Kathleen A. Harris, MD
Kathleen A. Harris, MD

Kathleen A. Harris, MD

Kathleen A. Harris, MD, is an attending anesthesiologist in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, the Associate Medical Director of the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Associate Medical Director of Bucks Ambulatory Surgical Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of expertise: Care of children with special needs and disabilities, Autism, Patient-family experience

Locations: Specialty Care & Surgery Center, Bucks County, Specialty Care & Surgery Center, Brandywine Valley, Specialty Care, King of Prussia


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About Kathleen A. Harris, MD

Titles

Attending Anesthesiologist

Instructor, Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Certifications

Anesthesiology – American Board of Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology – American Board of Anesthesiology

Awards and Honors

2008, Regan Fellowship Award, Operation Smile
2008, Simpson Award for Clinical Excellence in OB Anesthesia and Pain Management, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
2001-2005, Geoffrey H. Bourne Scholarship, St. George's University School of Medicine
1998, School of Nursing Research Award, University of Pennsylvania

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

International

2009-present, Operation Smile 

National

2010-present, Society of Pediatric Anesthesia 
2006-present, American Society of Anesthesiologists 

Editorial and Academic Positions

Academic and institutional committees

2014-present, Collaborative Outcomes Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine/Perioperative Nursing
2014-present, Quality and Safety Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
2012-present, Perioperative Care Committee, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

 

Education & training

Undergraduate Degree

BSN - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Medical Degree

MD - St. George's University School of Medicine, True Blue, Grenada

Internship

Pediatrics - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Anesthesiology - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Pediatric Anesthesiology - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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