Karin Hardiman, MD
Colon and Rectal SurgeryGeneral Surgery
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Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
About Karin Hardiman
Biography
Karin Hardiman, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Surgery in the UAB Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery. She was recruited from the University of Michigan in 2019 where she was in academic practice for eight years. Dr. Hardiman practices at the Birmingham VA and University Hospital. Her clinical interests are in colorectal cancer, anal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and anorectal disease. She utilizes minimally invasive surgery where possible.
Dr. Hardiman’s primary research interests are in improving outcomes for colon and rectal cancer via basic and translational research. She has an NIH-funded laboratory studying treatment resistance and metastasis in colorectal cancer.
Title
Associate Vice Chair, Basic Research Program Co-Director, Future Surgeons and Scientists Investigating Oncology (FUSSION) Associate Director, Physician Scientist Development Office (PSDO) Assistant Program Director for Resident Research, General Surgery Residency Program Strange Family Endowed Professorship in Surgical Sciences Research
Faculty Appointment
Professor
Research Interests
Dr. Hardiman’s primary research interests are in improving the treatment of colon and rectal cancer via basic and translational research. She has an NIH-funded laboratory studying the role of intra-tumor genetic heterogeneity in colorectal cancer metastasis and response to therapy. She also investigates the importance of multidisciplinary cancer care and survivorship care.
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Locations
- UAB Dept of GI Surgery
- 1808 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Get Directions
- phone: 205-975-1932
- fax: 205-975-0286
- Digestive GI Surgery Clinic at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital
- 2000 6th Avenue South, Floor 1, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Get Directions
- phone: 205-975-3000
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Oregon Health and Science University, 2011
- Residency: Oregon Health Science University, 2010
- Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine, 2004
Board Certifications
- Colon and Rectal Surgery: American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2012
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2011