Kim Learned, M.D.
Department of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Kim Learned
Dr. Kim Learned is Neuroradiologist interested in Skull Base Imaging which combines knowledge in both Head & Neck and Central Nervous System advanced medical diagnostics. She has been provided expert diagnosis and innovative image-guided technique for safe and successful biopsy of challenging neck pathologies for over 10 years. Dr. Learned graduated with Summa Cum Laude Honor with double majors of Bachelor of Sciences in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Literature from University of Memphis, TN. She earned her MD degree from University of Tennessee College of Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology Residency University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston, and Neuroradiology Fellowship at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. She joined PENN faculty in 2010 and subsequently MD Anderson Diagnostic Imaging faculty in 2018. She has vast experience in administrative and leadership roles in Quality Assurance, Clinical and Educational directorships, service lines and steering committees. Dr. Learned serves in Education Committees of radiology national society ASNR, ASHNR, RSNA, Evidence-Based Medicine Committee and American College of Radiology Economics Committee on Ultrasound.
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Research Interests
Head & Neck and Skull Base MR, CT, US imaging
Multimodality Image-guided Precision Diagnostic
Post Treatment Surveillance Diagnostics
Clinical Interests
Head & Neck and Skull Base advanced medical diagnostics. Innovative image-guided technique for minimally invasive and cost-effective biopsy and intervention of challenging oncologic head and neck pathologies.
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2003 | University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Memphis, TN, USA, MD, Medicine |
| 1999 | University of Memphis, College of Arts and Science, Memphis, TN, USA, BS, Biology |
| 1999 | University of Memphis, College of Arts and Science, Memphis, TN, USA, BA, Literature |
Postgraduate Training
| 2008-2010 | Clinical Fellowship, Neuroradiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA |
| 2004-2008 | Clinical Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX |
| 2003-2004 | Clinical Internship, Internal Medicine, Saint Vincent Hospital and Health Services, Indianapolis, IN |
Board Certifications
| 2010 | American Board of Radiology |
| 2008 | American Board of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Department of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - 2023
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Lee JYK, Cho SS, Zeh R, Pierce JT, Martinez-Lage M, Adappa ND, Palmer JN, Newman JG, Learned KO, White C, Kharlip J, Snyder P, Low PS, Singhal S, Grady MS. Folate receptor overexpression can be visualized in real time during pituitary adenoma endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery with near-infrared imaging. J Neurosurg 129(2):390-403, 2018. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28841122.
- Workman AD, Glicksman JT, Parasher AK, Carey RM, Brooks SG, Kennedy DW, Nabavizadeh SA, Learned KO, Palmer JN, Adappa ND. 18FDG PET/CT in Routine Surveillance of Asymptomatic Patients following Treatment of Sinonasal Neoplasms. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 157(6):1068-1074, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28809123.
- Tuan AS, Nabavizadeh SA, Pukenas B, Mohan S,Learned KO. Reversible dilatation of lumbar epidural venous plexus secondary to pelvic venous compression: mimicker of pathology. BJR Case Rep 3(1):20150287, 2017. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 30363285.
- Chen YJ, Tuan AS, Cottrill E, Nointin DC, Huang JH, Kearney J, Learned KO. Zebra lymphoepithelial cysts: mimicker of diffuse bilateral thyroid gland Colloid cysts. Neurographics, 2017.
- Lee JY, Thawani JP, Pierce J, Zeh R, Martinez-Lage M, Chanin M, Venegas O, Nims S, Learned KO, Keating J, Singhal S. Intraoperative Near-Infrared Optical Imaging Can Localize Gadolinium-Enhancing Gliomas During Surgery. Neurosurgery 79(6):856-871, 2016. PMID: 27741220.
- Schwartz JS, Brooks SG, Stubbs V, Ghosh A, Tajudeen BA, Khalili S, Palmer JN, Lee JY, Nabavizadeh SA, Learned KO, Adappa ND. Temporal patterns of 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography sinonasal uptake after treatment of sinonasal malignancy. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 6(12):1301-1307, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27383662.
- Skolnik AD, Loevner LA, Sampathu DM, Newman JG, Lee JY, Bagley LJ, Learned KO. Cranial Nerve Schwannomas: Diagnostic Imaging Approach. Radiographics 36(5):1463-77, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27541436.
- Phillips HW, Abdullah KG, Learned KO, Nayak N, McLaughlin E, Lee JY. Acute postoperative sialadenitis after retrosigmoid craniotomies. J Neurosurg Sci 60(3):403-4, 2016. PMID: 27402408.
- Khalili S, Worrall DM, Brooks S, Morris SM, Farquhar D, Newman JG, Learned KO, Ahn PH, Craig J, Kennedy DW, O'Malley BW, Palmer JN, Adappa ND. Endoscopy versus imaging: Analysis of surveillance methods in sinonasal malignancy. Head Neck 38(8):1229-33, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27142811.
- Learned KO, Lev-Toaff AS, Brake BJ, Wu RI, Langer JE, Loevner LA. US-guided Biopsy of Neck Lesions: The Head and Neck Neuroradiologist's Perspective. Radiographics 36(1):226-43, 2016. PMID: 26761538.
- Ghosh A, Hatten K, Learned KO, Rizzi MD, Lee JY, Storm PB, Palmer JN, Adappa ND. Pediatric nasoseptal flap reconstruction for suprasellar approaches. Laryngoscope 125(11):2451-6, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26016422.
- Jabehdar Maralani P, Melhem ER, Wang S, Herskovits EH, Voluck MR, Kim SJ, Learned KO, O'Rourke DM, Mohan S. Association of dynamic susceptibility contrast enhanced MR Perfusion parameters with prognosis in elderly patients with glioblastomas. Eur Radiol 25(9):2738-44, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25680731.
- Learned KO, Nasseri F, Mohan S. Imaging of the Postoperative Orbit. Neuroimaging Clin N Am 25(3):457-76, 2015. PMID: 26208420.
- Learned KO, Lee JY, Palmer JN, Newman JG, Mohan S, Loevner LA, Bagley LJ. Radiologic Evaluation for Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery Candidates. Neurographics 5(2):41-55, 2015.
- Learned KO, Maralani P, Malloy KM, Loevner LA. Skull Base Reconstruction: Demystifying Postoperative Imaging Evaluation. Neurographics 5(2):56-63, 2015.
- Guarav J, Learned KO, Mohan S, Alonso-Basanta M. Cerebral Hemodynamics and Metabolism in the Normal Post Radiation Brain. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol, 2015.
- Learned KO, Adappa ND, Lee JY, Newman JG, Palmer JN, Loevner LA. MR imaging evolution of endoscopic cranial defect reconstructions using nasoseptal flaps and their distinction from neoplasm. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 35(6):1182-9, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24457820.
- Learned KO, Mohan S, Hyder IZ, Bagley LJ, Wang S, Lee JY. Imaging features of a gelatin-thrombin matrix hemostatic agent in the intracranial surgical bed: a unique space-occupying pseudomass. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 35(4):686-90, 2014. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24184522.
- Loevner LA, Learned KO, Mohan S, O'Malley BW, Scanlon MH, Rassekh CH, Weinstein GS. Transoral robotic surgery in head and neck cancer: what radiologists need to know about the cutting edge. Radiographics 33(6):1759-79, 2013. PMID: 24108561.
- Learned KO, Adappa ND, Loevner LA, Palmer JN, Newman JG, Lee JY. MR imaging evaluation of endoscopic cranial base reconstruction with pedicled nasoseptal flap following endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery. Eur J Radiol 82(3):544-51, 2013. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 23219190.
- Learned KO, Malloy KM, Langer J, Loevner LA. Adults with palpable neck mass: Evidence-Based Neuroimaging. (Peer-Reviewed) In: Medina LS, Sanelli PC, Jarvik JG, eds. Evidence-Based Neuroimaging in Diagnosis and Treatment: Improving Patient Care Quality. Springer, 2013.
- Learned KO, Thaler ER, O'Malley BW, Grady MS, Loevner LA. Hypoglossal nerve palsy missed and misinterpreted: the hidden skull base. J Comput Assist Tomogr 36(6):718-24, 2012. PMID: 23192210.
- Learned KO, Malloy KM, Loevner LA. Myocutaneous flaps and other vascularized grafts in head and neck reconstruction for cancer treatment. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am 20(3):495-513, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22877953.
- Adappa ND, Learned KO, Palmer JN, Newman JG, Lee JY. Radiographic enhancement of the nasoseptal flap does not predict postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leaks in endoscopic skull base reconstruction. Laryngoscope 122(6):1226-34, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22566127.
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CV information above last modified August 28, 2024