As a head and neck surgical oncologist, I am honored to help patients and their families through a difficult diagnosis and treatment. I value the longitudinal relationships with my patients as they are treated and through the several years of surveillance after treating their malignancy. It is a privilege to help patients through an incredibly challenging time.
Expertise
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Microvascular Reconstruction
Education
Undergrad: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Medical School: Rush Medical College
Residency: Oregon Health & Science University
Fellowship: Stanford University
Board Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology
Awards & Recognitions
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
- Best Clinical Research Presentation
- OHSU Department of Otolaryngology Research Day 2023
- Best Basic Science Research Presentation
- OHSU Department of Otolaryngology Research Day 2022
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- American Head and Neck Society
Research Summary
I am interested in studying improvement in quality measures and access to head and neck oncologic and endocrine surgery. Additionally, I am interested in preoperative interventions to improve microvascular reconstruction.
Publications
Kraimer, K., Krane, N. Intraoperative tissue expansion for scalp reconstruction. FPSAM Video Journal, 2024. 2:1, 1-2.
Kraimer, K.; Geltzeiler, M. Skull Base Reconstruction by Subsite after Sinonasal Malignancy Resection. Cancers. 2024, 16, 242.
Kraimer, K., Scott, B., Farrel, N., Geltzeiler, M., Smith, T., and Detwiller, K. Postoperative pain management following coblation of sinonasal hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasias. Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, 2023;0(0). doi:10.1177/00034894231182212.
Banik, G.L., Shindo, M.L., Kraimer, K., Manzione, K.L., Reddy, A., Kazahaya, K., Bauer, A.J., Rastatter, J.C., Zafereo, M.E., Waguespack, S.G., Chelius, D.C., Quintanilla-Dieck, L. Prevalence and Risk Factors for Multifocality in Pediatric Thyroid Cancer. JAMA Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2021. 147(12):1100-1106. Doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2021.3077
Banik, G., Kraimer K., Shindo, M. Opioid Prescribing in Patients Undergoing Neck Dissections With Short Hospitalizations. Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, 2021. 64(4):792-798.
