Carlos A. Jimenez, M.D., M.S.
Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Professor, Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas Houston Health Science Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2014 | The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, US, M.S. in Clinical Research |
| 1987 | Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Santafe de Bogota, CO, MD |
Postgraduate Training
| 2007-2014 | Master of Science, Clinical Research, The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas |
| 2000-2001 | Clinical Fellowship, Interventional Pulmonology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 1998-2000 | Clinical Residency, Internal Medicine, The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas |
| 1995-1998 | Clinical Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas |
| 1990-1993 | Clinical Residency, Internal Medicine, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogota DC, Cundinamarca |
| 1989-1989 | Post Doctoral Research Fellowship, Perinatology, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2017 | American Association for Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology |
| 2002 | American Board of Critical Care Medicine |
| 2001 | American Board of Pulmonary Diseases |
| 2000 | American Board of Internal Medicine |
| 2000 | Texas Medical Board |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Clinical Research Director, Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2006 - 2009
Rotation Program Coordinator, Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2002 - 2003
Fellowship Program Director, Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2002 - 2007
Medical Director Pulmonary Function Test Laboratory, Pulmonary Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2002 - 2005
Associate Medical Director, Emergency Medicine, Hospital San Juan de Dios, Bogota DC, Cundinamarca, 1993 - 1995
Temporary Director, Emergency Medicine, Hospital San Juan de Dios, Bogota DC, Cundinamarca, 1993 - 1995
Hospital Director, Hospital Local de Tarapacá, Tarapacá, Amazonas, 1987 - 1988
Other Professional Positions
Physician, Generalist, Hospital Regional San Rafael, Leticia, Amazonas, 1987 - 1988
Intramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Medical Practice Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2025 - Present
Member, Clinical Effectiveness Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - Present
Member, Data and Safety Monitoring Board, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Member, Scientific Review Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - 2023
Member, Faculty Appeals Panel Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Member, Clinical Research Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - 2019
Associate Member, Institutional Review Board, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2012
Member, Division of Internal Medicine Research Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2009
Member, Clinical Research Impact Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2009
Member, Clinical Research Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2006 - 2012
Member, GME Review Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2002 - 2007
Member, GME Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2002 - 2007
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Scientific Presentations & Awards Committee, American College of Chest Physicians, 2010 - 2014
Editorial Activities
Member of the Editorial Board, Respiratory Medicine, 2009 - 2014
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2016. Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions. Invited. Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Update on the Management of Malignant Pleural Disease. Invited. Update on the Management of Malignant Pleural Disease. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Palliative Management of Advanced Intrathoracic Malignancy: Pleural Disease. Invited. Palliative Management of Advanced Intrathoracic Malignancy: Pleural Disease. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Palliative Management of Advanced Intrathoracic Malignancy: Pleural Disease. Invited. Palliative Management of Advanced Intrathoracic Malignancy: Pleural Disease. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Evaluation and Management of Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion. Invited. Evaluation and Management of Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion. Houston, TX, US.
- 2009. Non-OR Thoracic Procedures. Invited. Non-OR Thoracic Procedures. Houston, TX, US.
- 2009. Malignant Pleural Effusions. Invited. Malignant Pleural Effusions. Houston, TX, US.
- 2008. Malignant Pleural Effusions. Invited. Malignant Pleural Effusions. Houston, TX, US.
- 2006. Stents and Lasers. Can Pulmonary Interventions Help My Patient?. Invited. Stents and Lasers. Can Pulmonary Interventions Help My Patient?. Houston, TX, US.
- 2004. Evaluation of Pulmonary Nodules. Invited. Evaluation of Pulmonary Nodules. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2016. Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions. Invited. Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Lung Cancer Screening: Pro/Con. Invited. Lung Cancer Screening: Pro/Con. Hunt, TX, US.
- 2009. Case Presentations. Invited. Case Presentations. Hunt, TX, US.
- 2008. Malignant Pleural Effusions. Invited. Malignant Pleural Effusions. Hunt, TX, US.
- 2008. Evaluation for Lung Resection. Invited. Evaluation for Lung Resection. Hunt, TX, US.
- 2006. Controversy-endobronchial Ultrasound-pro Arguments. Invited. Controversy-endobronchial Ultrasound-pro Arguments. Hunt, TX, US.
- 2006. Controversy-autofluorescence Bronchoscopy-pro Arguments. Invited. Controversy-autofluorescence Bronchoscopy-pro Arguments. Hunt, TX, US.
- 2005. Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions. Invited. Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions. Hunt, TX, US.
- 2005. Diagnosis and Management of Early Lung Cancer. Invited. Diagnosis and Management of Early Lung Cancer. Hunt, TX, US.
- 2005. Medical Thoracoscopy. Invited. Medical Thoracoscopy. Hunt, TX, US.
- 2003. Therapeutic Pleural Procedures. Invited. Therapeutic Pleural Procedures. Houston, TX, US.
- 2003. Diagnostic Pleural Procedures. Invited. Diagnostic Pleural Procedures. Houston, TX, US.
- 2002. Preoperative Pulmonary Evaluation. Invited. Preoperative Pulmonary Evaluation. Houston, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2018. Indwelling Pleural Catheter for Benign Diseases: Is It Time?. Invited. American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology Annual Conference. Denver, CO, US.
- 2018. Self-expanding Metal Stents for Benign Airway Obstructions: Revisiting the FDA Warning. Invited. American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology Annual Conference. Denver, CO, US.
- 2013. Comparing Medical and Surgical Thoracoscopy: Equipment, Training, Facilities and Technique. Conference. American College of Chest Physicians Annual Conference. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2013. Predictors of Survival in Malignant Pleural Effusions. Invited. Pulmonary Grand Rounds. Cleveland, OH, US.
- 2008. Vandetanib with Intrapleural Catheters. A Novel Approach to Treat Symptomatic Malignant Pleural Effusions Associated with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. A Preliminary Report. Conference. 2008 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology. Chicago, IL, US.
International Presentations
- 2025. Robotic assisted bronchoscopy guided by mobile cone beam CT. Invited. Interventional bronchoscopy. Bogotá, CO.
- 2024. Mediastinal staging with EBUS TBNA: Questions and Answers. Invited. Pulmonary Medicine Grand Rounds. Bogotá, CO.
- 2019. Principles and practice of endobronchial ultrasonography. Invited. First international multidisciplinary cancer care. Amman, JO.
- 2019. Role of EBUS and bronchoscopy in the diagnosis and staging of lung cancer. Invited. Diagnostico y tratamiento del cancer de pulmon en estadio avanzado: EBUS, nuevas terapias blanco e inmunoterapia. Montevideo, UY.
- 2018. EBUS for Diagnosis and Staging of Lung Cancer. Optimization of Sample Acquisition. Invited. Simposio de oncologia toracica. Bogota, CO.
- 2017. EBUS Principles and Practice. Invited. Avances en Cancer Pulmonar y Mesotelioma. Bogota, CO.
- 2017. EBUS Technique and Indications. Invited. Avances en cancer pulmonar y mesotelioma. Bogota, CO.
- 2017. Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions. Invited. II Congreso de Residentes de Medicina Interna. Bogota, CO.
- 2017. Pleural Ultrasound. Invited. II Congreso de Residentes de Medicina Interna. Bogota, CO.
- 2017. Pleuroscopy and Indwelling Pleural Catheters. Invited. XXX Congress of the Central American and Caribbean Federation of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery. San Jose, CR.
- 2017. Bronchoscopic Staging of Lung Cancer. Invited. XXX Congress of the Central American and Caribbean Federation of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery. San Jose, CR.
- 2017. How to Organize and Equip a Bronchoscopy Suite. Invited. XXX Congress of the Central American and Caribbean Federation of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery. San Jose, CR.
- 2017. Ultrasound Guided Thoracic Interventions. Invited. XXX Congress of the Central American and Caribbean Federation of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery. San Jose, CR.
- 2017. Ultrasound for Pleural Diseases. Invited. XXX Congress of the Central American and Caribbean Federation of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery. San Jose, CR.
- 2014. Palliative Management of Malignant Central Airway Obstruction. Invited. Atencion Multidisciplinaria en Cancer. Bogota, CO.
- 2014. EBUS in Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Staging. Invited. Atención Multidisciplinaria en Cancer. Bogota, CO.
- 2013. When to Use Airway Stents in Benign and Malignant Diseases?. Invited. XV Congreso Colombiano de Neumologia - VI Congreso Colombiano de Cirugia de Torax. Medellin, CO.
- 2013. What is the Utility of Endobronchial Ultrasound in Malignant Diseases?. Invited. XV Congreso Colombiano de Neumologia - VI Congreso Colombiano de Cirugia de Torax. Medellin, CO.
- 2013. What is the Ideal Approach to Biopsy a Solitary Pulmonary Nodule: Bronchoscopy with Electromagnetic Navigation or Transthoracic Needle Aspiration?. Invited. XV Congreso Colombiano de Neumologia - VI Congreso Colombiano de Cirugia de Torax. Medellin, CO.
- 2012. Survival of Patients with Malignant Pleural Effusions. Conference. Sevilla, ES.
- 2012. EBUS-FNA in Lung Cancer. Invited. Avances en Cancer Pulmonar y Mesotelioma. Bogota, CO.
- 2012. Advances in Medical Thoracoscopy. Invited. Avances en Cancer Pulmonar y Mesotelioma. Bogota, CO.
- 2012. Update on EBUS for Diagnosis and Mediastinal Nodal Staging of Lung Cancer. Invited. XXVI Congress of the Central American and Caribbean Federation of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery. Panama City, PA.
- 2011. Endoscopic Invasive Methods in the Staging of Lung Cancer. Invited. XII International Meeting on Respiratory Endoscopy and XVII AEER National Congress. Sitges, ES.
- 2011. Workshop in EBUS Guided TBNA. Invited. XII International Meeting on Respiratory Endoscopy and XVII AEER National Congress. Sitges, ES.
- 2011. Treatment of Malignant Pleural Effusions: Scientific Evidence. Invited. XII International Meeting on Respiratory Endoscopy and XVII AEER National Congress. Sitges, ES.
- 2010. Dasatanib Associated Chylothoraces. Conference. European Respiratory Society Annual Congress. Barcelona, ES.
- 2010. Complications Related to Symptom Limited Ultrasound Guided Thoracentesis. Conference. European Respiratory Society Annual Congress. Barcelona, ES.
- 2009. Symposium on Diagnosis and Staging. Diagnostic Pleuroscopy. Conference. Symposium on Diagnosis and Staging. Diagnostic Pleuroscopy. Bogota, CO.
- 2009. Transbronchial Biopsy. Conference. Transbronchial Biopsy. Bogota, CO.
- 2009. Endobronchial Ultrasound. Conference. Endobronchial Ultrasound. Bogota, CO.
- 2009. Cryotherapy or Electrocautery?. Conference. Cryotherapy or Electrocautery?. Bogota, CO.
- 2009. Symposium on Diagnosis and Staging. Endobronchial Ultrasound. Conference. Symposium on Diagnosis and Staging. Endobronchial Ultrasound. Bogota, CO.
- 2009. Pleurodesis After Intrapleural Catheter Insertion is an Independent Factor for Overall Survival in Patients with Malignant Pleural Effusions. Conference. New Insights in Biology and Treatment of Pleural Tumors - European Respiratory Society Annual Congress. Vienna, AT.
- 2009. Inpatient Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions. Conference. Inpatient Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions. Sitges, ES.
- 2008. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Conference. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Chennai, IN.
- 2008. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Interactive Session: Palliation of Malignant Airway Obstruction. Conference. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Interactive Session: Palliation of Malignant Airway Obstruction. New Delhi, IN.
- 2008. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Practical Approach to Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy. Conference. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Practical Approach to Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy. New Delhi, IN.
- 2008. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Interactive Session: Palliation of Benign Airway Obstruction. Conference. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Interactive Session: Palliation of Benign Airway Obstruction. New Delhi, IN.
- 2008. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Interactive Session: Palliation of Malignant Airway Obstruction. Conference. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Interactive Session: Palliation of Malignant Airway Obstruction. Mumbai, IN.
- 2008. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Practical Approach to Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy. Conference. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Practical Approach to Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy. Mumbai, IN.
- 2008. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Interactive Session: Palliation of Malignant Airway Obstruction. Conference. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Interactive Session: Palliation of Malignant Airway Obstruction. Chennai, IN.
- 2008. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Conference. Introduction to Interventional Flexible Bronchoscopy. Mumbai, IN.
- 2008. Introduction to Interventional Flexbile Bronchoscopy. Practical Approach to Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy. Conference. Introduction to Interventional Flexbile Bronchoscopy. Practical Approach to Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy. Chennai, IN.
- 2007. The Ideal Bronchoscopy Suite. Conference. The Ideal Bronchoscopy Suite. Medellin, CO.
- 2007. Complications of Bronchoscopy. Conference. Complications of Bronchoscopy. Medellin, CO.
- 2007. Medical Thoracoscopy. Intrapleural Catheters. Conference. Medical Thoracoscopy. Intrapleural Catheters. Medellin, CO.
- 2007. Autofluorescence Pro. Conference. Autofluorescence Pro. Medellin, CO.
- 2007. Endobronchial Ultrasound Pro. Conference. Endobronchial Ultrasound Pro. Medellin, CO.
- 2007. Diagnostic Bronchoscopy. Techniques and Indications. Conference. Diagnostic Bronchoscopy. Techniques and Indications. Medellin, CO.
- 2007. Ultrasound for Thoracentesis. Conference. Ultrasound for Thoracentesis. Sitges, ES.
- 2007. Workshop in Ultrasound TBNA. Conference. Workshop in Ultrasound TBNA. Sitges, ES.
- 2007. Endobronchial Ultrasound. Conference. Endobronchial Ultrasound. Bogota, CO.
- 2007. Management of Malignant Airway Obstruction. Conference. Management of Malignant Airway Obstruction. Bogota, CO.
- 2006. Paramalignant Pleural Effusions. Conference. Paramalignant Pleural Effusions. Monterrey, MX.
- 2005. Diagnosis and Management of Early Lung Cancer. Conference. Diagnosis and Management of Early Lung Cancer. Shanghai, CN.
- 2005. Advances in Pulmonary Medicine for the Management of the Patient with Cancer. Conference. Advances in Pulmonary Medicine for the Management of the Patient with Cancer. Lima, PE.
- 2004. Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions. Conference. Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions. Bogota, CO.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2014 - 2017 |
| Title: | Challenging the Stem Cell Paradigm: Reprogramming Differentiated Cells with Valproic Acid to Reproduce Tumor Burden in Metastatic Breast Cancer |
| Funding Source: | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| ID: | Institutional Research Grant |
| Date: | 2012 - 2018 |
| Title: | Effectiveness of Daily vs. Three Times a Week Drainage After Placement of Intrapleural Catheters for the Palliative Management of Pleural Effusions Associated with Malignancies |
| Funding Source: | CareFusion Corp |
| Role: | PI |
| ID: | CS2011-00034306JW |
| Date: | 2011 - 2013 |
| Title: | Comparative Effectiveness of Bronchoscopic Interventions for Malignant Airway Obstruction |
| Funding Source: | MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| ID: | Institutional Research Grant Program |
| Date: | 2011 - 2013 |
| Title: | A Multicenter Bronchoscopy Registry and Quality Improvement Collaborative for Comparative Effectiveness and Safety Research |
| Funding Source: | The University of Texas Healthcare Safety & Effectiveness Grants Program |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| ID: | OGC Grant #137700 Collaborative Efforts in Clinical Programs |
| Date: | 2010 - 2012 |
| Title: | Comparative Effectiveness of Indwelling Pleural Catheters Versus Thoracoscopic Pleurodesis for Treatment of Malignant Pleural Effusions |
| Funding Source: | Institute for Cancer Care Excellence The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| ID: | 2010-0103 |
| Date: | 2007 - 2008 |
| Title: | Use of Indwelling Pleural Catheters on the Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions |
| Funding Source: | Cardinal Health Medical Products and Services |
| Role: | PI |
| Date: | 2006 - 2016 |
| Title: | Six-minute Walk Test in the Evaluation of Patients at High Risk for Complications from Lung Resection |
| Funding Source: | MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Role: | PI |
| ID: | Institutional Research Grant Progam 2006-1061 |
| Date: | 2006 - 2009 |
| Title: | Vibration Response Imaging (VRI) in Patients Who Are Candidates for Undergoing Surgical Resection Due to Lung Cancer or Other Intrathoracic Malignancy |
| Funding Source: | Deep Breeze Ltd |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | 2006-0668 |
| Date: | 2005 - 2009 |
| Title: | Treatment of Malignant Pleural Effusion with ZD6474, a Novel Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor (VEGFR) and Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor |
| Funding Source: | Department of Defense (DOD) |
| Role: | Co-PI |
| ID: | W81XWH-05-2-0027 |
| Date: | 2004 - 2006 |
| Title: | The Effects of Body Position, Body Mass Index, and Body Fat Distribution on Pulmonary Function |
| Funding Source: | American Association of Critical Care Nurses |
| Role: | Co-PI |
| ID: | LAB04-0734 |
| Date: | 2003 - 2007 |
| Title: | VITAL Vanguard Trial (PPI) Vanguard Investigations of Therapeutic Approaches to Lung Cancer |
| Funding Source: | Department of Defense (DOD) |
| Role: | Co-I |
| ID: | W81XWH-04-1-0142 |
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