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CURRICULUM VITAE

Katherine Hu MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Surgery
Division of Colorectal Surgery

OFFICE ADDRESS:
Froedtert Hospital
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226

EDUCATION:
08/2006 - 05/2010 BS, Duke University, Durham, NC
08/2011 - 05/2015 MD, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS:
07/01/2015 - 06/30/2022 Residency, General Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
07/01/2018 - 06/30/2020 Research Resident, Colorectal Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
08/01/2022 - 07/31/2023 Fellowship, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS:
08/01/2023 - 07/31/2024 Clinical Associate, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
10/01/2024 - Present Assistant Professor of Surgery, Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

SPECIALTY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION:
Board Certified
Issue DateExpiration
American Board of Surgery
11/10/2022
01/05/2026
American Board of Colorectal Surgery
09/28/2024
12/31/2029
   
Certificates
Issued By Issue DateExpiration
FES
SAGES
None
ACLS
AHA
None
FLS
SAGES
None
    

Licensure
Number Issue DateExpiration
Wisconsin Medical License
66808
01/2017
10/2025
Ohio Medical License
05/2022
05/2026
    

AWARDS AND HONORS:
2008 - 2010 Dean's List, Duke University
2010 Graduation with Distinction in Art History, Duke University

MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
07/2011 - Present American Medical Association
01/2015 - Present American College of Surgeons (Associate Fellow Member)
06/2019 - Present American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

PEER REVIEWED WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS:
National
Hu K, Zhu Z, Mathahs M, Bommer J, Testa C, Schmidt W, Kinetic Studies of Tetrapyrrole Inhibition of HCV NS3/4a Protease: Clues for Structure-Activity Relationships, The Liver Meeting; 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, Boston, MA, 11/2012 - Present
Georgeades C, Hu KY, Redlich P, Lewis B, Treat R, Krausert T, Malinowski M, Assessment of a Cadaver-Based Inguinal Hernia Curriculum for PGY-1 Surgical Residents, Quickshot Oral Presentation, 15th Academic Surgical Congress, Orlando, FL, 02/05/2019 - 02/07/2019
Hu KY, Dux JP, Redlich PN, Treat RW, Krausert TB, Malinowski MJ, Use of Oral Competency Exams Early in Residency: Improved Educational Value Over Traditional Exams, Oral Quick Shot Presentation, 14th Academic Surgical Congress, Houston, TX, 02/05/2019 - 02/07/2019
Mather TL, Hu KY, Rein LE, Szabo A, Lundeen SJ, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ, Racial and Ethnic Variation in Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Genotype in Anal Dysplasia, Oral Presentation, 15th Academic Surgical Congress, Orlando, FL, 02/05/2019 - 02/07/2019
Hu KY, Blank JJ, He Y, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Peterson CY, Factors Predicting Unplanned 30-Day Readmissions in Surgical Patients, Oral Quick Shot Presentation, 14th Academic Surgical Conference, Houston, TX, 02/05/2019 - 02/07/2019
Henning RE, Hu KY, Rein LE, Szabo A, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ, Alvimopan is associated with decreased length of stay, 76th Annual Meeting of the Central Surgical Society, Palm Harbor, FL, 03/07/2019 - 03/09/2019
Hu KY, Ehlen C, Ridolfi TJ, Effect of a Cancer Care Coordinator on Timeliness of Rectal Cancer Care, Quick Shot Oral Presentation, Association of VA Surgeons 2019 Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, 04/29/2019 - Present
Hu K, Henning R, Rein L, Szabo A, Peterson C, Ludwig K, Ridolfi T, Alvimopan Use in the Setting of Abdominoperineal Resection: A Retrospective Cohort Study, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting, Cleveland, OH, 06/01/2019 - 06/05/2019
Hu KY, Katbamna B, Rein L, Szabo A, O'Connor S, Duvnjak P, Tassopoulos A, Otterson M, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ, CT Imaging Findings as a Prognostic Indicator for Colectomy in the Setting of Ulcerative Colitis, Oral Presentation, 15th Academic Surgical Congress, Orlando, FL, 02/04/2020 - 02/06/2020
Hu KY, Wu R, Szabo A, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Peterson CY, Laparoscopic vs. Robotic Proctectomy Outcomes: An ACS: NSQIP Analysis, Quickshot Oral Presentation, 15th Academic Surgical Congress, Orlando, FL, 02/04/2020 - 02/06/2020
Hu KY, Nencka A, Knechtges P, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ, Initial Experience Utilizing a Novel 3D MRI Technique in Evaluation of Post-Treatment Rectal Cancer, Virtual Oral Presentation, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, 2020 Annual Scientific Conference Recorded Sessions, 07/2020 - Present
Hu KY, Rein L, Sparapani R, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ, Ketorolac is Not Associated with Increased Complications Following Segmental Colectomy, Quickshot of Distinction, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, 2021 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting, 04/20/2021 - 04/24/2024
Truong A, Hu K, Liska D, Valente M, Hull T, Steele SR, Holubar S, Perioperative Outcomes of Ileorectal Anastomosis - An Analysis of 823 Patients, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Seattle, WA, 06/03/2023 - 06/06/2023
Hu K, Truong A, Valente M, Gorgun E, Kessler H, Hull T, Lipman JM, Steele SR, Liska D, Holubar S, Long-Term Outcomes After Redo ileorectal Anastomosis for Crohn's Colitis: How Do Redos Do?, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, Seattle, WA, 06/03/2023 - 06/06/2023
 
Regional
Hu KY, Mogal H, High-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm in Pregnancy, Regional Perfusion Videoconference, 06/20/2018 - Present
Hu KY, Blank JJ, He Y, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Peterson CY, Factors Predicting Unplanned 30-Day Readmissions in Surgical Patients, Quickshot Oral Presentation, Wisconsin Surgical Society Annual Conference, Kohler, WI, 11/02/2018 - Present
Hu KY, Redlich P, Lewis B, Treat R, Krausert T, Malinowski M, Assessment of a Cadaver-Based Inguinal Hernia Curriculum for PGY-1 Surgical Residents, Oral Presentation, Wisconsin Surgical Society Annual Conference, Kohler, WI, 11/08/2019 - Present
Katbamna B, Hu KY, Rein L, Szabo A, O'Connor S, Duvnjak P, Tassopoulos A, Otterson M, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ, CT Imaging Findings as a Prognostic Indicator for Colectomy in the Setting of Ulcerative Colitis, Oral Presentation, Wisconsin Surgical Society Annual Conference, Kohler, WI, 11/08/2019 - Present
Hu K, Wu R, Szabo A, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Peterson CY, Laparoscopic Versus Robotic Proctectomy Outcomes: An ACS-NSQIP Analysis, Oral Presentation, Wisconsin Surgical Society Annual Conference, Kohler, WI, 11/08/2019 - Present
 
Local
Spivak R and Hu K, "History of Rectal Prolapse", Drexel University College of Medicine Discovery Day, Philadelphia, PA, 11/11/2024
 

MCW TEACHING ACTIVITIES:
Medical Student Education
07/2018 - 06/2020 Facilitator, Surgical Clerkship Professor Rounds
07/2018 - 06/2020 Facilitator, Surgical Clerkship Suture Workshop
 

EXTRAMURAL TEACHING:
Medical Student Education
06/2012 - 08/2012 University of Iowa, Anatomy Teaching Assistant
07/2013 - 12/2013 University of Iowa, Tutor, Pathology I
 
Resident and Fellow Education
09/17/2018 PGY-1 FLS Skills Lab
01/22/2019 PGY-1 Curriculum: Discharge Planning
02/12/2019 PGY-1 Curriculum: Basic Science Review
02/13/2019 PGY-1 Anastomosis Lab
05/07/2019 PGY-1 Curriculum: Introduction to Surgical Instruments
11/12/2019 PGY-1 Curriculum: Basic Science Review
01/20/2020 PGY-1 Curriculum: Basic Science Review
06/23/2020 PGY-1 Curriculum: Introduction to Surgical Instruments
04/2023 - 06/2023 CCF Neurocritical Care Program Improvement Plan - External Fellow Reviewer
11/06/2024 PGY 2-5 Curriculum: Anal and Rectal Cancers
01/14/2025 PGY 1 Curriculum: Stapled Colon Anastomosis
02/12/2025 PGY 2-5 Curriculum: Acute Colonic Disease
 


BIBLIOGRAPHY
Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers
1. Nikitin PA, Yan CM, Forte E, Bocedi A, Tourigny JP, White RE, Allday MJ, Patel A, Dave SS, Kim W, Hu K, Guo J, Tainter D, Rusyn E, Luftig MA. An ATM/Chk2-mediated DNA damage-responsive signaling pathway suppresses Epstein-Barr virus transformation of primary human B cells. Cell Host Microbe. 2010 Dec 16;8(6):510-22. PMCID: PMC3049316
2. Henning RE, Hu KY, Rein LE, Szabo A, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ. Alvimopan is associated with decreased length of stay for both open and laparoscopic segmental colectomy. Surgery. 2019 Oct;166(4):483-488.
3. Hu KY, Simpson MT, Blank JJ, Szabo A, Eastwood D, Ludwig KA, Peterson CY, Ridolfi TJ. Use of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer. J Surg Res. 2019 Nov;243:447-452.
4. Hu KY, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ. Response to: "Alvimopan and outcome after colectomy?". Surgery. 2020 Mar;167(3):677.
5. Ali F, Hu KY. Evaluation and Management of Chronic Radiation Proctitis. Dis Colon Rectum. 2020 Mar;63(3):285-287.
6. Hu K, Zhu Z, Mathahs MM, Tran H, Bommer J, Testa CA, Schmidt WN. Metalloprotoporphyrin Inhibition of HCV NS3-4A Protease: Structure-Activity Relationships. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2020;14:757-771. PMCID: PMC7048954
7. Hu KY, Wu R, Szabo A, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Peterson CY. Laparoscopic Versus Robotic Proctectomy Outcomes: An ACS-NSQIP Analysis. J Surg Res. 2020 Nov;255:495-501.
8. Mather TL, Hu KY, Rein LE, Szabo A, Lundeen SJ, Peterson CY, Ludwig KA, Ridolfi TJ. Racial and Ethnic Variation Associated With Human Papillomavirus Genotype in Anal Dysplasia. J Surg Res. 2020 Dec;256:311-316.
9. Hu KY, Peterson CY. Enteric fistula: An overlooked but significant healthcare burden. Am J Surg. 2021 Jan;221(1):25.
10. Staiger RD, Rössler F, Kim MJ, Brown C, Trenti L, Sasaki T, Uluk D, Campana JP, Giacca M, Schiltz B, Bahadoer RR, Lee KY, Kupper BEC, Hu KY, Corcione F, Paredes SR, Spampati S, Ukegjini K, Jedrzejczak B, Langer D, Stakelum A, Park JW, Phang PT, Biondo S, Ito M, Aigner F, Vaccaro CA, Panis Y, Kartheuser A, Peeters KCMJ, Tan KK, Aguiar S, Ludwig K, Bracale U, Young CJ, Dziki A, Ryska M, Winter DC, Jenkins JT, Kennedy RH, Clavien PA, Puhan MA, Turina M. Benchmarks in colorectal surgery: multinational study to define quality thresholds in high and low anterior resection. Br J Surg. 2022 Nov 22;109(12):1274-1281.
11. Peterson KJ, O'Donnell CM, Eastwood DC, Szabo A, Hu KY, Ridolfi TJ, Ludwig KA, Peterson CY. Evaluation of the Rothman Index in Predicting Readmission after Colorectal Resection. Am J Med Qual. 2023 Nov 01;38(6):287-293.
12. Truong A, Hu K, Liska D, Valente M, Hull T, Steele SR, Holubar SD. Perioperative outcomes of ileorectal anastomosis - an analysis of 823 patients. Colorectal Dis. 2024 May;26(5):1004-1013.
 
Books, Chapters, and Reviews
1. Hu K and Steele SR. Emergent care of the victim of colorectal trauma. Shackleford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 9th Edition. Eds. Pryor A and Ahmad SA. Elsevier Publishing. Accepted for publication.
2. Hu K and Peterson CY. Colorectal cancer screening and women. Gastrointestinal and Liver Disorders in Women's Health: A Point-of-Care Clinical Guide. Eds. Shaker R and Beniwal-Patel P. Springer International Publishing. ISBN 978-3-030-25625-8.
3. Hu K and Neideen T. Case Study in Septic Shock Secondary to Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection. Case Studies in Surgical Critical Care Eds. Weigelt JA. Accepted for publication.