic Acid DosingKurnik NM, Pflibsen LR, Do A, Bristol RE, Singh DJ, J Craniofac Surg, 1/1/2018
- Open Craniosynostosis Surgery: Effect of Early Intraoperative Blood Transfusion on Postoperative CourseKurnik NM, Joganic E, Bristol RE, Beals S, Singh DJ, J Craniofac Surg, 1/1/2017
- Tranexamic Acid Reduces Blood Loss in Craniosynostosis SurgeryKurnik NM, Bristol RE, Beals S, Singh DJ, Journal of Craniofacial Surg, 1/1/2017
Abstracts/Posters
- Sagittal Synostosis; Addressing the Temporal Constraint in Endoscopic Correction.Kurnik N, Pflibsen L, Howarth AL, Walton M, Beals SP, Singh DJ, American Cleft-Palate- Craniofacial Association, Pittsburg, PA, 1/1/2018
- Beauty and the Bull, A Tragic Incident in Pamplona Spain.Kurnik NM, Bryant L, Rebecca A, Mountain West Society of Plastic Surgery, Jackson Hole, WY, 1/1/2018
- Speech and Language Concerns in Craniofacial Microsomia.Kurnik NM, Cordero K, Singh DJ, American Society of Plastic Surgery the Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2018
Lectures
- Treatment of Patients with Craniofacial DeformitiesPhoenix, AZ - 1/1/2018
- "Beauty and The Bull, A Tragic Incident in Spain and Review of the Literature"Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2017
- Surgical Tradition, Fact or FictionPhoenix, AZ - 1/1/2015
Other
- Mini-Bal for Diagnosis of Trauma Associated Pneumonia.Hooft NM, Lovato C, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Practice Management Guidelines
1/1/2013 - The Rodeo Athlete.Hooft NM, PEPID Primary Care Plus
Evanston, IL - 1/1/2009 - Suprascapular Neuropathy.Hooft NM, PEPID Primary Care Plus
Evanston, IL - 1/1/2008
Grant Support
- Mayo International Health ScholarhsipMayo ClinicPresent
Professional Memberships
- American Cleft-Palate Craniofacial AssociationFellow
- American Association of Maxillofacial SurgeonsFellow
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