Paul Klimo Jr. MD
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Associate Professor, Neurosurgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
6325 Humphreys BlvdMemphis, TN 38120
Fax+1 901-522-2600
Overview of Dr. Klimo
Dr. Paul Klimo is a neurosurgeon in Memphis, TN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis, Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals, Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital - Memphis East, and Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin and has been in practice 27 years. Dr. Klimo accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 48 doctors at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis and one of 38 doctors at Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals who specialize in Neurosurgery. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.
Education & Training
University of Utah HealthResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2000 - 2005
Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
AR State Medical License 2010 - 2028
TN State Medical License 2010 - 2028
UT State Medical License 2001 - 2028
MS State Medical License 2015 - 2027
WI State Medical License 2007 - 2027
AL State Medical License 2017 - 2026
OH State Medical License 2006 - 2026
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for pineal region tumors.Christopher Troy, David G Laird, Cameron Brimley, Soniya Pinto, Sean Himel
Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 2026-06-03 - State-of-the-Art Management of Children with Intractable Epilepsy and Brain Tumors.Nir Shimony, Sarah Weatherspoon, Emily Hanzlik, Raja B Khan, Giles William Robinson
Pediatric Neurosurgery. 2026-01-01 - Central Nervous System Kinase-Altered Spindle Cell Neoplasm: A Case Series of an Emerging Tumour Type.Faizan Malik, Julieann C Lee, Soniya Pinto, Maria Cardenas, Melanie Hakar
Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology. 2025-12-01
Journal Articles
- Molecular Heterogeneity and CXorf67 Alterations in Posterior Fossa Group A (PFA) EpendymomasNoah D Sabin, Amar Gajjar, Thomas E Merchant, David W Ellison, Ryan Lee, Paul Klimo, Acta Neuropathologica
Press Mentions
8 Spine Surgeons & Neurosurgeons on the Move in December 2017 FeaturedJanuary 2nd, 2018- 20 Spine Surgeons & Specialists on the Move FeaturedFebruary 12th, 2016
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS California CaliforniaCare HMO
BCBS California PPO
BCBS New Mexico PPO
BCBS Tennessee Network 5
Blue Shield CA Local Access Plus HMO
Blue Shield California HMO
Blue Shield California PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPOCoventry Carelink Health Plans PPO
First Health PPO
Great West PPO
Health Net California Large Group PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Lovelace Health Plan PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
Pacificare HMO
Presbyterian Commercial
UniCare PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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