About Kathryn S. King, MD
As a pediatric plastic surgeon, Kathryn Sarah King, MD, specializes in hand and microvascular surgery.
Dr. King came to Phoenix Children's for the opportunity to impact children's lives by restoring hand and upper extremity function. She believes it's a blessing to watch children grow and navigate the world and considers the chance to impact their development a gift.
Dr. King has always been a problem solver. Her curiosity when problem solving, in combination with encouragement from strong women mentors led Dr. King down her path into medicine. After earning her medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. King completed her residency in plastic surgery at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. She went on to complete a hand and upper extremity fellowship with the Florida Orthopedic Institute. Dr. King is a candidate member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Dr. King has helped advance her field as an invited speaker at professional meetings and symposiums. She's published numerous articles in professional journals.
Though some patients may have the same diagnosis, Dr. King understands that patients and their families have their own stories and different needs. That's why she treats each patient as an individual with unique goals.
When she's not working, Dr. King loves spending time with her husband and two daughters. They enjoy being outside hiking, biking or creating chalk art on the driveway. They also love spending time traveling and exploring the world.
Medical School / Education
Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.
Residency
(Plastic Surgery) University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
Fellowship
(Hand & Upper Extremity) Florida Orthopedic Institute, Tampa, FL
Plastic Surgery, Subspecialty-Surgery of the Hand
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Professional Affiliations
Candidate Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Zhang A, Kuc A, Tung L, King KS, Dayicioglu D. "Expanded Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Flap for Burn Scar Reconstruction" Eplasty. 2018 Jul 13:18:ic13. eCollection 2018. PMID: 30046368
Weinstein B, King KS, Triggs W, Harrington MA, Pribaz J. "Bilobed Gracilis Flap: A Novel Alternative to Pelvic and Perineal Reconstruction" Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Jan;145(1):231-234. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000006341. PMID: 31592948
King KS, Harrington MA, Smith DJ. "Chapter 87: Upper Extremity Fasciotomy after Arterial Embolization," in "Thoracic Outlet Syndrome," Illig KA. Springer. 2013. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4471-4366-6.
Billington AR, Ogden BW, Le NK, King KS, Rotatori RM, Kim RL, Nydick J. "A 17-Year Experience in Hand and Digit Replantation at an Academic Center. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery" Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021 Oct 1;148(4):816-824. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000008314. PMID: 34398867
King KS, Wei G, Van Vliet A, Maynell K, Smith DJ. "Management of Pediatric Hand Burns and Indications for Reconstructive Surgery: A Single Center Review. American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting" January 2022. Abstract.
Rating & Reviews
This was the most smooth and stress free visit I have had with my child in I can't remember how long. It went so well that I was mad that I tried to go to other hospitals before coming here. I will recommend Phoenix Children's to everyone and continue our care here in the future.
Dr. King is the best. I know she genuinely cares about my son and our family. We greatly.. greatly appreciate her.
We have been extremely impressed with Dr. Kathryn King. She is kind, knowledgeable, and takes the time to answer all questions. She truly bonds with her patients and wants the best outcome.
We love Dr King! So knowledgeable in the medical expertise, including conditions that can affect outcome of surgery, but many drs are not knowledgeable on. Very patient kind and considerate to our daughter, especially given her age and lack of desire to participate in what she was being asked to do. The x-ray staff were equally patient with my daughter.
Catherine King was an excellent, enthusiastic, and very helpful patient and kind provider.
Everyone maintained an equal balance of professionalism and warmth. This was our first experience and a good one. It's a 3 hour drive for us but we will do it again.
Thank you
Smooth experience. Overall excellent and perfect. I am very appreciative of the timing, fast procedure done for my 6 week old. Dr. King was attentive and understanding. I'm grateful.
Our family felt heardcabd cared for the entire visit.
Good excellent.
Awesome experience for my first time visit.
Dr. King and her staff were fantastic. They treated my son very well. We are very thankful.
Dr. King and her staff are all very kind and cheerful and they spend a lot of time with the patient and explaining everything slowly and clearly and give space for the patient to ask questions. Overall, she's an amazing provider and her staff was very kind to us when we were there. Thank you.
My daughter is so grateful to doctor King and the results of her surgery
We felt extremely comfortable with the expert care and expertise exhibited by Dr. King and the entire staff at PCH. We believe we received some of the best care available to us in at least the state and possibly the country. We felt comfortable, with every step, and believe we had an excellent outcome for our son, and hope that he will regain full mobility and sensitivity of his finger, vastly improving his future quality of life. We are very grateful. The entire staff was wonderful and made our son comfortable and as calm as possible the entire time. We actively recommend this facility to all of our family and friends.
Outstanding care. Best experience possible.