Keith F. Fournier, M.D.
Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2000 | Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH, USA, MD, Doctor of Medicine |
| 1993 | University of New England, Biddeford, ME, USA, BS, Medical Biology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgical Oncology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2009 - 2016
Institutional Committee Activities
Co-Chair, Gastric Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Conference, 2011 - Present
Member, Clinical Effectiveness Subcommittee, 2011 - Present
Alternate Member - Surgical Oncology, Credentials Committee of the Medical Staff, 2011 - Present
Representative, Faculty Senate-Department of Surgery Oncology, 2010 - Present
Member, Medical Student Education Committee, 2010 - Present
Co-Chair, Peritoneal Malignancy Multi-Disciplinary Conference, 2010 - Present
Member/Mento, Fellows Education Committee, 2010 - Present
Member, Surgical Oncology Fellow Education Committee, 2009 - Present
Member, Resident Education Committee, 2009 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2014 | Outstanding Clinical Teaching Faculty Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Surgical Oncology Fellows |
| 2012 | Outstanding Clinical Teaching Faculty Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Surgical Oncology Fellows |
| 2011 - 2012 | Patient Choice Award, www.Vitals.com |
| 2010 | Outstanding Clinical Teaching Faculty Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Surgical Oncology Fellows |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Dineen SP, Robinson KA, Roland CL, Beaty KA, Rafeeq S, Mansfield PF, Royal RE, Fournier KF. Feeding tube placement during cytoreductive surgery and heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy does not improve postoperative nutrition and is associated with longer length of stay and higher readmission rates. J Surg Res 200(1):158-63, 2016. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26342838.
- Badgwell B, Ajani J, Blum M, Ho L, Fournier K, Chiang YJ, Matamoros A, Das P, Mansfield P. Postoperative Morbidity and Mortality Rates are Not Increased for Patients with Gastric and Gastroesophageal Cancer Who Undergo Preoperative Chemoradiation Therapy. Ann Surg Oncol 23(1):156-62, 2016. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26059652.
- Day RW, Badgwell BD, Fournier KF, Mansfield PF, Aloia TA. Defining the Impact of Surgical Approach on Perioperative Outcomes for Patients with Gastric Cardia Malignancy. J Gastrointest Surg 20(1):146-53; discussion 153, 2016. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26416411.
- Choe JH, Overman MJ, Fournier KF, Royal RE, Ohinata A, Rafeeq S, Beaty K, Phillips JK, Wolff RA, Mansfield PF, Eng C. Improved Survival with Anti-VEGF Therapy in the Treatment of Unresectable Appendiceal Epithelial Neoplasms. Ann Surg Oncol 22(8):2578-84, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25582740.
- Badgwell B, Blum M, Estrella J, Chiang YJ, Das P, Matamoros A, Fournier K, Mansfield P, Ajani J. Predictors of Survival in Patients with Resectable Gastric Cancer Treated with Preoperative Chemoradiation Therapy and Gastrectomy. J Am Coll Surg 221(1):83-90, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26002780.
- Badgwell B, Roy-Chowdhuri S, Chiang YJ, Matamoros A, Blum M, Fournier K, Mansfield P, Ajani J. Long-term survival in patients with metastatic gastric and gastroesophageal cancer treated with surgery. J Surg Oncol 111(7):875-81, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25872485.
- Zitomersky NL, Atkinson BJ, Fournier K, Mitchell PD, Stern JB, Butler MC, Ashworth L, Hauenstein S, Heiner L, Chuang E, Singh S, Bousvaros A. Antibodies to infliximab are associated with lower infliximab levels and increased likelihood of surgery in pediatric IBD. Inflamm Bowel Dis 21(2):307-14, 2015. PMID: 25569737.
- Hsu C, Rashid A, Xing Y, Chiang YJ, Chagpar RB, Fournier KF, Chang GJ, You YN, Feig BW, Cormier JN. Varying malignant potential of appendiceal neuroendocrine tumors: importance of histologic subtype". J Surg Oncol 107(2):136-43, 2013. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22767417.
- Lieu CH, Lambert LA, Wolff RA, Eng C, Zhang N, Wen S, Rafeeq S, Taggart M, Fournier K, Royal R, Mansfield P, Overman MJ. Systemic chemotherapy and surgical cytoreduction for poorly differentiated and signet ring cell adenocarcinomas of the appendix. Ann Oncol 23(3):652-8, 2012. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21653683.
- Bartley AN, Rashid A, Fournier KF, Abraham SC. Neuroendocrine and mucinous differentiation in signet ring cell carcinoma of the stomach: Evidence for a common cell of origin in composite tumors. Hum Pathol 42(10):1420-9, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21419473.
- Raghav KP, Taggart MW, Fournier KF, Overman MJ. Is malignant dedifferentiation for mucinous appendiceal neoplasms a valid phenomenon or merely histopathologic ambiguity?. J Am Coll Surg 212(5):212(5):906, 2011. PMID: 21530846.
- Arumugam T, Ramachandran V, Fournier KF, Wang H, Marquis L, Abbruzzese JL, Gallick GE, Logsdon CD, McConkey DJ, Choi W. Epithelial to mesenchymal transition contributes to drug resistance in pancreatic cancer. Cancer Res 69(14):5820-8, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19584296.
- Shin S, Fournier K, Cole C, Laronga C.. Effect of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy on surgical residency training. American Surgeon(72 9):791-795, 2006. PMID: 16966388.
- Yang H, Zhang Y, Zhao R, Fournier K, Wu HB, Yang HY, Diaz J, Laronga C, Lee MH.. Negative cell cycle regulator 14-3-3sigma stabilizes p27 Kip 1 by inhibiting the activity of PKB/Akt. Oncogene. Oncogene(25 33):4585-94, 2006.
- Fournier K, Schiller A, Perry RR, Laronga C.. Micrometastasis in the sentinel lymph node of breast cancer does not mandate completion axillary node dissection. Annals of Surgery(859-63):859-63; discussion 863-5, 2004. PMID: 15166965.
Patient Reviews
Comments (67)
Dr. Fournier has always been a listener and a thorough explainer. He is a gentle soul who has the heart and patience of a teacher and healer. I will always treasure any meeting with him, no matter the outcome.
Excellent
Thanks
Dr. Fournier is the best doctor. This is my third anniversary on my surgery on the day I went to see him. He's amazing and I was blessed to get him as my doctor because he saved me from any other occurrences with cancer. I do appreciate him because he does take his time to...
Dr. Fournier is the best, a brilliant, caring and compassionate doctor. I feel so fortunate to be under his care.
He's absolutely awesome.
Dr. Fournier is a great provider and he cares about my health
I have been coming to MD Anderson since 2009. Karen Beatty was at my very first visit and also my last. The continuum of staff is very helpful. She always is positive and understanding. Dr. Fournier was the same and is incredibly patient in reviewing test results and...
He's my Hero,I can't imagine it being any better
Excellent in every way. This is the most "gracious" medical facility I have ever been treated in.
Dr. Fournier always takes the time to answer questions and thoroughly explain treatment options and plans. He is very caring and thinks of ways to improve patient's quality of life. I'm always grateful for his expertise and the care he has provided through the many years...
Dr. Fournier is wonderful! Everytime I've gone to see him, he explained things very well. He's very reassuring....he's a great doctor!
Went over all my labs and scans in detail. Was very kind and patient. Best doctor ever!
Provider was very knowledgeable concerning my case and made good recommendations.
Dr. Fournier is great! I have appreciated him so much over the past 10 years!!!!
Dr. Fournier was very helpful in answering all questions precisely and truthfully. He was very thorough in explaining all options for treatment and I trust him completely.
Dr Fournier has a good patient attitude. Explains the situation the good and the bad. He gave me hope for the future.
Dr Fournier is the best doctor I have or have had. I trust him with my life. He gives me total comfort that all will be taken care of to the best of his and his team's ability. He is caring, knowledgeable and understands me. I totally trust him and Karen Beaty and...
Dr Fournier is the best doctor ever. He has a wonderful team including Karen Beaty. Both Dr Fournier and Karen are knowledgeable, caring, helpful and cares about my well being. I trust them with my life!
I have been impressed with this provider since the first day I met him. Compassionate, knowledgeable, spends time with you, knows your case and history, listens and spends time to come up with options.
He is an excellent surgeon. In addition, he explains procedures and test results in a very understandable way. He spends time conversing with his patients. I highly recommend him.
I travel from Florida to see Dr. Fournier specifically and will continue to follow his recommendations. I feel he is the most knowledgable about my health concern and he is one of the nicest and compassionate clinicians I have met.
Excellent care.
Dr. Fournier and his team are absolutely the BEST in the world. I actually look forward to seeing him
I recently saw Karen Beatty and Dr. Fournier and they are exceptional. I trust my care entirely in their hands. They have helped me through my journey, through my cancer, and I look forward to seeing them in the future.
Excellent doctor who truly cares!
Professional, knowledgeable of course, detailed, proactive, easy to talk with, pleasant. I never feel rushed or leave without answers to a multitude of questions. I value him and his expertise greatly. He deserves all the accolades that come his way!
Excellent
Hi, yes. I found meeting with Dr. Fournier extremely respectful, and very informative, and I would highly recommend him to anyone else who (INAUDIBLE). He's quite empathetic, and at the same time very thorough in his explanation of next steps, and what would happen in...
My care provider is FABULOUS. The Mays CT clinic was a completely different story & was a terrible experience.
Always excellent care and genuinely compassionate!
Dr. Fornier is an excellent provider.
Yes, our experience with this hospital was absolutely great. The doctor was phenomenal. We love him. The nurses were awesome. The pediatric surgeon was awesome as well. I definitely recommend this place. 10 out of 10. They were absolutely great. Everybody we came in contact...
This provider is the best doctor I have ever been to. He concerned for me and my family, explaining all the benefits and effects of cancer, how they are treated. He made me feel exceptionally special, and I thank him from the bottom of my heart.
Dr. Fournier is an amazing doctor. His entire team listens to you and chooses to care about you as a person. Extremely impressed with the care I have received!!
Dr Fournier and staff are simply wonderful. Saved my life, literally.
He is very nice and explains everything very well and easy to understand.....
Dr. Fournier is the best physician I have ever encountered. He brilliant, patient, concerned, and compassionate. His patient is always a priority to him.
Dr Fournier is great. Always look forward to my visit with him.
Dr. Fournier and his team are amazing. Dr. Fournier spends time listening. He's authentic, and genuine, and easy to understand, and I really appreciate his care.
Dr Fournier is outstanding. Feel very fortunate to be in his care.
Outstanding provider and staff
Dr. Fournier is a savior. No matter what happens from here to end he has given his all to extend my wife's life. 7 years now. How can you put that in words? God bless M.D. Anderson.
Yes, I saw Dr. Fournier yesterday, and I liked him a lot. He was very good. He listened to my questions. He was very understanding and very knowledgeable, and I feel very comfortable with him. And I'm glad that I'm using him. I trust him and I'm very pleased with him. Bye.
14 years with Dr. Fournier. I'm grateful and trust him 100%
Dr Fournier and his team are great!
Took time to go over results of scan/lab and explain everything.
Dr. Keith and all his team is amazing. I really appreciate them. I'm so happy to have them taking care of me.
Dr. Fournier is very knowledgeable, thorough and explains things so I can understand. He is very caring and listens to what I have to say. Feel very blessed to have him in my care team. I completely trust him and that brings great comfort.
Best doctor visit I have ever had. I could not believe he gave me over an hour of his time. His nurse was wonderful. I felt like a person not a number!
CV information above last modified August 30, 2024