Katherine Barsness
Experienced in Pectus Excavatum

Dr. Katherine Barsness

General Surgery
CHRISTUS Health
Children's Multispecialty Center La Cantera
15900 La Cantera Pkwy., Suite 19240, Suite 19240, 
San Antonio, TX 

Experienced in Pectus Excavatum
CHRISTUS Health
Children's Multispecialty Center La Cantera
15900 La Cantera Pkwy., Suite 19240, Suite 19240, 
San Antonio, TX 
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Overview

Katherine Barsness is a General Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Barsness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pectus Excavatum. Her top areas of expertise are Duodenal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Atresia of Small Intestine, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Pectus Excavatum.

Graduate Institution
Medical University Of The Americas (West Indies)
Residency
University of Colorado HSC-Aurora
Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor College Of Medicine
CHRISTUS Children's
CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills/Alamo Heights
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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El Paso Health
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Children's Multispecialty Center La Cantera
15900 La Cantera Pkwy., Suite 19240, Suite 19240, San Antonio, TX 78256
Call: 210-704-0090
Other Locations
Children's - General Surgery Clinic
333 N. Santa Rosa St., 1st Floor, Floor 1, San Antonio, TX 78207

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

Prevention of Hypergranulation Tissue After Gastrostomy Tube Placement: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Hydrocolloid Dressings
Prevention of Hypergranulation Tissue After Gastrostomy Tube Placement: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Hydrocolloid Dressings
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 08, 2018
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

40 Total Publications

Management of broncho-esophageal fistula after button battery ingestion.
Management of broncho-esophageal fistula after button battery ingestion.
Journal: Journal of surgical case reports
Published: August 25, 2021
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Duodenal Atresia
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    • Atresia of Small Intestine
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    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
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    • Esophageal Atresia
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