Kristopher Kimmell, MD


Board-Certified Neurosurgeon | Medical Expert Witness | Consultant

Credentials

Intricate surgical procedure with surgeons using tools in a sterile operating room.

Education / Licensure

  • MD – University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
  • Neurosurgery Residency – University of Rochester Medical Center
  • BA, Letters and Classics – University of Oklahoma

Medical License in New York, Missouri, and Kansas

Professional Memberships / Affiliations

Fellow, American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Past Chair, Communications and Public Relations Subcommittee, AANS-CNS

Washington Committee

Vice Chair, Coding and Reimbursement Subcommittee, AANS-CNS Washington Committee

Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgeons
Fellow, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
North American Spine Society

Close view of surgical tools during a spinal procedure in an OR.

Publications

Dr. Kimmell has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications addressing neurosurgical outcomes, complication risk modeling, neuro-oncology, and healthcare policy.

His work has appeared in journals including:

  • Journal of Neurosurgery
  • Spine
  • World Neurosurgery
  • Pituitary
  • Journal of Neuro-Oncology

Selected Publications:

  • Kimmell KT, Walter KA. Risk factors for venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing craniotomy for neoplastic disease. J Neurooncol. 2014 Dec;120(3):567-73.
  • Kimmell KT, Weil RJ, Marko NF. Multi-modal management of acromegaly: a value perspective. Pituitary. 2015 Oct;18(5):658-65. doi: 10.1007/s11102-014-0626-1.
  • Kimmell KT, LaSota E, Weil RJ, Marko NF. Comparative effectiveness analysis of treatment options for single brain metastasis. World Neurosurg. 2015 Jun 19.
  • Kimmell KT, Algattas H, Joynt P, Schmidt T, Jahromi BS, Silberstein HJ, Vates GE. Risk modeling predicts complication rates for spinal surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2015 Jul 10.
  • Piper K, Algattas H, DeAndrea-Lazarus IA, Kimmell KT, Li YM, Walter KA, Silberstein HJ, Vates GE. Risk factors associated with venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing spine surgery. J Neurosurg Spine. 2017 Jan;26(1):90-96.
  • Algattas H, Damania D, DeAndrea-Lazarus IA, Kimmell KT, Marko NF, Walter KA, Vates GE, Jahromi BS. Systematic-review of safety and cost-effectiveness analysis: of VTE venous thromboembolism prophylaxis strategies in patients undergoing craniotomy for brain tumor. Neurosurgery 2018 Feb 1;82(2):142-154.
  • Rahmani R, Susa S, Sandwell S, Kimmell KT, Maurer PK, Silberstein HJ, Nadler JW, Walter KA. Perioperative Risk of the Sitting Position for Elective Posterior Cervical Spine Surgery: A Retrospective Case Series. Neurosurgery Open: September 2020 – Volume 1 – Issue 3
  • Schmidt T, Susa S, Pieters T, Tomlinson S, Rosenow JM, Kimmell K, Phelps JT; Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (CSNS). Workplace Violence and Neurosurgery: Insights from a Nationwide Survey. World Neurosurg. 2021 Jan;145:e252-e258.
  • Berardo L, Gerges C, Wright J, Stout A, Shah H, Papanastassiou A, Kimmell K; in affiliation with the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (CSNS). Assessment of burnout prevention and wellness programs for US-based neurosurgical faculty and residents: a systematic review of the literature. J Neurosurg. 2020 Oct 30:1-9.
  • Mohammad LM, Vidalis BM, Fatemi L, Coffman RR, Qeadan F, Kimmell KT. Use of Standardized History and Physical Examination for Neurosurgical Patients Improves Clinical Documentation and Reimbursement. World Neurosurg. 2021 Apr;148:e667-e673.
  • Agarwal N, Youngerman B, Kaakaji W, Smith G, McGregor JM, Powers CJ, Guthikonda B, Menger R, Schirmer CM, Rosenow JM, Cozzens J, Kimmell KT; Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (CSNS). Optimizing Medical Care Via Practice Guidelines and Quality Improvement Initiatives. World Neurosurg. 2021 Jul;151:375-379.
  • Pieters TA, Susa S, Agarwal N, Guthikonda B, Menger R, Schirmer C, Cozzens J, Steinmetz M, Rosenow J, Kimmell KT; Council of State Neurosurgical Societies. Credentialing, Certification, and Peer Review Essentials for the Neurosurgeon. World Neurosurg. 2021 Jul;151:364-369.
  • Lepard JR, Yaeger K, Mazzola C, Stacy J, Shuer L, Kimmell K; Counsel of State Neurosurgical Societies. Mechanisms of Peer Review and Their Potential Impact on Neurosurgeons: A Pilot Survey. World Neurosurg. 2022 Aug 13:S1878-8750.