Karina L. Valdez, MPAS, PA-C
Surgical Hospitalist
Physician Assistant-Certified
Instructor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
Languages: English, Spanish
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Get to know Karina L. Valdez, MPAS, PA-C
Personal Statement
My philosophy of care is rooted in my commitment to compassionate, patient-centered and evidenced-based health care practices. To me, effective health care is a collaborative effort between provider, patient and their families.
I believe in treating individuals with respect, recognizing their unique values and cultural backgrounds. I also believe in the importance of educating my patients and their families so they have a thorough understanding of the conditions, treatment options and potential outcomes. I feel this ultimately helps them achieve their health care goals.
Board Certification/Designations
Karina has earned a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, The American Board of Wound Management.
Publications
Chumpitazi CE, Rees CA, Camp EA, Henkel EB, Valdez KL, Chumpitazi BP. Diagnostic approach to constipation impacts pediatric emergency department disposition. American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2017 Oct; 35(10):1490-1493.
Chumpitazi CE, Rees CA, Camp EA, Valdez KL, Choi B, Chumpitazi BP, Pereira F. Factors influencing drainage setting and cost for cutaneous abscesses among pediatric patients. American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2017 Feb;35(2):326-328.
Chumpitazi CE, Henkel EB, Valdez KL, Chumpitazi BP. Soap Suds Enema are Efficacious and Safe for Treating Fecal Impaction in Children with Abdominal Pain. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 2016;63(1):15-18.
Chumpitazi CE, Bendure EO, Valdez K. Evaluation and treatment of children with abdominal pain and constipation in the emergency department. Gastroenterology, 2013;144(5):S607.
Chumpitazi C.E., Valdez KL, Chumpitazi BP, Pereira F. Management of Cutaneous Abscesses Presenting to the Emergency Department: Factors Influencing Drainage Setting and Economic. Annals of Emergency Medicine, Vol. 60 issue 4, 2012. p. S4.
Education
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Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
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| American Academy of Physician Assistants | Member |
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Diagnostic approach to constipation impacts pediatric emergency department disposition. Chumpitazi CE, Rees CA, Camp EA, Henkel EB, Valdez KL, Chumpitazi BP. Am J Emerg Med 2017 Oct; 35(10):1490-1493.
Factors influencing drainage setting and cost for cutaneous abscesses among pediatric patients. Chumpitazi CE, Rees CA, Camp EA, Valdez KL, Choi B, Chumpitazi BP, Pereira F. Am J Emerg Med 2017 Feb;35(2):326-328.
Soap Suds Enema are Efficacious and Safe for Treating Fecal Impaction in Children with Abdominal Pain. Chumpitazi CE, Henkel EB, Valdez KL, Chumpitazi BP. Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition 2016;63(1):15-18.
Evaluation and treatment of children with abdominal pain and constipation in the emergency department. Chumpitazi CE, Bendure EO, Valdez K. Gastroenterology 2013;144(5):S607.
Management of Cutaneous Abscesses Presenting to the Emergency Department: Factors Influencing Drainage Setting and Economic. Chumpitazi C.E., Valdez KL, Chumpitazi BP, Pereira F. Annals of Emergency Medicine Vol. 60 issue 4, 2012. p. S4.