Horvath, Karen D.

Karen D. Horvath, M.D.

Dr. Horvath is a professor of surgery and director of the Residency Training Program in general surgery. She joined the University of Washington School of Medicine faculty in 1998.

Patient Care Philosophy
No matter what our backgrounds are, we are all equal when it comes to getting sick, going through treatment, and hoping for a good prognosis. A positive outlook, along with family and community support, greatly affects how a patient handles the challenges of illness and how quickly they recovery.

I have also seen patients' faith make a difference in how they handle the challenges of being sick.


Personal Interests
Skiing, reading, piano, cooking, entertaining, traveling, decorating and spending time with family and friends.

Clinical Interests
  • Colon and rectal cancer
  • Necrotizing pancreatitis
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Inflammatory bowel disease


Research Interests
  • Necrotizing pancreatitis
  • Surgical education


Teaching Interests
Professionalism, surgical education, necrotizing pancreatitis.

Languages
English

Expertise
Surgery

Education History
New York Medical College Medical education 1990
Columbia Presbyterian Med. Ctr.(NYC) Internship
Columbia Presbyterian Med. Ctr.(NYC) Residency
Mt. Sinai (NY) Medical Center Fellowship
Columbia Presbyterian Med. Ctr.(NYC) Residency
Oregon Health Sciences Univ Fellowship


Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery Surgery 1999

Awards and Honors
YearName
2011Named the 2011 Distinguished Educator by the Association for Surgical Education (ASE).

Clinics
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA)
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA)
825 Eastlake Ave. E.
Seattle, WA 98109-1023
206.288.7222
Colorectal Services
University of Washington Medical Center
3rd Floor, Surgical Pavilion
Box 356165
1959 N.E. Pacific St.
Seattle, WA 98195
206.598.4477
General Surgery Clinic at UWMC
University of Washington Medical Center
3rd Floor, Surgical Specialties
Box 356165
1959 N.E. Pacific St.
Seattle, WA 98195
206.598.4477
Surgical Oncology Clinic at UWMC
University of Washington Medical Center
3rd Floor, Surgical Specialties Center
1959 N.E. Pacific St.
Seattle, WA 98195
206.598.4477