Katherine Blalock Hagan
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine
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Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2018 | The McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas, US, Master of Arts - Clinical Research |
| 2005 | The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, US, Doctor of Medicine |
| 2001 | The University of Texas, Austin, Texas, US, Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry |
Postgraduate Training
| 2022-2022 | REDE to Communicate, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 2022-2023 | Leading Others, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2022-2022 | High Reliability Organization, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2021-2021 | Early Career Women Faculty Leadership Seminar, The American Association of Medical Colleges, Washington, DC |
| 2017-2020 | Service Excellence Modules, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2017-2018 | Heart of Leadership, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2016-2017 | Basic Certificate in Quality & Safety, The Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Boston, Massachusetts |
| 2014-2015 | The Texas Medical Association Leadership College, The Texas Medical Association, Austin, Texas |
| 2006-2009 | Clinical Residency, Anesthesiology, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2005-2006 | Internship, Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas |
Board Certifications
| 2010 | Anesthesiology |
| 2004 | ACLS |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2019
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Vice-Chair of Non-OR Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2023 - Present
Assistant Vice-Chair of Houston Area Locations, Department of Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2023 - Present
Assistant Clinical Director, Department of Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2022 - Present
Assistant Director of Non-OR Anesthesia, Department of Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2023
Anesthesia Section Lead, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center, Department of Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2015 - 2023
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Abstract Review Committee on Ambulatory Anesthesia, The American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2024 - Present
Abstract Review Subcommittee on Ambulatory Anesthesia, American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2022 - 2023
Committee on Surgical and Procedural Anesthesia, American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2017 - Present
Committee for Professional Development, Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, 2017 - 2023
Delegate, Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, 2016 - 2023
Young Physician Member Alternate Delegate, American Medical Association, 2015 - 2016
Physician Counseling Committee, Harris County Medical Society, 2015 - 2020
Trainee Committee, Society for Airway Management, 2013 - 2014
Partner, North Houston Anesthesiologists, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2013
Department Chair, Kingwood Medical Center, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2013
Credentialing Committee, Kingwood Medical Center, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2013
Alternate Delegate, Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, 2010 - 2016
Associate, North Houston Anesthesiologists, Houston, TX, 2009 - 2011
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Executive Committee of the Medical Staff, 2022 - Present
Chair, Sedation & Procedures Committee, 2022 - Present
Member, Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Committee, 2022 - Present
Vice-Chair, Sedation & Procedures Committee, 2019 - 2022
Dyad Member, Operational Priority: Program Assessment, 2019 - 2020
Member, Patient Experience Strategic Initiative Task Force, 2017 - 2018
Member, GME Wellness and Career Sustainability Committee, 2017 - 2020
Member, Sedation & Procedures Committee, 2017 - 2022
Committee Member, Focus on Junior Faculty, 2016 - 2020
Honors & Awards
| Neuroanesthesia Resident Award, UT Health Science Center - Houston, Department of Anesthesiology | |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Travel Award, Department of Women and Minority Faculty Inclusion | |
| Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Anesthesiologists | |
| Excellence in Safety Program, MD Anderson Cancer Center |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Roubaud MS, Hassan AM, Shin A, Mericli AF, Adelman DM, Hagan K, Popat K, Lin P, Moon B, Lewis VO. Outcomes of Targeted Muscle Reinnervation and Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces for Chronic Pain in the Oncologic Amputee Population. Journal of the American College of Surgeons None(None):None, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37278406.
- Cukierman DS, Perez M, Guerra-Londono JJ, Carlson R, Hagan K, Ghebremichael S, Hagberg C, Ge PS, Raju GS, Rhim A, Cata JP. Nasal continuous positive pressure versus simple face mask oxygenation for adult obese and obstructive sleep apnea patients undergoing colonoscopy under propofol-based general anesthesia without tracheal intubation. A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia None(None):None, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37406462.
- Paredes-Flores MA, Lasala JD, Moon T, Bhavsar S, Hagan K, Huepenbecker S, Carram NP, Ramirez MF, Maheswari K, Feng L, Cata JP. Incidence of acute kidney injury after noncardiac surgery in patients receiving intraoperative dexmedetomidine: a retrospective study. BJA Open 6(None):100136, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37588172.
- Lewis VO, Kemp A, Roubaud MJ, Ajay D, Westney OL, Smith T 3rd, Dang AQ, Hagan K, Roland CL, Penny A, Adelman D. Multidisciplinary Approach to Hemipelvectomy for Pelvic Sarcomas. JBJS Rev 10(5):None, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 37544929.
- Hagan KB, Carlson R, Arnold B, Nguyen L, Lee J, Weston B, Hernandez M, Feng L, Syed T, Hagberg CA. Safety of the LMA(R)Gastro for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. Anesth Analg 131(5):1566-1572, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33079880.
- Raju GS, Lum P, Abu-Sbeih H, Ross WA, Thirumurthi S, Miller E, Lynch P, Lee J, Bhutani MS, Shafi M, Weston B, Rashid A, Wang Y, Chang GJ, Carlson R 3rd, Hagan K, Davila M, Stroehlein J. Cap-fitted endoscopic mucosal resection of >/= 20 mm colon flat lesions followed by argon plasma coagulation results in a low adenoma recurrence rate. Endosc Int Open 8(2):E115-E121, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32010742.
- Raju G, Lum P, Ross W, Thirumurthi S, Miller E, Lynch P, Lee J, Bhutani MS, Shafi MA, Weston B, Blechacz B, Chang GJ, Hagan K, Rashid A, Davila M, Stroehlein J. Quality of endoscopy reporting at index colonoscopy significantly impacts outcome of subsequent EMR in patients with > 20 mm colon polyps. Endosc Int Open 7(3):E361-E366, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30834295.
- Grasu RM, Cata JP, Dang AQ, Tatsui CE, Rhines LD, Hagan KB, Bhavsar S, Raty SR, Arunkumar R, Potylchansky Y, Lipski I, Arnold BA, McHugh TM, Bird JE, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Hernandez M, Popat KU. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Spine Surgery program at a large cancer center: a preliminary analysis. J Neurosurg Spine 29(5):588-598, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30117797.
- Banerjee U, Hagan K, Bhavsar S, Grasu R, Dang A, McCutcheon IE, Suarez M, Gottumukkala V, Cata JP. Association between intravenous acetaminophen and reduction in intraoperative opioid consumption during transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 34(4):465-471, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30787509.
- Cata JP, Bhavsar S, Hagan KB, Arunkumar R, Shi T, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Arnold B, Popat K, Potylchansky Y, Lipski I, Raty S, Nguyen AT, McHugh TM, Feng L, Rahlfs TF. Scalp blocks for brain tumor craniotomies: A retrospective survival analysis of a propensity match cohort of patients. J Clin Neurosci 51(None):46-51, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29514747.
- Zheng L, Hagan KB, Villarreal J, Keerty V, Chen J, Cata JP. Scalp block for glioblastoma surgery is associated with lower inflammatory scores and improved survival. Minerva Anestesiol 83(11):1137-1145, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28497933.
- Cata JP, Bhavsar S, Hagan KB, Arunkumar R, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Arnold B, Popat K, Rao G, Potylchansky Y, Lipski I, Ratty S, Nguyen AT, McHugh T, Feng L, Rahlfs TF. Intraoperative serum lactate is not a predictor of survival after glioblastoma surgery. J Clin Neurosci 43(None):224-228, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28601568.
- Thirumurthi S, Raju GS, Pande M, Ruiz J, Carlson R, Hagan KB, Lee JH, Ross WA. Does deep sedation with propofol affect adenoma detection rates in average risk screening colonoscopy exams?. World J Gastrointest Endosc 9(4):177-182, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28465784.
- Cata JP, Hagan KB, Bhavsar SD, Arunkumar R, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Arnold B, Potylchansky Y, Lipski I, McHugh T, Jimenez F, Nguyen AT, Feng L, Rahlfs TF. The use of isoflurane and desflurane as inhalational agents for glioblastoma surgery. A survival analysis. J Clin Neurosci 35(None):82-87, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27765559.
- Hagan K, Bhavsar S, Arunkumar R, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Cowles C, Arnold B, Potylchansky Y, Rahlfs TF, Lipski I, Walsh C, Jimenez F, Nguyen AT, Feng L, Cata JP. Association Between Perioperative Hyperglycemia and Survival in Patients With Glioblastoma. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 29(1):21-29, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 27438798.
- Bhavsar S, Hagan K, Arunkumar R, Grasu R, Dang A, Carlson R, Cowles C, Arnold B, Rahlfs TF, Lipski I, Walsh C, Nguyen AT, Feng L, Cata J. Preoperative statin use is not associated with improvement in survival after glioblastoma surgery. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience None(None):None, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27396375.
- Tan J, Zavala A, Hagan KB, Van Meter A, Williams UU, Zhang W, Owusu-Agyemang P. Perioperative Severe Hypotension in a Patient with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type IIb and Bilateral Adrenalectomies: Time to Review the Evidence for Stress Dose Steroids. Case Rep Anesthesiol 2016(None):8153296, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27900224.
Invited Articles
- Giordano C, Hagan KB. Optimizing Care Through Collaboration and Communication. ASA Monitor, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: None.
Manuals, Teaching Aids, Other Teaching Publications
- Tan J, Bhavsar S, Hagan K, Lasala J. An Alternative Succinct Checklist? - In Response to PACU Handoff Communication. None, 2015.
Other Articles
- Cukierman DS, Paredes-Flores M, Guerra-Londono JJ, Carlson R, Hagan K, Ghebremichael S, Hagberg C, Ge PS, Raju GS, Rhim A, Cata JP Corrigendum to "Nasal continuous positive pressure versus simple face mask oxygenation for adult obese and obstructive sleep apnea patients undergoing colonoscopy under propofol-based general anesthesia without tracheal intubation: A randomized controlled trial" [Journal of Clinical Anesthesia Volume 89 (2023)]. J Clin Anesth None(None):111346, 2023. PMID: 37989650.
- Hagan KB Acceptance: A Letter to My Grieving Self. Anesthesiology 129(0003-3022):1046-1047, 2018. PMID: None.
- Hagan KB, Thirumurthi S, Gottumukkala R, Vargo J Sedation in the Endoscopy Suite. Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol 14(2):194-209, 2016. PMID: 27000038.
- Hagan KB, Bhavsar S, Raza SM, Arnold B, Arunkumar R, Dang A, Gottumukkala V, Popat K, Pratt G, Rahlfs T, Cata JP Enhanced recovery after surgery for oncological craniotomies. J Clin Neurosci 24(None):10-6, 2016. PMID: 26474504.
- Casarez VQ, Zavala AM, Owusu-Agyemang P, Hagan K Anesthetic Management of a Child with Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy. Case Rep Anesthesiol 2015:453714, 2015. PMID: 26124966.
Book Chapters
- Cata JP, Hagan KB, Bravo M. Enhanced Recovery After Neurosurgical Procedures (Craniotomies and Spine Surgery). In: Textbook of Neuroanesthesia and Neurocritical Care. None. Springer Singapore, None, 2019.
- Hagan KB, Gottumukkala V. Surgical Positioning: Physiology and Perioperative Implications. In: Anesthesiology. 3rd. McGraw Hill, None, 2017.
Letters to the Editor
- Hagan KB, Coronel E, Ge P, Hagberg C. A randomized controlled trial of the LMA(R) Gastro compared to nasal cannula for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 43: 101379, 2024.
- Hagan KB, Raju G, Carlson R, Gottumukkala V. Rethinking Sedation During Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19 Respiratory Failure. Anesth Analg 131: e125-e126, 2020.
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2021. Hemipelvectomy Complications in the OR. Invited. Morbidity & Mortality Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2020. Flourishing as a Fellow. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Getting Promoted - Moving Ahead as a Clinical Faculty Appointee. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2019. Wellness & Avoiding Burnout. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2019. Insight from CFRC Leadership and Recently Promoted Faculty. Invited. Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2019. Lessons Learned from AAMC Early and Mid-Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2018. Open Mic M&M. Invited. Morbidity & Mortality Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2018. Open Mic M&M. Invited. Morbidity & Mortality Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2017. Sedation for Endoscopy Patients with Significantly Compromised Airways. Invited. Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2014. Perioperative Corneal Abrasion/Injury in the Cancer Patient Population. Invited. Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2019. Pre-oxygenation Strategies with High Flow Nasal Cannula and Nasal Positive Airway Ventilation Systems. Invited. 2019 Annual Meeting of The Texas Society of Anesthesiologists. Bastrop, TX, US.
- 2018. Postoperative Delirium: How Much of a Problem?. Invited. 2018 Annual Meeting of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists. Bastrop, TX, US.
- 2015. Sedation in Endoscopy: Past, Present, & Future. Invited. Texas Gulf Coast Gastroenterological Society. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Difficult Airway Scenarios. Invited. 2013 Annual Meeting of the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists. Bastrop, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2024. Pre-procedural Evaluation of Patients Presenting for GI Endoscopy: Guidelines and Reality. Conference. Anesthesiology 2024. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.
- 2023. Anesthesia for Advanced Endoscopy Techniques. Conference. Anesthesiology 2023. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2023. A Randomized Controlled Trial of the LMA®Gastro™ Compared to Nasal Cannula for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography. Poster. Anesthesiology 2023. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2022. New Devices and Global Trends for Anesthesia Services in the GI Suite. Conference. Anesthesiology 2022. New Orleans, Louisiana, US.
- 2020. CMS: It's Not Just Another Joint Commission Visit? Perspectives From Academic, County and Private Practice. Conference. Anesthesiology 2020. Virtual Presentation, US.
- 2019. Controversies in the GI Suite? Two Debates. Conference. Anesthesiology 2019. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2019. Moral, Ethical, and Personal Challenges Physicians Face When Caring for Others. Conference. Burnout to Brilliance 2019. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2018. MAC is More Dangerous than GA - Reality or Myth. Conference. Anesthesiology 2018. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2018. Putting Challenges into Context with the Written Word. Conference. Burnout to Brilliance. Tucson, AZ, US.
- 2017. Native Airway vs. Endotracheal Tube for ERCP: Is No Tube a No Go????. Poster. Anesthesiology 2017. Boston, MA, US.
- 2016. Anesthesia for GI Endoscopy – High Risk Area or Risky Practice?. Conference. Anesthesiology 2016. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2016. Perioperative Hyperglycemia is Not Associated with Decreased Survival in Patients With Glioblastoma. Poster. Anesthesiology 2016. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2016. Basic and Advanced Adult Flexible Fiberoptic Workshop. Invited. Anesthesiology 2016. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2015. Dexmedetomidine Sedation for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastric Tube Placement in the Patient with a Difficult Airway. Poster. Anesthesiology 2015. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2015. Basic and Advanced Adult Flexible Fiberoptic Workshop. Invited. Anesthesiology 2015. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2015. Total Intravenous Anesthesia without an Endotracheal Tube for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography and the Incidence of Conversion to Endotracheal Intubation: A Retrospective Review. Poster. Anesthesiology 2015. Washington D.C, US.
International Presentations
- 2019. Is the Gastro LMA a feasible alternative to a native airway for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Poster. World Airway Management Meeting. Amsterdam, NL.
- 2017. Extubating the Difficult Airway. Invited. North Patagonian Conference of Anesthesiology. Bariloche, AR.
- 2016. Analgesic Adjuncts for Craniotomies. Invited. MD Anderson Cancer Center Global Academic Programs: 1st International Couse for Anesthesia in Cancer Patients. Lima, PE.
- 2015. Obesity & Airway Management. Invited. Obesity & Airway Management. Yantai, CN.
- 2014. C-MAC and the Difficult Airway. Invited. Cook. Zhengzhou, CN.
Formal Peers
- 2022. REDE to Communicate Skills Program. Houston, Texas, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Title: | LMA® GastroTM, a dual channel supraglottic airway (SGA) device, is superior to oxygenation with standard nasal cannula for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) |
| Funding Source: | Teleflex |
| Role: | PI |
| Title: | Feasibility of the LMA Gastro |
| Funding Source: | Teleflex |
| Role: | PI |
| Title: | $10,000 seed funding |
| Funding Source: | MD Anderson Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition |
| Role: | Co-PI |
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified February 17, 2025